2021-2022 Student Matinees
See details about this year’s Student Matinees below. Download the complete brochure for additional information.
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To purchase virtual access tickets or to reserve tentative in-person tickets, call
Education Associate Caitlin Milizia at 585-420-2052 or cmilizia@gevatheatre.org.
For the holidays!
By Charles Dickens and adapted by Mark Cuddy
Virtual recorded performance viewing: December 10-24*
Recorded from the Wilson Stage
This famous tale of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge, the most despised man in London, will awaken the heart and rekindle the spirit in Geva’s critically acclaimed adaptation.
Recommended for students ages 5+
By Chelsea Marcantel
Tentative in-person student matinee performance:
February 3 at 10:30am
Virtual recorded performance viewing:
January 31-February 4* (Pending Streaming Rights)
Wilson Stage
Life lessons and face-melting solos from the joyful world of air guitar.
Recommended for 7th grade students and older
By Christina Anderson
Tentative in-person student matinee performances: March 3 and 10 at 10:30am
Virtual recorded performance viewing: March 7-18*
Wilson Stage
Echoes from the past shape this uplifting story about legacy, life and love.
Recommended for high school students
By Brian Quijada
World Premiere Co-Production with Syracuse Stage
Tentative in-person student matinee performances:
April 7 and 28 at 10:30am
Virtual recorded performance viewing:
April 11-29*
Wilson Stage
A modern musical tale of one woman’s pursuit of the American Dream.
Recommended for middle school students and older
By Lloyd Suh
A Kitchen Theatre Production
Tentative in-person student matinee performances:
April 26 and May 6 at 10:30am
Virtual recorded performance viewing:
May 2-6* (Pending Streaming Rights)
Fielding Stage
A life lived on display – the true story of America’s first female Chinese immigrant.
Recommended for middle school students and older
Virtual Performance Policies
Tickets are $8 per person for professionally recorded virtual performance access.
All educators will receive an e-Discovery Guide.
There is no capacity limit for virtual participation.
*Virtual performance viewing date ranges are approximate. A few weeks prior to the daterange, you will receive official confirmation of the exact dates for the virtual viewing period.
In-Person Performance Policies
Tickets are $20 per person for in-person performances. One free chaperone ticket is included for every 15 student tickets purchased.
All educators will receive an e-Discovery Guide.
In-person performances include a talkback immediately following the performance.
Educators will be contacted at least three weeks prior to any scheduled in-person student matinee performance to confirm performance status, COVID protocols, and available options for any live performances that, for any reason, cannot proceed as originally scheduled.
For complete details, including show themes, additional information about COVID safety, and more, download our e-brochure.
Special thanks to these generous supporters of Geva’s Education Program:
Max Adler Charitable Trust
Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust
Cornell Weinstein Family Foundation
Donald F. & Maxine B. Davison Foundation
ESL Charitable Foundation
Joan & Harold Feinbloom Supporting Foundation
at Rochester Area Community Foundation
Richard & Joan Fenton
Dr. Tomás C. Hernandez & Dr. Keith S. Reas
Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
William & Sheila Konar Foundation
Kathleen & Alfred Laitenberger
Guido & Ellen Palma Foundation
Eric & Elizabeth Rennert
Rubens Family Foundation
Joseph & Irene Skalny Charitable Trust
Fred & Floy Wilmott Foundation
