SchoolTime
Cincinnati Arts Association is proud to present SchoolTime performances throughout the year! Bring your students to the Aronoff Center to discover the magic of live, professional theatre. Since 1996, the SchoolTime series has welcomed over 500,000 youth, teachers, and chaperones.
Ticket and transportation subsidies are available! Requests can be made on your order form.
Questions? Email education@cincinnatiarts.org
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26/27 SchoolTime Order Form
Order form will open May 15
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26/27 Sensory-Friendly SchoolTime Order Form
Order form will open May 15
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SchoolTime FAQ
What do SchoolTime tickets cost?
- School groups of 10 or more: $8 per ticket, with one complimentary for every 15 purchased.
- Small groups 9 or less, $10 per ticket.
Do you offer any subsidies for low-income schools?
Ticket Subsidy: Thanks to our generous sponsors, ticket subsidies are available to low-income schools. Schools confirmed to have 80% or more students on Free and Reduced Lunch qualify for $4 tickets. A limited number of reduced tickets are available to schools with less than 80%. Seat costs vary based on the performance and needs of the school. Please indicate your interest in receiving a ticket subsidy on your order form.
Transportation Subsidy: We are pleased to offer a Transportation Subsidy Program, which helps offset transportation costs to and from SchoolTime performances. Funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Schools are responsible for scheduling and paying for their transportation, and subsidy funds are provided on a reimbursement basis. Please indicate your interest in receiving a transportation subsidy on your order form.
I’m filling out my order form. What if I'm unsure how many students will participate?
- Register for your best estimation of tickets needed.
- You may adjust your ticket numbers as necessary up to three weeks before the performance date, subject to availability.
- No reservation decreases or cancellations will be accepted after this time. No refunds will be issued for schools that choose to pay in full prior to this deadline or for students who are absent on the day of the performance. Schools are expected to pay for the seats they reserve.
I submitted my SchoolTime order form! Now what?
- Please note that a submitted order form is not a guarantee of field trip reservation or seat availability.
- If you submit your order form in May or over the summer, we will respond within 5 business days to confirm submission. In mid-August, you will be notified regarding the status of your order.
- If you submit your order form during the school year, you will be notified within 5 business days regarding the status of your order.
(Important!) How do I finalize my SchoolTime reservation?
After you receive an email confirming your reservation and seat availability, your seats will be on a temporary hold. Schools must do one of the following no less than six weeks* before a performance to finalize their reservation and guarantee their seats:
- Submit a copy of a school purchase order (PO) for the full amount due OR
- Submit payment for the full amount due
- Reservations with seats on a temporary hold will be released if a PO or payment has not been received by six weeks before the performance.
- *For performances that take place in October, POs or payment must be submitted by September 25.
- If you finalize your reservation using a PO, full payment is due two weeks before the performance.
- We understand each school operates differently. If the timeline laid out above is difficult for you, please let us know.
What if I need to cancel my reservation?
- Schools can cancel their reservation at any time up to three weeks before the performance. After this time, schools are expected to pay for the seats they have reserved.
- We highly suggest confirming transportation reservations with your bus company at least three weeks before the performance. Schools are still expected to pay for their reserved seats even if their transportation falls through.
Is American Sign Language offered at SchoolTime performances?
- Yes! For performances that are offered at 10AM & NOON (or 12:30), ASL will be available at the afternoon performance.
- For performances that are offered at 11:00 AM, ASL will be available at the 11:00 AM performance.
Are homeschools eligible to attend SchoolTime performances?
I am on a waitlist, when will I know whether my field trip will be approved?
How long are SchoolTime performances?
- All performances are 45-60 minutes unless otherwise stated.
- We make every effort to get you and your students back to school on time. On average, dismissal from a SchoolTime performance in the Jarson-Kaplan Theater takes about 15 minutes, and about 40 minutes when in Procter & Gamble Hall. Still, depending on the number of schools in attendance, it may take longer. Please plan accordingly.
Is there a place to eat lunch?
Additional SchoolTime Information Below
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS EDUCATION SPONSORS
The Cincinnati Arts Association and its Education and Community Programs
are made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
ArtsWave; Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel; The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation; Charles H. Dater Foundation Inc.; Eleanora C U Alms Trust; Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.; Greater Cincinnati Foundation; Harlan Graphics; The Louise Taft Semple Foundation; The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Trust - Narley L. Haley & Fifth Third Bank, Co-Trustees; Millstone Fund; National Endowment for the Arts; Ohio Arts Council; P&G Fund; Pepsi; Punky’s Pixels; Josephine S. Russell Charitable Trust; Studio 900; Summerfair Cincinnati; TriHealth; WOW Windowboxes