Education Matinees at Edmonds Center for the Arts
Bring Your Classroom to Life with Live Performance
Each year, Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is proud to welcome more than 4,500 students and educators to experience the magic of live theatre, music, dance, and science on stage. Our Education Matinee series is thoughtfully curated for Pre-K through 12th grade learners, with curriculum-aligned study guides that connect the performances to Washington State EALRs and Common Core State Standards.
Who Can Attend
Education Matinees are open to public and private school groups, homeschool families, and, when appropriate, groups from senior centers and assisted living communities.
Affordable Access for All
Tickets are $10 per student, with one free chaperone ticket provided for every 10 student tickets purchased. To support access and equity, schools with 30% or more of students on Free & Reduced-Price Meal programs and homeschool families facing financial barriers may qualify for $2 student tickets and transportation subsidies (subject to availability).
Now Accepting 2026/27 Registrations
We’re currently accepting:
– Education Matinee Ticket Request Forms
– Applications for Arts for Everyone and Aunt Bette’s Bus Fund for the 2026/27 school year.
Explore the Season
Browse the full list of 2026/27 Education Matinees below.
2026/2027 Education Matinees
Every Voice. A Story.
Sharing the rhythms, stories, and traditions that connect us.
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Showtimes: 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
Recommended for grades K-5
Sponsored by Kay Corbett
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series.
This hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander – the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL! Direction and Choreography is by Marlo Hunter.
Curriculum Connections
- Literacy: SL.1.K-5, SL.2.K-5, SL.3.K-5, SL.4.K-5, SL.5.K-5, L.1.K-5, L.2.K-5, L.3.K-5, L.4.K-5, L.5.K-5, L.6.K-5
- Music: MU:Re7.1.K–5, MU:Re9.1.K–5, MU:Cn10.1.K–5
- Theatre: TH:Re7.1.K–5, TH:Re8.1.K-5, TH:Re9.1.K–5, TH:Cn10.1.K–5
A Journey through Black Americana Music
with The Rhapsody Project
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Showtimes: 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
Recommended for grades K-12
Sponsored by Kay Corbett
Join us for an interactive Black History Month celebration as the Rhapsody Project Quintet takes students of all ages on a journey through time, exploring the rhythms, roots, stories and songs that shape Black Americana Music. Selected Schools enrolled in this matinee will have the exciting opportunity to host classroom visits, where students will prepare for their field trip and learn applied music skills on the ukulele.
Curriculum Connections
- Literacy: SL.1. K-5, SL.2. K-5, SL.3. K-5, SL.4. K-5, SL.5. K-5, L.1.K-5, L.2.K-5, L.3.K-5, L.4.K-5, L.5.K-5, L.6.K-5
- Music: MU:Re7.1.K-12, MU:Re8.1.K-12, MU:Re9.1.K-12, MU:Cn10.1.K-12, MU:Cn11.1.K-12
- History/Social Studies/ Civics & Culture: H1. K-2, K-2, H1.3-5.1,3-5, H1.6-8.1,6-8, H1.9-12.1,9-12, H2.9-12.1,9-12, SS1.K-2.1,K-2, SS1.3-5.1, 3-5, SS1.6-8.1,6-8, C4.K-2.1,K-2, C4.3-5.1,3-5
- Social Emotional: SEL:S1.B1C.K-12, SEL:S4.A.K-12, SEL:S4.B4B K-12, SEL:S4.B4C.K-12, SEL:S5.B5C.K-12
Seattle Opera Presents
Jason and the Argonauts
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Showtimes: 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
Recommended for grades 3-12
Sponsored by Rick & Charlotte Canning, Jonathan & Robyn Clapper, and Katherine Meeks
Seattle Opera presents Jason and the Argonauts, a student performance that brings to life the ancient Greek myth of Jason and his friends the Argonauts as they search for the Golden Fleece. The timeless tale takes the characters on a series of harrowing adventures that ultimately teach them about courage, triumph, and heroism. Students will experience the jaw-dropping power and range of the operatic voice and will be immersed in period costumes. Each performance features professional singers, piano accompaniment, sets, and unique interactive moments to bring students into the performance and a Q&A with the cast after the show. Selected Schools enrolled in this matinee will have the exciting opportunity to host classroom visits, where students will prepare for their field trip
Curriculum Connections
- Literacy: SL.1. K-5, SL.2. K-5, SL.3. K-5, SL.4. K-5, SL.5. K-5, L.1.K-5, L.2.K-5, L.3.K-5, L.4.K-5, L.5.K-5, L.6.K-5
- Music: MU:Re7.1.K-12, MU:Re8.1.K-12, MU:Re9.1.K-12, MU:Cn10.1.K-12, MU:Cn11.1.K-12
- Social Emotional: SEL:S1.B1C.K-12, SEL:S4.A.K-12, SEL:S4.B4B K-12, SEL:S4.B4C.K-12, SEL:S5.B5C.K-12
Gravity Catastrophe:
An Earth Day Science Show with Alex Zerbe the Zaniac!
Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Showtime: 10:00 am
Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Showtimes: 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
Recommended for grades K-12
Sponsored by Edmonds College, Doreen & Ralph Boy, Karen Magarelli, and Treasure Mackley
Get ready to laugh, gasp, and think differently about the world around you as Alex Zerbe the Zaniac brings his one-of-a-kind science magic comedy show to life, dazzling students of all ages with mind-bending optical illusions, explosive chemical reactions, and jaw-dropping physics and engineering concepts. Through the electrifying lens of Earth Day, students will discover the real-world science behind energy conservation, recycling, and repurposing in a way that is anything but ordinary, because with the Zaniac, learning feels like pure magic.
Curriculum Connections
- Science: K.PS2.1, K.PS2.2, K-5, ESS1.1,K-5, ESS2.1,1-5, ESS2.2, ESS2.3, 3-5
- Theatre: TH:Re7.1.K-12, TH:RE8.1 K-12, TH:RE9.1 K-12, TH:Pr10.1k-12, TH:Pr11.1 K-12
Bailadores de Bronce
Thursday, May 6, 2027
Showtimes: 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
Recommended for grades K-12
Sponsored by Barclay Shelton Dance Centre, Erin & Carlos Arguelles, Jon & Stacie Brown, Nicole & Matt Cox, and Steve & Leanne Shelton
Bailadores de Bronce invites students on a vibrant journey through the rich cultural heritage of Mexico! Through the power of music and dance, this Pacific Northwest ensemble brings to life the diverse traditions that have shaped Mexican identity across generations.
Students will explore the colorful world of folklórico dance as performers showcase the distinctive regional costumes worn throughout Mexico from the elegant flowing skirts of Jalisco to the intricate embroidery of Oaxaca and discover the historical meaning behind each outfit and the community it represents.
Throughout the performance, students will be introduced to traditional dances found across Mexico’s many regions, learning how these dances have evolved through history as a way to celebrate, tell stories, and preserve cultural pride. By sharing these living traditions, Bailadores de Bronce creates a bridge of understanding across cultures instilling pride in youth and inspiring audiences of all backgrounds
Curriculum Connections
- Literacy: SL.1. K-5, SL.2. K-5, SL.3. K-5, SL.4. K-5, SL.5. K-5, L.1.K-5, L.2.K-5, L.3.K-5, L.4.K-5, L.5.K-5, L.6.K-5
- Music: MU:Re7.1.K-12, MU:Re8.1.K-12, MU:Re9.1.K-12, MU:Cn10.1.K-12, MU:Cn11.1.K-12
- History/Social Studies/ Civics & Culture: H1. K-2, K-2, H1.3-5.1,3-5, H1.6-8.1,6-8, H1.9-12.1,9-12, H2.9-12.1,9-12, SS1.K-2.1,K-2, SS1.3-5.1, 3-5, SS1.6-8.1,6-8, C4.K-2.1,K-2, C4.3-5.1,3-5
- Dance: DA:RE 7.1 K-12, DA:Re8.1.K-12, DA:Cn10.1.K-12, DA:Cn11.1K-12
- Social Emotional: SEL:S1.B1C.K-12, SEL:S4.A.K-12, SEL:S4.B4B K-12, SEL:S4.B4C.K-12, SEL:S5.B5C.K-12
Apply for the chance to have an artist visit your school!
ECA is delighted to partner with artists in our matinee and mainstage season to bring arts education, workshops, and outreach opportunities directly to schools.
2026/27 Artists & Registration Info To Be Announced Soon!
Professional Development
This year, we are pleased to offer the following professional development workshops to complement the student matinee experience.
Teachers will work with artists to either prepare for their visit to the theater, or unpack what students experienced, through reflective conversations and hands on activities.
Please Stay Tuned for Registration Information Coming Soon!
Backstage Tours
ECA’s Education Department offers backstage tour field trips for students to learn about job opportunities in the arts.
For more information or to schedule a tour please contact ecastudentmatinees@ec4arts.org.
