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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
STOMP: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:30PM - Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more fill the stage with energizing beats: the inventive show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended in one electrifying rhythm.
ILUMINATE, Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8PM - Experience magic in motion as iLuminate dancers light up the stage with a fusion of dance, music, light and their mesmerizing moves.
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