Learn & Engage
Educators & Youth
Christel DeHaan Student Matinee Program
Educator Resources
Educator Discounts
The IRT is a strong supporter of those who educate our youth! As a token of our appreciation, educators receive discounted tickets. Educators can purchase $10 tickets for themselves and half-price tickets for family ($25 minimum price on tickets after the discount) to all First Performances (the first Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) of a show’s run. For all other performances, educators can receive half-price tickets ($25 minimum price on tickets after the discount) for themselves and their families.
During A Christmas Carol, educators can purchase $10 tickets for themselves and half-price tickets for family ($25 minimum price on tickets after the discount) to any November performance and can receive half-price tickets ($25 minimum price on tickets after the discount) for themselves and their families for any other performance date.
Identification is required to take advantage of these discounts. The IRT will request identification to be shown in-person when receiving your tickets at the Ticket Office.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT
Enjoy a trip to the Theatre without scheduling buses or chaperoning students! The IRT invites educators to be our guests at the heartwarming musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on September 24, 2024. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM. Teachers who register in advance get a free ticket to the show that night, swag, and snacks, as well as the opportunity to buy $10 tickets for guests. You may even be picked to be part of the show! Staff will be on hand to answer questions about our educational programming. The word to spell is “T-H-A-N-K-S”
WHO: Teachers
WHAT: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
WHEN: September 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM
COST: Free for Teachers & $10 for guests (Educator ID must be shown at time of ticket pickup)
Special Event
A Christmas Carol Holiday Traditions
Kick off the holidays with an afternoon filled with the Christmas spirit! Families not only get to enjoy the beloved IRT classic A Christmas Carol, but also a holiday snack and beverage to enjoy during the show, an artist conversation after the play, and an interactive program where everyone gets to make a Victorian style ornament to take home. No bah-humbugs here, just a Dickens of a good time!
WHO: Families & Youth
WHAT: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
WHEN: Nov. 16th | 1:30-5 PM
COST: $50 (includes ticket to the show & materials for activities)
IRT Theatre Camp
NEW THIS YEAR!
High School Workshops
For high school students with more targeted artistic goals, IRT Education offers a series of half-day and full-day workshops! Professional, highly-trained IRT teaching artists will guide young theatre makers in specialized skill sets like audition technique, drag makeup and Shakespeare. These process-based workshops offer a deeper dive, more individual attention, and a fun learning environment where students can explore their expanding theatrical interests!
“I appreciate how accommodating you are to my students with special needs. They are always SO EXCITED to visit IRT.”Ben Davis 9th Grade Center
The cast of the IRT's 2019 production of Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!". Photo by Zach Rosing.
For Youth
Theatre Camp
Bring theatre to life at the IRT! Children new to theatre can learn the basics in the introductory camps, while more advanced actors can sharpen their skills at our intermediate camps.
Youth & Scout Programming
IRT offers a wide array of special programming, volunteer opportunities, and discount tickets for youth and scouts.