Celebrate 27 years of high quality theatre education by becoming a school partner for our signature High School Matinee Program! Email education@everymantheatre.org for consideration for the program.
Everyman’s Signature High School Matinee Program takes students in select Baltimore City schools on a deep dive into the theatre-going experience.
The High School Matinee Program (HSMAT) has been providing Baltimore City students access to Everyman’s productions completely free or discounted pricing since 1997. Through this flagship education program, we have created deep and lasting relationships with several local high schools, and many teachers and students.
The program is provided to the same group of students throughout an entire school year, emphasizing the importance of repeat exposure to theatre. The theatre provides:
- In-school Pre-Show Workshops designed to explore unique theatrical perspectives as they relate to the upcoming production
- Interactive Play Guides
- Access to actors through talkbacks after each show when possible
- Production Artist visit the classroom for post-show visits
- Bus Transportation to and from the school
- Tickets to each production
QUESTIONS? Email education@everymantheatre.org or call 443.776.8580 today!
Current Program Partners
Partnership in the High School Matinee program provides schools with access to educational programming for and tickets to 4 shows of the current season.
- Baltimore Lab School
- Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
- Bard Early College High School
- Baltimore City College
- Reginald F. Lewis High School
- The Jemicy School
- National Academy Foundation
- Patterson High School
- Renaissance Academy
- George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
- Western High School
WHAT OUR PARTNERS ARE SAYING:
“I really think the program is valuable. Seeing words come to life is the ultimate goal of literature. Plays make this happen. It also is such a great way for students to see all of the work come together into a fantastic production. It was great to return to the theatre. The students were able to be in person and loved seeing what was taking place. They were so wonderful and it was great that they could experience it.”
Rushie M., Bard Early College High School, English and African American Studies teacher
“It makes my students feel that they are no longer other, but part of the conversation. Their thoughts and dreams matter and there is hope for a different future just by engaging in the arts. It showed a different side that you wouldn’t ordinarily see . I am so proud.”
Elizabeth S., The Excel Academy, English teacher
“The students’ excitement and awe was palpable. They were comfortable and engaged. The special environment of the matinee program: live theatre, warm reception from the staff, inclusion in the introduction to the play, and the post show conversations affected them ALL positively. on the bus ride home, they wanted to know when we were coming back.”
Marianne A., Baltimore Lab School, Drama teacher
