One of the coolest educational experiences we have here in Indianapolis is the Education Matinee series at Butler University. Performed in Clowes Memorial Hall, children have the chance to experience live theater in a fun and friendly environment. While these programs are mostly attended by children in traditional school systems, all performances are also open to homeschoolers and you may purchase tickets on your own (meaning, without having to worry about getting a group together). Tickets for these programs are $8 for students and $15 for adults (there are no free chaperones for home educators) or $11 for students/ $17 for adults for The Nutcracker. All children, regardless of age, must pay admission.

This year’s performances include:

October 26: We the People
October 27: The Ugly Duckling & the Tortoise and the Hare
November 1: Jigsaw Jones: The case of the Class Clown
November 2: Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
December 2: The Nutcracker
December 12: Frindle
January 24: Pete the Cat
January 26: Freedom Train
February 7: The Lightning Thief
February 8: Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!
February 15: Alexander, Who’s Not… Going to Move
March 15: The Grapes of Wrath
March 16: Odd Squad- Live!
April 10: Charlotte’s Web
April 11: Solve It Cyrus ant the Aftermath of Math Class
April 25: Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Other Treasured Stories
May 1: Doktor Kaboom! Look Out! Science is Coming!
May 2: The Mayhem Poets

You may register for all the performances you would like to attend at one time, using the form found here. Directions are also available on Butler’s page for how to return registration and payment.