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Nine years ago, Rubicon Theatre Company set out to present innovative, first-rate professional theatrical productions, special events and education programs for the enrichment, entertainment, and education of the region's residents and visitors. As we celebrate our 10th season, Rubicon continues to exceed the expectations of its community, consistently producing high-quality productions of thought-provoking plays. In addition, our education programs have reached over 40,000 young people through student matinees, acting classes, young playwrights' festivals, and summer programs in musical theatre,
acting and production.

Our student matinees have been particularly successful, with last season's performances of Hamlet and The Diary of Anne Frank selling out in a matter of weeks. We expect that many of the shows offered this year will be just as popular with students and teachers. We invite you to check out our lineup of low-priced student matinees and bring your classroom
to Rubicon during our 10th Anniversary "Festival" Season.

 
 

 

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Student Matinee Ticket Costs
$10 per student
Teachers and parents (up to 1 per 10 students) may attend for free

The cost includes teacher study guides provided in advance, light intermission snacks, and
a post-show discussion at the theatre with the actors and directors.

Rubicon Theatre is an intimate venue with only 200 seats, so we encourage you to order as early as possible. We invite you to download the Order Form TODAY to reserve your seats.

Read Student Matinee Contract

Funding for Buses
We want to make it possible for every student to experience professional live theatre, so
for schools with limited funding, Rubicon may be able to help by providing assistance to underwrite your transportation costs. To see if you qualify please submit a written request
in advance for financial assistance for bus transportation via mail to: Outreach Director,
Brian McDonald at 1006 East Main St., Ste. 300, Ventura CA 93001 or fax it to
805-667-2903. Be sure to include the cost for the bus and your contact information. Once
we receive your request a Rubicon representative will contact you.

Other Date and Discount Options for Students and Teachers

Group Rates to Regular Performances
We offer a $15 rate for groups of 12 or more to specific performances. If your students are unable to attend as a group, we offer $20 student tickets (with valid ID) to all
performances. After the first two Wednesday early evening 7:00 p.m. performances of
each show, there is an enlightening post-show "talkback" with the entire audience, which
we suggest for students as an excellent opportunity to interact with the people behind the performances.

Special Teacher/Student Subscriptions
Student and teacher subscriptions are available at up to 60% off for six to eight shows
(see Subscription Packages Available). To find out more or purchase these tickets please contact our Box Office at 805.667.2900 and our staff will be able to assist you.

Should you have any other specific questions, please feel free to contact Education
Outreach Director Brian McDonald at (805) 667-2912, ext. 234.

Student Matinee Show Information

Picasso at Lapin Agile
Obie Award-Winner
Written by Steve Martin
Directed by William Keeler

Approx. Running Time:
1 hour, 45 minutes to 2 hours with a 20-30 minute post-show talkback

Themes:
Fame and its fickle quality, the Nature of Genius, the Joy of Creative Thinking, Male-Female Relationships, the Relationship between Science and Art

Content/Age Appropriateness:
Advanced 9th Graders and Older. The show is an intelligent farce; sex is a topic, but other topics (above) far outweigh it. Adult situations are hedged without vulgarity. There is mild profanity. Rakes are punished and patient monogamy is rewarded - that is what farce
means.

10:00 a.m. Student Matinees:
Friday, April 4, 2008

From the madcap mind of comedian, actor and writer Steve Martin comes an imaginary meeting between painter Pablo Picasso and scientist Albert Einstein at a bar in Paris in the early 1900s. On the verge of major breakthroughs, the two talents share a rarefied sense
of beauty and debate the nature of genius. They are then joined by a mysterious visitor
from the future. Paul Provenza returns to Rubicon's stage in a role he performed to perfection off-Broadway.

Areas of Study:
Early 20th Century History; History of Modern Art (Picasso - Blue, Rose & Cubist Periods; Henri Matisse); Astrophysics (Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity); The Nature of Creativity.

 

My Antonia*
Southern California Premiere and Part of Festival of New American Musicals
Adapted and Directed by Scott Schwartz
Based on the novel by Willa Cather
Music by Stephen Schwartz

* Part of the California Department of Education Recommended Literature List

Approx. Running Time:
2 hours, 45 minutes with a 20-30 minute post-show talkback

Themes:
Change and Transformation; The American Dream; Coming of Age; Memory and Reminiscence

Content/Age Appropriateness:
High School and up

10:00 a.m. Student Matinees:
Thursday, May 15, 2008; Thursday, May 22, 2008

This poetic drama, with musical underscoring by Academy Award-winner and Grammy
Award-winner Stephen Schwartz, follows the journey of a spirited young immigrant girl and her family as they struggle to make a living and a life on the Nebraska plains in the late 1800s. The story is told through a series of flashbacks as recalled by Antonia's childhood friend Jim Burden. My Antonia is a soulful portrait of a simple yet heroic woman,
celebrating the strength, passion and triumphant vitality of America's early pioneers.

 

To make a donation or to sponsor Rubicon's Education Outreach Programs,
please call Development Manager Mychele Dee at (805) 667-2912 ext. 237.