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
THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS: OCT 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2024 (A special 12pm Performance for Late-Start Schools is scheduled for Oct 17 & 22)
A FAIRYTALE CHRISTMAS: LIMITED AVAILABILITY – NOV 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 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: 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