Live theater is a wonderful way to introduce kids to the power of the performing arts. The wonder, the joy, the imagination… a field trip to a student matinee at the Peace Center can be a life-changing day for kids and educators.   

Our student matinees delight as well as educate, each one geared toward specific grades and whole-student development. They align with STEAM goals, offering plenty of educational opportunities for teachers and teams.  

Cirque Kalabanté

NOV 16-18, 2026
Gunter Theatre
9:45AM & 11:45AM

Full of color, costumes, and high energy, Cirque Kalabanté represents the strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. See acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids, accompanied by the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora. Welcome to the universe of Cirque Kalabanté. Prepare for an unforgettable journey! 

“A kind of daredevil circus, full of astounding leaps, rolls, and drum music”
– The Georgia Straight 

GRADES 3-8
Movement, Culture & Science

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M-PACT

JAN 12-13, 2027
Gunter Theatre
9:45AM & 11:45AM

Touring across four continents and appearing with superstar artists ranging from Boyz II Men to Natasha Bedingfield, this powerhouse a cappella ensemble has cultivated a new generation of ears hungry for the fresh, raw power of nature's "first instrument"--the human voice.

"One of the best pop-jazz vocal groups in the world" 
The San Francisco Chronicle 

GRADES 6-12
Music

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Jungle Book

JAN 19-21, 2027
Gunter Theatre
9:45AM & 11:45AM

 

Spectacular video, shadow play, and original music breathe new life into the classic Mowgli stories. Jungle Book transports you from Mowgli’s childhood with the wolves in India to today’s urban jungle. The hit show delves into themes of belonging and our relationship to the animal kingdom. 

“Jungle Book is a MUST SEE, especially for multi-generational families”
– BroadwayWorld 

GRADES 1-5
Foundations of Storytelling & Imagination

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Pilobolus' Flight

MAR 16, 2027 
Peace Concert Hall
10:00 AM

Mixing athletics, play, and modern dance, Pilobolus astounds audiences of all ages with their often comic and always impressive performances. Introduce students to the possibilities of human movement by watching Pilobolus turn dance into moving sculptures and unexpected stories of adventure.

“After bursting onto the dance scene in the 1970s with its playful and artfully athletic work, Pilobolus has endured as one of the form’s most popular companies.” 
The New York Times 

GRADES 3-8
Movement, Culture & Science

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