Logo for "Sister Act," with the title in purple and red with a lipstick instead of the letter i. The background is a stained glass window.

Student Matinees

Ford’s Theatre offers weekday student matinees and accompanying lessons plans to deepen students’ connection to and understanding of the theatre arts. Our theatrical productions spotlight the depth and breadth of the American experience and offer meaningful connections to classroom learning. Bring your students to a matinee and they will experience art that gives them a new perspective on life!

A limited number of free tickets are available to Washington D.C. area public schools, Title I schools, and schools that have 40 percent or more students eligible for FARMs. Schools located within the Capital Beltway may also qualify for free bus transportation.

If you are outside of the D.C. metro area or if your school does not qualify for free tickets, student groups of 10 or more can book tickets at a discounted rate through our group sales team at groups.fords.org. Tickets can be reserved through our Group Sales Office. 

Applications for free Sister Act student matinee tickets will open on November 20th, 2024.

All D.C. metro area educators are welcome to register for Teacher Preview Workshop for Sister Act once applications open. The Sister Act Teacher Preview will take place on March 18th, 2025.

We are still accepting applications for the Mister Lincoln Leadership Workshop! More information can be found at the bottom of this page.

Sister Act

March 28th at 12 p.m., April 4th at 12 p.m. and May 2nd at 12 p.m.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.
Accessible

Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! To escape the mob, a nightclub singer hides in a convent. While there, she helps her new sisters to discover their powerful voices while she finds her own. This uplifting, Tony-nominated musical features original music by Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors). It is directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun (Broadway: Newsies, Ford’s: Violet, The Civil War, Freedom’s Song, Shenandoah).

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Teacher Preview Workshop

Ford’s Theatre offers a free performance and workshop to Washington D.C. area teachers. Educators begin the evening with a complimentary dinner and overview of the show and workshop. You’ll engage in a dynamic workshop and learn arts-integrated approaches to bring the show’s concepts back to your classroom. To complete your experience, educators are invited to attend that evening’s performance at Ford’s Theatre. It’s a great night and you’ll be better prepared to engage your students with the show’s themes. Attendance to the workshop is mandatory for teachers who are confirmed to bring students to our matinee performances.

*Not bringing students to the show but still interested in attending the workshop? Please fill out the application form below and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Lincoln Leadership Workshop

Ford’s Theatre Education is offering a free Lincoln Leadership workshop in association with the show Mister Lincoln. A teaching artist will facilitate a 45 minute in classroom session which includes discussion questions prompting students to explore what leadership means to them, a group problem solving activity and reflection. Workshop dates can be scheduled between September 30 and December 13, 2024. Supplementary materials may be provided in addition to the production lesson plan available online.

The workshop supports the following standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-12.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6-12.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade-level topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

C3 Framework D2.Civ.9.6-8: Compare the means by which individuals and groups influence policies and decisions in various governments.

When applying for matinee tickets, please indicate which whether you would like a pre- or post show workshop and the best dates and times that work for your classroom.  Workshops may be scheduled through the end of the calendar year and are dependent on Teaching Artist availability.