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
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
School Show FAQ's
For Parents:
We provide a parent link for purchasing seats, which are given directly to the teacher to distribute for student safety. This link will be available for two weeks before the show date (subject to availability) and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
We don’t provide physical tickets for School Shows, if you receive a confirmation email you are good to go! If you would like to sit with your child, we recommend arriving before or at the same time as the school.
Unfortunately no, we do not allow walk-up purchases at this time.We are committed to ensuring the safety of all children attending shows at ZACH Theatre. As part of this effort, we have updated our protocols for additional security, please reach out to your child’s teacher for the parent ticket link (see above). Thank you for your understanding and support!
For Teachers:
Yes! We’ll just need to know your Title One percentage, which you can usually get from your school or administration. Our goal is to make our programs accessible to all schools, regardless of their funding status.
Our shows are designed to be as sensory-friendly as possible, with headphones and fidgets available for students who may need them. We also offer accessible seating, though availability may vary by venue. To ensure we can accommodate your needs, please let us know in advance if you require specific seating arrangements for your field trip.
Unfortunately no, we do not allow walk-up purchases at this time.We are committed to ensuring the safety of all children attending shows at ZACH Theatre. As part of this effort, we have updated our protocols for additional security, please reach out to your child’s teacher for the parent ticket link (see above). Thank you for your understanding and support!
When making a reservation, after selecting your show date and time, you’ll see a dropdown menu next to ‘Students + Adults Headcount.’ The number displayed represents the remaining available seats. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any additional seating beyond what is listed.
To ensure the safety of all children attending shows at ZACH Theatre, teachers must now request a ticket access link before the show. This link allows them to distribute tickets only to pre-approved parents. Parent tickets will be available for purchase starting two weeks before the show and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you’re paying by credit card, feel free to give us a call at 512-476-0541, ext. 2, and we’d be happy to assist you with your payment over the phone.
Attn: School Shows
1510 Toomey Rd
Austin, TX 78704