ENGAGE, INSPIRE, CONNECT.
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 them (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. They’re shorter to accommodate developing attention spans, and they align with STEAM goals, offering plenty of educational opportunities for teachers and teams. You’ll also get complimentary study guides as part of your package to boost pre- and post-learning activities.
All performances are at 9:45 & 11:45 AM, Gunter Theatre
$12 TICKETS!
“Every year, when asked about a memorable moment, my students always bring up our trips to the Peace Center. Thank you for helping to make a difference in the lives of our youth.”
MR. CALHOUN Teacher, Mauldin Middle School
RESERVE TODAY AT peacecenter.org/studentmatinees
SONS OF MYSTRO
October 14-15, 2025
Brothers Umoja and Malcolm mash up their classical violin training with the reggae of their Caribbean heritage, favorite pop hits, and original compositions. Enjoy this upbeat, super fun show that includes a live DJ and drummer.
�� Grades 3-12
EDIT Theater, Music, Dance, Social Studies, History
November 12-13, 2025
KRAAACK! KAPOW! SMASH! It’s the story of Frankenstein and his Monster told in a whole new way—comic book style, but in a live theater performance. When a young artist named Mary finds a mysterious journal belonging to a Dr. Frankenstein, the story unfolds onstage, panel by panel, mixing comic book illustrations and speech balloons with live actors.
�� 8+ (2nd & 3rd Grade)
EDIT Environmental Studies, Language Arts, Science, Social/Emotional Learning, Theater
JOURNEY TO OZ
January 15-16, 2026
Your students get whisked away into the Merry Old Land of Oz quite literally in this interactive retelling of Dorothy’s story. It’s full-on audience participation as the cast pulls in students to perform 16 roles during the show, including a few dance numbers. Everyone sings, creates sound effects, and more! Journey to Oz is an excellent show for any budding performers in your classroom.
�� Grades K-5
EDIT Language Arts, Storytelling, Theater
LETTERS ALOUD
January 29-30, 2026
Middle grades and high school years bring specific challenges to young people—big feelings, big dreams, and self-discovery. This show presents private letters performed out loud— some hilarious, some heartfelt, some thoughtprovoking—but each one offering a moment of deep connection for anyone questioning their place in the world.
�� Middle & High School
EDIT Performing & Visual Arts, Theater, Music, Dance, Social Studies, Cultural Enrichment, History, Geography
HYDE
February 25-26, 2026
It’s Jekyll & Hyde, but with a twist. PUSH Physical Theater incorporates acrobatics and athleticism into their thrilling theater performances created for high school students. Hyde explores Edward Hyde’s side of the story, questioning his need for fame, attention, and control–and what happens when he doesn’t get it.
�� High School EDIT Movement, Storytelling
“I like that it expands my learning to include the arts.”
ETHAN 8th Grade
RESERVE TODAY AT peacecenter.org/studentmatinees BRING YOUR STUDENTS TO A SHOW! $12 TICKETS!
GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES
March 4-5, 2026
Join dance-pop sensations Jay and Will Grimmz as they return to their hometown for a very special hip-hop concert. They’re known for their beats as well as spitting magical fables that weave into unforgettable rhymes. Hear some of their greatest hits like “Snow White and the Seven Shawties,” “Down with Rapunzel,” “Hansel & Gretel: Lost in the Streets,” and their featured first ‘Granny’-winning song, “Cinderella Remix”! Pay your bling, hear them sing. This show is guaranteed to give you and your students a different appreciation of the fairy tales we thought we knew.
�� Grades K-8
EDIT Music, Social/Emotional Learning, Storytelling, Theater
YELLOW BIRD CHASE
April 20-21, 2026
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!”—Theatre Weekly
�� Grades K-8
EDIT Movement, Social/Emotional Learning, Storytelling, Theater
Accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community as well as non-English speakers.
STUDENT MATINEES
Empower your students to grow, opening their imaginations, engaging, igniting, and deepening the learning process through the power of the performing arts.
