Student Matinees

In 1986 Derby Dinner began a program that combined theatre and education. The children’s theatre shows are performed weekdays for school groups and on Saturday for the public. All school shows have accompanying lesson plans to help teachers incorporate the play into the curriculum. No food or drink are served at student matinee performances.

Theatre Performances: 812-288-8281

Goals/Mission statement of organization: Our goal is to develop and nurture the creativity and appreciation of theatre within students by exposing them to a live musical theatre performance.

Teachers receive study guides/lesson plans that correlate to Common Core State Standards,  Kentucky Academic Standards,  and Indiana Academic Standards.  Plans include pre and post production activities that aid in extending the experience beyond the doors of the theatre.

ATTENTION TEACHERS! Join our Email Club to receive lesson plans via e-mail and info on special discounts and upcoming programming. Forward your request to amyers@derbydinner.com.

Children’s Theatre Student Matinees – FOR PRE-SCHOOL THRU 5TH GRADE

Price: $6.00 each with one free adult for every 10 students

Time: 9:30 A.M. Seating – 10:00 A.M. Performance

Length: 1 hour

Grades: P – 5

A FAIRYTALE CHRISTMAS: DEC 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2024 (A special 12pm Performance for Late-Start Schools is scheduled for Dec 9)

HOW I BECAME A PIRATE: LIMITED AVAILABILITY FEB 24, 25, 26, 28, MARCH 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2025 (A special 12pm Performance for Late-Start Schools is scheduled for March 4)

PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL: June 3, 4, 5, 6, 2025


Mainstage Student Matinees – FOR GRADES 6 THRU 12

Price: $6.00 each with one free adult for every 20 students

Time: 9:30 A.M. Seating 10:00 A.M. Performance

Length: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermission

Grades: 6 – 12

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL: February 27, 2025