Peace Center Student Matinees

Everybody loves a show, especially students. The wonder, the joy, the sense of magic and imagination … a field trip to a student matinee at the Peace Center can be a life-changing day for kids (and teachers, too!).  We’re proud to continue the school tradition of introducing students to the singular experience of the performing arts. 

Our student matinees delight and 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. We're here to support your curriculum and the enrichment of your students as only the performing arts can. With your Student Matinee show, you’ll also get complimentary study guides, professional development workshops, and more.

All performances are at 9:45AM & 11:45AM in the Gunter Theatre.

Yellow Bird Chase

April 20-21, 2026
Movement, Social/Emotional Learning, Storytelling, Theater
Grades K-5

A colorful, clownish maintenance crew stumbles its way into adventure when they chase a magical yellow bird into an exciting imaginative world. … Or is it just a world of their own imaginations? Your students will love the characters’ enchanting nonsense language (think Minions) and their childlike mastery of play-pretend using everyday objects. “Utter joy from start to finish!”--TheatreWeekly

Accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community as well as non-English speakers.

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