Theatre of Youth has always been dedicated to providing enriching experiences for the youth of WNY. While our plays are certainly entertaining, we pride ourselves on performing shows that have underlying themes and messages that are important for all children. Whether it be highlighting the impact of bullying; demonstrating empathy, awareness, and sharing; questioning ethical dilemmas like plagiarism; or dealing as we will this year with acceptance, diversity, and self-identity; Theatre of Youth provides a safe, responsible, alternative space to explore and practice the fundamental tools of Common Core. Not only that, we all don’t even realize the great things we are learning because we are having so much fun while we do it!
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FIELD TRIP FAQs
Can change our head count?
• Your final count is due 3 weeks prior to our On School Time Shows Opening
• After the due date, the numbers on your invoice are locked in regardless of if they change to fewer students prior to your arrival.
• Most shows this season are full so please let us know asap if you need additional seats. We may not be able to accommodate but we will do our absolute best! (Invoice will be adjusted accordingly)
How can I pay?
• Checks are due by Friday of the week of your trip but you may bring a check or card with you on the day of. [CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED]
• PLEASE NOTE INVOICE # AND SCHOOL NAME ON ALL PAYMENTS
• All checks should be made out to Theatre of Youth Company, 203 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14201.
• To pay by credit card, please call 716.884.4400 ext 307
Where can I find the Educational Workbooks?
• The Pre-Show Educational Workbook will be available on our website (show page) 1 month prior to the performance (sometimes earlier)
• You will leave TOY with Playbills to distribute to your class. The Post Show Education Workbook is located inside!
What is the schedule for the day?
10am show:
• Arrival time 930-950AM
• Showtime 10-1245PM (with post show talk back included)
• Dismissals typically are between 12:30– 1PM
10:30am show:
• Arrival time 10am-1020am
• Showtime 1030-1145am (with post show talk back included)
• Dismissals typically are between 11:50AM – 12:00PM
What message can I relay to buses?
• Buses will be able to pull up on to the raised parking area at the front doors of 203 Allen Street. They will drop off then can park on side streets such as Mariner, Richmond (sometimes buses park at the BPO). There should be no parking fees on those side streets. They can swing back around for pickup at the front doors around 1145am.
What if we’re running late?
• Please text us at 716-473-3250 if you are running late. If you are late, we may have to start the performance without you and sneak you in at an opportune time. This disturbs other audience members so please be mindful and avoid tardiness.
Can we eat at the Theatre?
• No food or drink is permitted inside Theatre, but our Lobby is ok.
• Unfortunately, we do not have a designated lunch area. The students are welcome to have a snack or eat their lunch in the lobby pre- or post-show but there are no tables and minimal seating available.
Will we have time to use the restroom upon arrival?
• TOY has a men’s and a women’s bathroom with only 3 stalls each so please have your students use the bathroom at school or plan your arrival time accordingly.
Will there be a meet & greet or photo opportunity after the show? • Your students will get a chance to ask the characters questions during our post show talk back. If you have more questions that didn’t get a chance to be answered you can always email us!
• You may take a photo with your group in front of the stage or outside the theatre before or after the show but if your bus is blocking the way for other schools to leave, we may ask you to exit the theater to continue the flow of traffic.
PRE-SHOW EDUCATIONAL WORKBOOKS
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! : please standby
Getting your group to a TOY performance is as simple as choosing your play, your date and then contacting us at [email protected]
For a faster process, please have as much of the following information ready when booking:
• School name, district, address and phone number
• Contact person who will be on the trip, along with their cell phone number and email address
• Show title, preferred dates & grade level attending
• Approximate number of students
• Approximate number of adults
• Will you need any accommodation for wheelchairs or impairments, etc.?
TOY provides each Mainstage Production with a PRE-SHOW EDUCATION GUIDE, PLUS, after your field-trip each student will receive that shows PLAYBILL, which includes our EDUCATIONAL WORKBOOK, including post-show activities, so students can extend their experience with TOY at home or back in the classroom.