Geva Theatre Center
Education and Outreach Programs

Our objective is to serve our community through education and outreach. Our responsibility as a resident theatre means providing opportunities, both inside and outside our facility, for all residents of the Rochester region to learn about and to experience professional theatre. Our hope is that this learning will help us to a new understanding of ourselves, as well as a new understanding of others. Our intent is to use Geva's stages as touchstones and to anchor our educational programs to them whenever possible. Each of our programs will enhance the understanding of our work on the mainstage.

Student Matinee Season
Each year thousands of students experience professional live theatre by attending morning matinees of Geva productions in our P.L.A.Y. (Performance = Literature + Art + You) series.

Geva For Teachers
We provide many resources and opportunities for educators including teacher workshops, study guides, artist school visits, and Career Day at Geva. You can also use this link to join our education mailing list.

Theatre Training
Our training programs explore theatre on many levels for students of all ages. Some programs include the Summer Academy, Enterprise Zone and Directing Fellowships. Our Alliance with SUNY Brockport enables Geva's guest artist-educators to work with undergraduates in areas of acting, directing, playwriting and technical theatre.

Tours
For a behind the scenes look at the theatre contact the Education Department at 585-232-1366 x3035. Tours are scheduled Monday-Friday between 10am and 3:30pm. For the best availability please contact us two weeks before the date you wish to tour the theatre. There is a $25 fee per tour, however the fee is negotiable for organizations or groups that prove hardship.

Sunday Salon
Held immediately after the fourth Sunday Matinee performance of every Mainstage play and the second Sunday Matinee performance of each Nextstage play, Sunday salon is an informal opportunity for audience members and actors to ask and answer questions.

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