The Angelina Arts Alliance Schooltime Series offers engaging educational field trips and live theater performances for students, schools, and homeschool groups throughout East Texas. Designed for school-day learning, these daytime performances connect students with literature, history, science, culture, creativity, and the performing arts through memorable live experiences. Explore upcoming student performances and plan your next educational field trip with Angelina Arts Alliance.
ALL SEATS ONLY $1
Reservations available beginning August 10, 2026 for schools and August 24, 2026 for homeschools and co-ops.
Wind in the Willows
Based on the book by Kenneth Grahame
Suggested Grades: 3rd-6th
📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
📍 Temple Theater
⌚ 9:30 & 11:30 AM
Subject Connections: English Language Arts • Theater & Performing Arts • Social-Emotional Learning • Science & Nature Studies
Students Will Explore: Friendship, adventure, responsibility, and the consequences of our choices in this lively stage adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic.
La Maleta de Maebelle
Based on the book by Tricia Tusa
Suggested Grades: K–5th
📅 Thursday, January 14, 2027
📍 The Pines
⌚ 9:30 & 11:30 AM
Subject Connections: English Language Arts • Science & Nature Studies • Spanish / World Languages • Social Studies & Cultural Studies • Theater & Performing Arts • Social-Emotional Learning
Students Will Explore: Friendship, cultural heritage, migration, memory, and the power of letting go in this bilingual story brought to life through puppetry, Colombian music, and imaginative storytelling.
ScienceSplosion
Suggested Grades: 3rd-8th
📅 Friday, February 5, 2027
📍 The Pines
⌚ 9:30 AM (One SchoolTime Performance)
Subject Connections: Science • STEM • Critical Thinking • Math • Theater & Performing Arts
Students Will Explore: Scientific discovery comes to life through comedy, juggling, lasers, and interactive experiments as students investigate the scientific method, critical thinking, and the wonders of the world around them.
Lift Every Voice
By G. Riley Mills & Prince Roc
Suggested Grades: 6th–12th
📅 Friday, February 19, 2027
📍 The Pines
⌚ 9:30 & 11:30 AM
Subject Connections: English Language Arts • Social Studies • U.S. History • Theater & Performing Arts • Social-Emotional Learning
Students Will Explore: This powerful contemporary play encourages meaningful conversations about identity, empathy, courage, and community while inspiring students to examine history, perspective, and the importance of using their own voices.
The Adventures of Harold
and The Purple Crayon
Based on the timeless book series by Crockett Johnson
Suggested Grades: Pre-K–3rd
📅 Friday, February 26, 2027
📍 The Pines
⌚ 9:30 & 11:30 AM
Subject Connections: English Language Arts • Visual Arts • Theater & Performing Arts • Social-Emotional Learning
Students Will Explore:
A simple purple crayon becomes the gateway to limitless imagination as Harold discovers that creativity, curiosity, and confidence can transform every adventure.
Freckleface Strawberry
The Musical
Based on the books by Julianne Moore
Suggested Grades: K-5th
📅 Friday, March 19, 2027
📍 Temple Theater
⌚ 9:30 & 11:30 AM
Subject Connections: English Language Arts • Theater & Performing Arts • Social-Emotional Learning • Health
Students Will Explore:
This upbeat musical celebrates individuality, kindness, and self-confidence while encouraging students to embrace what makes each person unique.
Engineering Wonder
Suggested Grades: 3rd-8th
📅 Friday, April 9, 2027
📍 Temple Theater
⌚ 9:30 & 11:30 AM
Subject Connections: STEM • Engineering • Science • Math • Technology
Students Will Explore: Engineering becomes an exciting adventure as students discover how creativity, teamwork, and innovation help solve real-world problems through hands-on design thinking.
Policies & FAQs
Everything You Need to Know Before the Show
Who Can Attend?
Schools and homeschool groups / co-ops who have made reservations. Additional chaperones and teachers are welcome to attend any performance at the student rate of $1 if they are included in your reservation. Parents not included in the school’s reservation may purchase a $1 ticket at the box office. After all schools are seated, volunteers will usher them to available seats, though seating with their child is not guaranteed. Bus driver tickets are free.
How Do I Pay?
For Schools:
Payments are preferred in advance either by cash, check or credit card. If
prepayment is not possible, you may pay at the box office window when you
arrive. Please have your money in an envelope with the school name, grade level and amount written on the front. You are expected to pay for the number of seats you have reserved.
One Free Teacher Ticket is provided for every 25 students.
For Homeschools / Co-Ops:
Payment via cash, check, or credit card is due at time of reservation in order to guarantee your seating.
Can I Get a Refund?
Because we have saved a certain number of seats for your group at your request— and not sold them to other groups — there are no refunds or cancellations for students who do not attend. If the number of seats you have reserved drops from your original reservation, please contact the Box Office no less than 30 days in advance so we can re-invoice you and accommodate a school that is on the waiting list. Only then would you owe a lesser re-invoiced amount. If your number reduces within 30 days of the performance, then you are expected
to pay for the original invoiced amount. These performances are usually sold out
early – so please be as accurate in your reservation numbers as possible.
Accessibility for Special Needs
The Temple Theater and the Pines Theater are both accessible. Please submit special needs requests when making your reservation. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Make your reservation TODAY!
Teacher Study Guides
Study guides will be emailed to each teacher who provides their
email address. They are also available for download in the show section above.
Theater Etiquettes
- All performances will start on time! Be seated no later than 15 minutes prior to curtain time. Latecomers disrupt the performance for other audience members.
- Turn off all cell phones and electronic devices before the performance begins.
- Photographing or recording a performance is prohibited.
- All performances will start on time! Be seated no later than 15 minutes prior to curtain time. Latecomers disrupt the performance for other audience members.
Arrival & Departure
Temple Theater:
Buses should enter via College Dr. and pull to the drive-through awning. Each bus will be assigned a number, shared with the corresponding teacher. Buses will loop and park in the nearest available coned spot.
The Pines Theater:
Do not unload students at the theater entrance. Enter the alley from 2nd Street (rear of theater). Buses will be assigned numbers, then exit the alley to park at Regions Bank.
Please ensure all bus drivers are aware of the show’s runtime and have a teacher contact number if not staying for the performance.
After the Show:
All schools must remain seated until their bus number is called for safe and orderly loading.
