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Field Trip Packages

Experiencing a live, theatrical performance is a unique learning opportunity for students of all ages. Contact fieldtrips@firststage.org to book your Field Trip!

Our Theater in Education Field Trip Package workshops are designed to enhance the theater-going experience, and are rooted in Wisconsin and National Common Core Standards. Contact education@firststage.org to book your Field Trip Package workshops!

2025-2026 SEASON

FIELD TRIP TICKET PRICES

As part of First Stage's Access for All program, we provide school group matinee tickets at $14 or less.* Our sliding scale, per-ticket prices are based on a school's free and reduced lunch population.

  • Homeschools, Private Schools, and Public Schools with a student population of 0%-19% free/reduced lunch: $14*
  • Public Schools with a student population of 20%-39% free/reduced lunch: $12*
  • Public Schools with a student population of 40%-59% free/reduced lunch: $10*
  • Public Schools with a student population of 60%-100% free/reduced lunch: $8*

*For DISNEY'S FROZEN, ticket prices will increase to $20, $18, $16, and $14 due to the nature of the production and the 2 hours and 30 minutes run time.

In addition, First Stage offers select preview performances that are available at $6 per ticket. For more information, please contact us at fieldtrips@firststage.org or (414) 267-2962.

Please note: With the exception of DISNEY'S FROZEN, all school performances run approximately 70 minutes with no intermission.

SCHOOL GROUP REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of 10 people is required for a school matinee reservation, with a non-refundable deposit of $50 per show.
  • School groups receive one complimentary ticket for every 20 tickets purchased. The cost of the complimentary tickets will be deducted from the total amount due.
  • Adults attending with students are limited to no more than one for every ten students in attendance.
  • Group size will be adjusted as needed until one month prior to the performance date.
  • Full payment is due no later than 30 days prior to your performance. No refunds or exchanges are available later final payment is made, and refunds are not given to students that are absent. Payment must be remitted in one single check from the school.

Contact us at (414) 267-2962 or fieldtrips@firststage.org to make your reservations.

Sensory Friendly Performances

New for the 2025-2026 Season! We are offering Sensory Friendly performances during the school day. These performances are open to all schools and classrooms but will feature lower lights and sound to accommodate those with sensory processing disorders. 

Field Trip Workshops

These two, four, or seven-session residencies provide students additional context prior to and following the performance through the exploration of the production’s themes, character traits, and story structure. The workshops include an extended talkback following the performance and are highly interactive — allowing young people the opportunity to actively engage in the story as individual learners while working collectively with their peers as they delve into crucial, and developmentally appropriate ELA and Social/Emotional Learning topics.

As part of First Stage's Access for All program, our Theater in Education programs have a range of discounts available.

  • Homeschools, Private Schools, and Public Schools with a student population of 0%-19% free/reduced lunch: Full price
  • Public Schools with a student population of 20%-39% free/reduced lunch: 20% reduction/subsidy
  • Public Schools with a student population of 40%-59% free/reduced lunch: 30% reduction/subsidy
  • Public Schools with a student population of 60%-100% free/reduced lunch: 40% reduction/subsidy

To reserve your Field Trip Package, please contact education@firststage.org or (414) 267-2978.