School Field Trips
ZACH Theatre takes immense pride in providing professional theatre experiences that foster literacy and social-emotional learning. ZACH is committed to making our education-focused productions affordable, with ticket prices set at $12 or less per student. Our goal is to ensure that no student is denied access to professional theatre, as we believe it is crucial for ALL young people to have the opportunity to engage with the arts.
Tickets are $12 per student and Title 1 Discounts are available. One Teacher for every 10 students is free. Additional adults are $20 per person.
For questions about booking or pricing, please send an email to schoolshows@zachtheatre.org or give us a call at 512-476-0541 x2.
You will receive a confirmation immediately following your reservation, and an official invoice within 2 business days.
2024-25 School Shows
Holiday Heroes
A family favorite back by popular demand
Written by Shaun Wainwright-Branigan and Jerome Schoolar
Grades Pre-K+
Due to overwhelming demand, the beloved, Holiday Heroes, is back, now with even more festive fun and interactive surprises! Join Ernie and Rufus in this uproariously entertaining holiday sing-along, guaranteed to get everyone into the spirit of the season. Experience the joy of the holidays with music, laughter, and heartwarming cheer for all ages.
Runtime: 50 minutes with no intermission
Curricular connections: Social Studies (Traditions, Holidays); Theatre; Music. Social-Emotional Learning
Campfire
Theatre for the very young
Grades Pre-K+
Runtime: 30 minutes
Curricular Connections: Language Arts/Literacy (Phonics & Rhyming), Science (Animals) & Music
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Based on Mo Willems' best selling books
Script by Mo Willems and Mr Warburton
Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Based on the book by Mo Willems
Grades Pre-K+
“This play was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and was first produced at the Kennedy Center during the 2019-2020 season.”
Take flight on a hilarious adventure with Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!. When a bus driver takes an unexpected break, chaos ensues as a feisty pigeon takes the wheel! Based on the beloved “Pigeon” picture books by Mo Willems, this whimsical musical is filled with song, laughter, and plenty of feathered fun!
Runtime: 50 minutes with no intermission
Curricular connections: Language Arts, Theatre, Music, and Social Emotional Learning.
What the Constitution Means to Me
A Tony-nominated, soul-restoring play
Written by Heidi Schreck
Grades 6+
Since its premiere in 2019, this Pulitzer Prize finalist has captivated the theatrical world, revitalizing our Constitution into a living, breathing document and reimagining its impact on future generations of Americans.
Fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. Now, the Obie Award winner recalls her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women in her own family and the founding document that dictated their rights and citizenship.
Runtime: 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission