Whether visiting the theatre or inviting us into your classroom or organization, these programs connect participants with the collaborative spirit and creative energy that define TCR.
For decades, Theatre Cedar Rapids has welcomed thousands of students through its Student Matinee program, offering schools the opportunity to experience live theatre as part of a field trip or arts education outing.
Student matinees provide a powerful entry point into the performing arts, allowing student to experience storytelling, design, and performance in a professional theatre setting. Many matinee performances are paired with educational materials or post-show discussions that deepen the learning experience.
These performances often serve as a student's first encounter with live theatre, sparking curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the arts.
Contact our Education Department using the form below or reach out to our Group Sales team to learn about upcoming opportunities.
Bring your students behind the scenes at Theatre Cedar Rapids. Our school tours offer a unique opportunity for classes to explore the many elements that bring a production to life. Tours may include backstage visits, introductions to theatre technology and design, and conversations about the collaborative process behind every performance.
Tours can be customized based on grade level and classroom interests, helping students understand both the artistic and technical sides of theatre production.
Theatre Cedar Rapids brings the power of storytelling directly into the community through interactive outreach programs.
These programs may include:
- Theatre games and creative drama activities
- Interactive storytelling experiences
- Classroom visits and workshops
- Library programs and community events
- Educational tie-ins with current TCR productions
Each experience is designed to spark imagination, encourage collaboration, and introduce participants to the joy of theatrical storytelling. Many outreach programs can be brought directly to your school or organization, making theatre education accessible beyond the theatre walls.
The tools of theatre—improvisation, collaboration, listening, and creative problem-solving—are powerful skills in professional environments. Theatre Cedar Rapids offers custom workshops for businesses and organizations, using theatre-based exercises to build stronger teams and more effective communication.
Workshop topics may include:
- Improvisations for creative thinking
- Team-building and collaboration
- Communication and presentation skills
- Leadership development
Programs can be tailored to meet the goals of your organization and are designed to be engaging, practical, and energizing.
Theatre offers a wide range of career paths beyond the stage. TCR participates in career exploration opportunities that help students learn about the many professions involved in creating live performance.
These opportunities may include:
- Participation in college or career fairs
- Presentaions about theatre-related careers
- Job shadowing opportunities with theatre professionals
- Introductions to careers in design, technology, management, and arts administration
Students interested in creative industries, technical theatre, or nonprofit arts leadership gain valuable insight into the many ways theatre intersects with fields such as technology, engineering, design, education, and communications.