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The Schooltime Performance Series presents shows by some of the nation’s finest education-based touring theater and dance companies. With support from Dominion Energy, the series brings thousands of students in grades PreK-12 to the Garde for curriculum-based professional theater, cinema and arts main stage events during the school day. The Schooltime Performance Series is a part of The Garde Arts Center’s comprehensive arts education programming for children and students. In 2025, we are presenting FIVE events for local students!
Shows fill up fast! To guarantee your seats, book your tickets today by calling our Box Office at (860) 444-7373, ext. 1.
supports classroom learning in:
The Arts
topics covered:
Children’s Classics, Cinema, Comedy, Concerts, Dance, Drama, Musical, Theater
contact info
Name: Heather Flynn
Phone: 860-444-7373 x1
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Garde Arts Center
The Garde Arts Center was created in 1985 as a non-profit performing arts organization to save and reuse the historic Garde Theatre, one of the few remaining historic movie palaces in Connecticut. Built in 1926 during the golden era of motion pictures and vaudeville theatres, the recently restored Moroccan interior of the Garde Theatre, along with the new seats and state-of-the-art stage equipment, provide a very audience-friendly theatre venue in a warm and beautiful atmosphere. Today the Garde is becoming nationally recognized for its unique architecture and multi-faceted programming.
contact info
Hrs: Office: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-5PM
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Theater Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Throughout the ages, theater has been used to record history, depict religious stories, spread information and even propaganda. Theater began in 500 B.C. in Greece. Today, Broadway shows alone sell over $1 billion worth in tickets and support 85,000 jobs – everyone from the playwright, to the sound technician, to the set designer. When visiting the theater, discuss what jobs people can have at the theater and the process of producing a stage play. Ask if the show offers Q&A or behind the scene opportunities.
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FIELD TRIPS
The Schooltime Performance Series presents shows by some of the nation’s finest education-based touring theater and dance companies. With support from Dominion Energy, the series brings thousands of students in grades K-12 to the Garde for curriculum-based professional theater and arts performances during the school day. The Schooltime Performance Series is a part of The Garde Arts Center’s comprehensive arts education programming for children and students. In 2025, we are presenting FIVE events for local students!
Shows fill up fast! To guarantee your seats, book your tickets today by calling our Box Office at 860- 444-7373, ext. 1.
supports classroom learning in:
The Arts
topics covered:
Children’s Classics, Cinema, Comedy, Concerts, Dance, Drama, Musical, Theater
contact info
Name: Heather Flynn
Phone: 860-444-7373 x1
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Garde Arts Center
The Garde Arts Center was created in 1985 as a non-profit performing arts organization to save and reuse the historic Garde Theatre, one of the few remaining historic movie palaces in Connecticut. Built in 1926 during the golden era of motion pictures and vaudeville theatres, the recently restored Moroccan interior of the Garde Theatre, along with the new seats and state-of-the-art stage equipment, provide a very audience-friendly theatre venue in a warm and beautiful atmosphere. Today the Garde is becoming nationally recognized for its unique architecture and multi-faceted programming.
contact info
Hrs: Office: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-5PM
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Theater Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Throughout the ages, theater has been used to record history, depict religious stories, spread information and even propaganda. Theater began in 500 B.C. in Greece. Today, Broadway shows alone sell over $1 billion worth in tickets and support 85,000 jobs – everyone from the playwright, to the sound technician, to the set designer. When visiting the theater, discuss what jobs people can have at the theater and the process of producing a stage play. Ask if the show offers Q&A or behind the scene opportunities.
View Lesson Plan>>
FAMILY PERFORMANCES
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL | Sat, Oct 18, 2025 | 7:00 pm - Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
THE CANINE SHOW | Sun, Nov 9, 2025 | 2:00 pm - As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!
topics covered:
Children’s Classics, Comedy, Concerts, Dance, Drama, Musical, Theater
contact info
Name: Heather Flynn
Phone: 860-444-7373 x1
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Garde Arts Center
The Garde Arts Center was created in 1985 as a non-profit performing arts organization to save and reuse the historic Garde Theatre, one of the few remaining historic movie palaces in Connecticut. Built in 1926 during the golden era of motion pictures and vaudeville theatres, the recently restored Moroccan interior of the Garde Theatre, along with the new seats and state-of-the-art stage equipment, provide a very audience-friendly theatre venue in a warm and beautiful atmosphere. Today the Garde is becoming nationally recognized for its unique architecture and multi-faceted programming.
contact info
Hrs: Office: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-5PM