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As an educator, you and your students have the opportunity to enjoy many programs Asolo Rep offers. Click on the programs listed above for more information.

Access to the ArtsACCESS TO THE ARTS – Student Matinee Series

Each year, Access to the Arts brings thousands of well-prepared students and teachers to Asolo Rep to see special student matinee performances of our mainstage season. The purpose of the program is to foster a love of theatre in students from the entire Central Florida region. We select the plays from our season that support the work you are doing in the classroom and provide a comprehensive program to tie your field trip directly to your curriculum. In addition to the play, the program includes professional development teacher workshops, in-school visits by our theatre artists, and an exciting post-show discussion with the cast.

 

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• 		 All student performances begin at 10:30am in the Mertz Theatre at the Ringling Center; Seating begins at 10:00am
Snacks can be purchased at intermission or students can bring a brown bag lunch
Bus reimbursement offered (based on availability).

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• 		 Each teacher workshop attendee ($50 fee per person) receives one complementary ticket and up to 40 tickets for students and chaperones at $8 each. Additional tickets can be purchased for $12 each.
With the payment of the workshop fee, you can elect to bring your student group to one of our public performances instead of a student matinee. Ticket prices for 2pm matinees are the same as student matinees (first 40 tickets are $8 each, additional tickets $12). Tickets for 8pm evening performances are $8 each for the first 40 and $15 for additional tickets.
Tickets can be purchased for student matinees without participating in the teacher workshop for $12 each.
To reserve tickets: Contact Maclain Looper, Education Associate at 941-351-9010 ext. 3306, Maclain_Looper@asolo.org

Shows:
A Tale of Two Cities
by Charles Dickens, Music, book and lyrics by Jill Santoriello, directed by Michael Donald Edwards
This new musical recounts one of the most electrifying love stories ever written, told against the backdrop of one of the most terrifying eras in history. Let the revolution begin!
Teacher workshops: Monday, October 1 and Monday, October 8
Student matinees: Wednesday, October 17; Wednesday, October 24; Thursday, November 8; and Friday, November 16

Smash
Millionaire Socialist Sidney Trefusis leaves his bride on their wedding day fearing his passion for her will get in the way of his plans to overthrow the British government. Sidney vanishes "underground" and infiltrates Alton College, a girls' school where he hopes to fan the flames of a Socialist revolution. Love triangles, mistaken identities, Marx, Engels, pistols and the proletariat jostle for position in this riotous adaptation of Shaw's last comic novel, written in 1883.
Teacher workshops: Monday, March 10 and Monday, March 17
Student matinees: Tuesday, April 8; Friday, April 18; and Tuesday, April 29
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Shake-N-Bake Shakespeare

Back for its third year! Saturday, October 27, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the fascinating world of William Shakespeare in this exciting day of classes, investigation, and fun! Students will explore the Bard in three classes, perform in the "Shake-n-Bake Shakespeare" Showcase and receive professional feedback at a celebratory pizza feast. Open to high school student groups. Please contact Maclain Looper, Education Associate at 941-351-9010 ext. 3306, Maclain_Looper@asolo.org for more information and a registration form.
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Theatre Exploration Workshops

Witness the magical world of the theatre as you and your students step beyond the curtain and explore how it all fits together. Our education faculty will tailor an hour, a day, or an entire week of workshops to fit your schedule and interests. Workshops can take place on site at Asolo Rep, in your classroom, or a creative combination of the two! For a phone consultation, contact Maclain Looper, Education Associate at 941- 351-9010 ext. 3306, Maclain_Looper@asolo.org.


Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a musical theatre workshop for teens and adults with developmental disabilities offered in partnership with Asolo Repertory Theatre and Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities. This groundbreaking five-week intensive summer workshop teaches its 18 unique and talented participants acting, movement, music and art, culminating in joyous performances before thrilled audiences. Talented graduates of the workshop are invited to join a year-round touring company which is available for performances throughout the community. Want the Touring Company to come to you? Contact the Kaleidoscope coordinator at 941-355-8808 Ext. 258 to book a performance.


$99 Adult Pass

You can see as many plays as you want, as often as you like, throughout the Mertz Theatre season. Adults pay just $99 for their Asolo Play Pass and full-time students with a valid ID get the same deal for only $25! Simply present your Play Pass and a photo ID one hour before curtain for best available seating that day. Call the box office to purchase your Play Pass at 941-351-8000 or toll-free at 800-361-8388. Back to top