JEJ Theater

The James Earl Jones Theater
Student Matinees

Enjoy a curated season

in the wonderful James Earl Jones Theater at Poughkeepsie Day School including field trips to professional shows, current PDS programming and other compelling outreach events.

Student Matinees

Bring your students to a matinee at the James Earl Jones Theater this year! Our exciting 2019-20 inaugural season will include three professional shows and two delightful additional productions that are bound to edify and entertain young audiences throughout the community we serve.

 

Cardboard K—5 Explosion!

Paper Hearts Puppets

A cardboard box can become anything with a little imagination! Unleash your creative spirit with this highly interactive show.

Grades K-5
Tickets: $4.50

January 14
9:45AM, 11:45AM
Runtime: 55min

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Hudson Valley Theatre Initiative

Based on the book by Kate DiCamillo, the heartwarming story of a porcelain rabbit magical, and full of adventure, all told from the perspective of a porcelain rabbit.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

Grades 2-6+
Tickets: $4.50

February 26—27
9:45AM
Runtime: 90min

Jack and Jill’s Ridiculous Spills

HS Theater for Social Change

Jack and Jill are up to no good. Join them in their wildly funny retelling of the fateful day with an immersive and exciting comedy for little ones.

Grades Prek-2
Tickets: $2.50

May 6—7
9:45AM, 11:45AM
Runtime: 35min

Ticket info:

  • Professional Shows: $4.50 (for every 10 students, 1 free chaperone ticket)
  • PDS Theater program shows: free admission
  • PDS TVY shows (Theater for the Very Young): $2.50 
  • Accepted methods of payment: credit card at time of reservation, or check  made payable to Poughkeepsie Day School.
  • Mail checks in advance to:  
    • James Earl Jones Theater at Poughkeepsie Day School
      260 Boardman Road
      Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
  • Reservations will be made only when payment has been received.
  • Cancellations: No refunds will be issued less than 2 weeks prior to any show.