Student Matinees
UtahPresents provides private matinees for K-12 schools. Our multi-disciplinary programs bring diverse artistic and cultural experiences to our guests, exploring and enriching the human experience through the lens of creativity and the arts. As stewards of the iconic Kingsbury Hall, we provide a valuable gathering space that encourages curiosity, enhances cultural vibrancy, and creates connections beyond the stage.
We strive to curate programming relevant to the educational purposes of school districts, including shows that may occasionally explore political themes or potentially challenging content. Because art is subjective and contextual, we encourage all our patrons, including school districts, schools, teachers, and parents, to be proactive in researching our shows to make sure they meet the educational, social, and unique needs of your students. We welcome all feedback about your experience with us at UtahPresents.
The 24-25 season includes six different matinees, ranging from the musical and dance stylings of Paula Fuga and Rubberband to the genre-defying contemporary circus performance of Circa's Duckpond. For more information, please review the shows below. Study guides are provided for all shows.
Registration is now open. Register for individual matinees by clicking the plus sign below and then clicking the Register Now button.
To register for multiple matinees, you can use this form. However, please review the information and age criteria under each show below.
Do you work with a Title-1 School or is your school district in need of financial assistance for the field trip or transportation? Click here to view the guidelines for financial assistance, then contact the Community Engagement Manager Melissa Salguero at Melissa.Salguero@utah.edu.
Friday, September 13 • 11:00am • Kingsbury Hall
A poet at heart and an accomplished ukulele player, Paula Fuga has intertwined her passions into award-winning songwriting. Since the release of her EP Misery’s End, with guest appearances by Ziggy Marley and Jack Johnson, she has performed at Madison Square Garden, The Sydney Opera House, and is a three-time guest artist at The White House.
Target grades: K - 12th
Cost: $4 per person
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Thursday, October 24 • 11:00am • Kingsbury Hall
This contemporary reimagining of the classic Swan Lake, by acclaimed Australian circus company Circa, is full of humor, fun, aerials, and acrobatics. It is a tale of identity and self-discovery that never fails to be heartwarming, funny, and extremely entertaining.
Target grades: 3rd - 12th
Cost: $4 per person
This is a high interest show – please reserve your spot asap as there are only a few spots left.
Tuesday, February 11 • 1:00pm - 5 seats remaining
Wednesday, February 12 • 12:00pm - 16 seats remaining
Thursday, February 13 • 11:00am - SOLD OUT
Friday, February 14 • 10:00am - 8 seats remaining
Kingsbury Hall
After leading the University of Utah men’s basketball team to the 1944 NCAA Championship, point guard Wat “Kilo Wat” Misaka was drafted into the U.S. Army and assigned to interview survivors of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. After the war, he was drafted by the New York Knicks, breaking the color barrier in professional basketball. KILO WAT explores what it means to make history within history.
By Aaron Asano Swenson, performed by Bryan Kido, directed by Jerry Rapier.
Target grades: 7th - 12th
Cost: Free
This is a high interest show – please reserve your spot asap as there are only a few spots left. See above for availability by day.
Chicago-based Hubbard Street Dance has been setting new standards for contemporary dance for almost fifty years. Approaching dance with the intention to “reinvigorate the human spirit,” they bring a burning energy to their numerous performances, including their global tours.
Target grades: 3rd - 12th
Cost: $4 per person
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Performed by Youth Theatre at the U
Thursday, March 20 & Friday, March 21 • 11:00am • Kingsbury Hall
This is a high interest show – please reserve your spot asap as there are only a few spots left.
Charting Neverland unveils a new chapter in the saga of a place where magic knows no bounds. Through the eyes of Alex and a band of spirited characters, discover a Neverland where every shadow tells a story and every light holds a secret. This enchanting continuation of Peter Pan’s legacy blends daring adventures with heartfelt moments, exploring themes of loss, discovery, and the eternal wonder of youth. Join us for a musical voyage that celebrates the unseen wonders of Neverland and the young at heart who dare to explore them.
Target grades: K - 12th
Cost: $4 per person