Student Matinees
Ford’s Theatre offers weekday student matinees and accompanying lesson 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!
Here’s the perfect way to engage your student. Explore our Lesson Plan for Come From Away here.
A limited number of free tickets are available for schools that are:
- Washington D.C. area public schools
- Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area: Title I schools or schools that has 40 percent or more students eligible for FARMs
Schools located within the Capital Beltway may also qualify for free bus transportation.
2026-2027 Season
Come From Away
Thursday, October 8th, 2026, at 11 a.m. and Friday, October 16th, 2026, at 12 p.m.
1 hour and 45 minutes | Recommended for ages 10 and up
The heart-warming true story of how a small Canadian town cared for 6,579 airline passengers stranded there on 9/11.
Applications for Student Matinee performances of Come From Away are now closed. To be notified when applications open for our next Student Matinee Performance, please sign up for our Enews for Teachers.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Friday, March 19th, 2027, at 12 p.m., Friday, April 23rd, 2027, at 12 p.m. and Wednesday, May 12th, 2027, at 11 a.m.
1 hour and 45 minutes | Recommended for ages 12 and up
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows six awkward adolescents through their daunting and hilarious championship quest.
Applications for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Student Matinee will open on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Please sign up for our Enews for Teachers to be notified when the application goes live.