Hop on the bus and join us at bergenPAC for an unforgettable field trip! Our School Time series features a variety of performances tailored to different age groups, offering many students their first taste of a professional theater experience. These shows are designed to enrich major subjects like science, history, cultural studies and social emotional learning.

Tickets are just $15 per student, and FREE for teachers and chaperons, allowing it to be an affordable and fun experience for all!

Check out the lineup hitting our stage this 2024/2025 school year below! 

Celebrating Hip Hop/Black History Month | February 11th, 2025 @ 10am

AdobeStock_828748184 (1).jpegBlack History celebration through the lens of HipHop : The Live Mix’D Tape!


Multi disciplinary HipHop artist D-Cross presents some key moments of events achievement in Black History in America performed live using Rap, Beatbox and Lol Spoken Word Poetry. Art of D-Cross related to the presentation will also be featured in projection. The range of achievements covered will span from historical, cultural and social events.

  • Special Appearance by the Awesome 2!
  • Suggested Age Range 4th to 8th grade (possibly 9th)

Peter & The Wolf | March 4th, 2025 @ 10am

Screenshot 2024-06-29 at 2.09.01 PM.pngPeter and the Wolf is a folk tale set to music. It premiered May 2, 1936, in Moscow. Since then it has introduced many children to classical music as well as to the different instruments of the orchestra. Composer Sergei Prokofiev was commissioned by Natalya Sats, the director of the Central Children’s Theatre in Moscow, to create a symphonic work for the children’s theater. Peter and the Wolf is Prokofiev’s most popular composition.

Doktor Kaboom! | March 11th, 2025 @ 10am

goggles-horizontal_KIT9365.jpgDoktor Kaboom! Look Out! Science is Coming!

The original Doktor Kaboom! show in which the good Doktor takes his audience on aneducational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor and comedy whiledemonstrating spectacularapplications of the physical sciences.

Topics covered include: safety; pressure and force; simple machines; velocity; application ofscience to everyday life; the scientific method (hypothesis and experimentation); multipleexperimentation; constant discovery of new information and data; definitions: chemicalreactions, exothermic, external and chemical formula; mass; air pressure and demonstration vs.experimentation.

  • Best for grades 4-8 and family programming
  • 60 minutes, No intermission
  • Study Guide

 

How To Survive Middle School | April 4th, 2025 @ 10am

Screenshot 2024-06-29 at 2.40.01 PM.pngNobody has to tell teachers and principals how hard middle school students struggle to define themselves and fit in. New freedoms and new expectations, changing bodies, roiled emotions, gossip, dating, painful self-consciousness and nagging insecurities, the sense of being judged and being labeled: it all adds up to a time of confusion and pressure.

The real power of this program – and what has most impressed educators familiar with it – is the way it gives voice to the students. Interspersed with Post’s entertaining skits are short videos in which middle school kids speak candidly about the pressures and worries they face. Teachers speak candidly as well, underscoring how deeply they care about their students.

Trekking Mexico | May 7th, 2025 @ 10am

Screenshot 2024-06-29 at 2.44.04 PM.pngMexico Beyond Mariachi is a multi-cultural ensemble of professional musicians, actors, dancers and teaching artists whose love of Mexican traditions and way of life shines bright in every performance. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that art and culture are an integral part of the development of every individual’s outlook on life. Personal engagement, community experiences, and the celebration of commonality are themes Mexico Beyond Mariachi bring to our shows as well as to our extensive arts-in-education offerings (residencies, workshops, and lecture demonstrations).

In TREKKING MEXICO, students take a deep dive into folk traditions, both ancient and contemporary. This colorful educational show takes you on a Mexican expedition of historic and geographic regions through folkloric music and dance. From feeling the rumbling drums of Tenochtitlan to the sweet sounds of the stringed Jaranas of Veracruz, audiences are transported to the jungles of Tabasco and trek the mountains of Guerrero, this multimedia show will whisk you away on a joyful ride through this culturally rich republic.

  • More details coming soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do these performances last? Our School Time series shows typically run between 45-50 minutes. Please note, this does NOT include the time it takes for all audience members to enter and exit the venue.

When should our group arrive to the theater? All School Time Series shows start at 10:00 am. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime, so 9:30 am would be the time to arrive!

Are teachers and chaperones really free? Yes! Teachers and chaperones attend for free:)

How much are tickets for students? Tickets are $12.00 per student.

Once my reservation is booked, will we receive tickets? No physical tickets are issued for our School Time Series shows. Once your group's booking is confirmed, you will be listed on our seating chart. On the day of the performance, our ushers will guide you to your seats.

Can I purchase a ticket if our group consists of 5 or fewer people? Yes, we welcome all interested parties.

What happens if a student gets sick on the day of the show? Do we still owe the money for that individual if they cannot attend? No, if you have already paid and a student is unable to attend due to illness, we can refund you for that individual.

What happens if the performers have to cancel, or the show is canceled due to bad weather? Depending on the circumstances, we will gladly transfer your confirmed tickets/reservation to our next available School Time series event, at no additional cost.

Are we allowed to bring food or drink into the theater for our students? We do not have space to accommodate students for lunch, so we do not allow food or drink on the premises. However, water bottles are permitted.

Where is the performance located? The performance will be held at 30 North Van Brunt, Englewood, NJ 07631. Upon arrival, please proceed to the theater lobby where our security team will direct your bus driver for parking, and our ushers will assist you to your seats.