The Flynn Student Matinee Series connects pre K-12 students, teachers, and schools with the performing arts. We bring performances to Vermont that invigorate curricula and introduce students to new worlds and experiences. Student matinee performances illustrate the dynamic relationship between the performing arts and the subjects explored in the classroom—history, science, literature, world cultures, and more.
Thanks to our generous donors, tickets to all student shows are available at a discounted rate of $10. A limited number of free tickets and transportation subsidies are available for schools where 50 percent or more students are eligible for free and reduced meals.
2025-2026 Study Guides will be available on August 15th
HOW TO GET STUDENT MATINEE SERIES TICKETS for pre-K-12 students
1. Select the show(s) you wish to attend and click “Request Tickets” on the show page.
2. Complete the request form for your school. You will be prompted to log in to your personal Flynn account or create a new user account during this process. We will associate your request with your school after you submit. You can request tickets for multiple shows at one time. Ticket requests will be processed in the order they are received.
3. If tickets are available for your selected show, the Flynn Box Office will email you an invoice. Payment is due 30 days from the date of this invoice or 10 days before the performance date, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. If tickets are not available for that show, you will automatically be placed on a waitlist. If you do not hear from us, you are on a waitlist.
4. All tickets are subsidized at $10. Payment can be made by credit card or check. To pay by credit card call the Box Office at 802-652-4512. If mailing a check, please indicate the show name, school name, and teacher name.
5. Once you have settled your invoice*, you will receive a confirmation email and a receipt**. Now you have Student Matinee Series tickets! You will not receive physical tickets; you will get seat assignments when you arrive for your performance.
*If you apply for financial assistance on the ticket request form, you will either receive an adjusted invoice reflecting the support, or you will be contacted by the Flynn Education team for more information.
**We will not accept changes to orders within two weeks of a show. We do not offer refunds if your total attendance changes.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Flynn’s Education team at education@flynnvt.org.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
October 15
Pre-K - 2
For a decade, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been enchanting audiences worldwide, bringing Eric Carle’s beloved classics to life. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, this acclaimed production features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show–The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Guy Mendilow Ensemble
Different Ships,
Same Boat
October 20
Grades 5 - 12
Different Ships, Same Boat is an interactive, multidisciplinary performance combining powerful spoken word, music and song to explore the multifaceted ways Americans risk, live, love and laugh. Unfolding through a series of chapters — each curating real world stories — literary performer Regie Gibson and composer/storycatcher Guy Mendilow guide audiences with podcast-like narration, at turns humorous, poignant or poetic, over an evocative musical score.
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Nobuntu
November 5
Grades Pre-K - 12
Nobuntu, the female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe, has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements.
Sunny Jain's
Wild Wild East
January 23
Grades K-12
Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings) encompasses myriad facets of Jain’s identity both as a first-generation South Asian–American and as a global musician, from his own family’s immigration story to his eclectic musical upbringing. He sources musical inspiration from the scores of Bollywood classics, Punjabi folk traditions, jazz improvisation, and rollicking psychedelic styles.
Cirque Mechanics
TILT!
February 3 & 4
GRADES Pre-K - 12
Cirque Mechanics, although inspired by modern circus, finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American ingenuity. The shows, rooted in realism, display a raw quality, rarely found in modern circus, that makes their message timeless and relevant. The stories are wrapped in circus acrobatics, mechanical wonders and a bit of clowning around.
Minty Fresh Circus
February 20
grades k - 12
Conceived by Monique Martin, Minty Fresh Circus is a US-based circus show performed by an all-Black cast, with a majority-Black creative team celebrating the healing power of Black music & movement, infused with the joy & resilience of those who traversed the transatlantic slave trade.
With an Afro-futuristic vibe and a steam-punk look, Minty Fresh Circus features movement, music, and circus arts in a time-bending journey of redemption.
Stomp
march 19
Grades k-12
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding, electrifying show.
Rennie Harris
Nuttin' but a Word
April 17
Grades 3-12
Lorenzo “Rennie” Harris is a leading ambassador for Hip-hop. Harris grew up entrenched in Hip-hop culture and was immersed in all its forms — music, dance, language. Throughout his career, he has embraced the culture and sought to honor its legacy. He believes Hip-hop and Street Dance is the purest form of movement in that it honors both its heritage from African and African American-Latino culture. His life has been devoted to bringing Hip-hop and Street dance to all people. Harris’s artistic philosophy reflects a deeper understanding of people that extends beyond racial, religious, and economic boundaries. He believes that Hip-hop, because of its cross-racial and transnational popularity, can help bridge these divisions.
Kuniko yamamoto
May 8
grades 3-6
Kuniko Yamamoto enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse. Origami Tales uses folded paper animals and faces, which come alive in folk tales. Every program encourages audience interaction and participation, with each narrative carefully selected for cultural and moral perspectives.
Vermont Public presents
But Why?
May 19
Grades K-5
But Why is a show led by you, kids! You ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small. From why flamingos stand on one leg to how circuits work to whether it’s ever okay to lie. No question is off limits, and we let your curiosity guide us!
Please note: If there is inclement weather and a Student Matinee Series show goes on as scheduled, the Flynn will issue a credit to be used within a year for schools that decide to not attend, or are closed and therefore unable to attend. You may also donate the cost of your canceled reservation to the Flynn’s student matinee subsidy fund, knowing that it will support future shows.