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Backstage Tour

Customized backstage tours will introduce your students to live theater in a world class venue. Go behind the scenes to see how we present touring performances and produce shows from script to stage. Explore dressing and control rooms. "Learn the ropes" and see how scenery moves on our stage. Program a cue on a computerized light board. Put your friends "in the limelight" with our follow spot. View the immense heights and mechanical marvels of a modern theater.

Running Time: 60 minutes

Recommended for Grades: 3-6

Curriculum Connections: Fine Arts   

Tickets: $6 (At least 20 students are required to book a tour)  

Educational Seminar

Educational seminars begin with an in-depth backstage tour that includes detailed technical demonstrations. Follow our technical crew and gain hands-on experience at each position. Help build a show, light it, perform in it, and record it on video or CD. Conclude with a career discussion and Q & A session. 

Running Time: 3 hours+ 

Recommended for Grades: 7 and above

Curriculum Connections: Fine Arts 

Tickets: $15 (At least 20 students are required to book a tour) 

For more information please contact Kathleen Brennan at 708.534.4046 or at kbrennan@govst.edu  

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