Approximately 5000 students from over 100 different schools, organizations, and home school groups attend Pennsylvania Ballet dress rehearsals each year. Students are prepared for the experience through specially designed student workbooks and supplementary learning materials provided to their teachers. Registration is done through a general mailing in September and there is no charge for this program. Transportation is the responsibility of each participating school or institution.
Dates and times for this year's dress rehearsal program are:
11:11
Merriam Theater
Thursday, February 9, 1-2:30
Grades 5-12
Messiah
Academy of Music
Thursday, March 8, 1 to 2:30
Grades 6-12
Peter Pan
Academy of Music
Thursday, May 3, 1-2:30
All Grade Levels
N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz
Merriam Theater
Thursday, May 31, 1-2:30
For more information or a registration packet, contact Phil Juska, Director of Outreach and Education, 215.587.6927 or pjuska@paballet.org.