Live performances can be an unforgettable experience that reinforce classroom learning, ignite creativity and help young people develop a lifelong enthusiasm for the arts. The School Performance Series at SOPAC complements classroom lesson plans by engaging students in entertaining and educational performing arts experiences that support the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards.
Performances often include Q&A sessions with artists along with Study Guides to help get the most fun and learning from your field trip experience.
Seating at performances is reserved by school group. When booking, please let us know of any special accommodations or wheelchair accessible requirements so we can make every effort to accommodate your group’s needs.
To book your school group reservations, please contact Linda Beard at (973) 382-1035 or education@sopacnow.org.
School Performances at SOPAC are supported in part by Howard Gilman Foundation, Orange Orphan Society, Investors Bank Foundation and George A. Ohl, Jr. Charitable Trust.
A fairytale about an enchanted rose and a clock, candlestick and teapot who can talk... can only be the spellbinding Beauty & The Beast.
An inspiring musical multimedia performance about strength, character, media and issues of identity/diversity shared through the life stories of cultural icons such as Terry Fox, Malala Yousafzai, and Muhammed Ali.
From the moment his tall, red-and-white striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met.
One of the pre-eminent shows for young people featuring world-class magic, comedy, and theatre.
Join young Mowgli as he learns those 'Laws' of the jungle with help from friends like the black panther Bagheera, and Baloo the bear. Then, cheer him on as he faces his fear and foils his nemesis, the tiger Shere Khan.
