Both the Thu, Oct 12 and Fri, Oct 13 In-person Student Matinees are sold out.

To be added to the waitlist for the Oct 12 or Oct 13 In-person events, please fill out the form below.
Homeschools who would like to purchase tickets, please reach out to matinees@umn.edu before buying to ensure availability. 

Tickets for 1-20 classrooms to the Livestream and On-demand performances of the Thu, Oct 12 show, can be purchased online. For groups of more than 20, please complete the form below.

Recommended for grades 3-12

In 1739, Africans enslaved in South Carolina used their drums to start a revolt—a little-known event that forever transformed African American life and culture. When the Stono Rebellion cost Africans the right to use their drums, the beats found their way into the body of the people—the Drumfolk. This led to some of our country’s most distinct traditions like the ring shout, tap, and stepping. Step Afrika!’s highly interactive and energetic performances for students are both educational and unforgettable! 

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Event Information

  • Thu, Oct 12 * & Fri, Oct 13, 10:30 am CT
    In-person / Livestream
    On-demand through Oct 20
  • This event will be captioned, with other accessibility services available upon request.
  • Detailed Event Information and Streaming Access: Education contacts, check your email for detailed information the week prior to the event.

 

If you have questions, contact matinees@umn.edu. If you need assistance with your tickets, please call the box office at 612-624-2345.

sensory friendly icon - lotus flowerSensory Friendly Lounge

A Sensory Friendly Lounge equipped with sensory supports and staffed by trained volunteers will be available to all guests who are seeking a safe and soothing atmosphere during this and other select performances. Learn more on the Accessibility Services page.

Teacher & Student Resources

Find educational resources in the tabs below to use before and after the performance.

Pre-event Slideshow for the In-person Audience

Learn about the company, being in the theater, and more.

Pre-event Slideshow for the On-demand audience

Learn about the company, the performance, and more.

Write a Review

Use this writing activity for students to evaluate the performance in a review format.

Ask students to imagine that they are an arts critic for the school newspaper. They are going to write a review of the performance to inform others about what they experienced. They should describe with detail and accuracy:

  • What they saw 
  • What they heard 
  • What the performance was about (in their opinion) or the story it conveyed 
  • How the performance made them feel 
  • What the performance reminded them of 
  • What their favorite part was and why 
  • Would they recommend it and why

Remind the students that they must paint a picture of the experience with their words so that others who did not see the performance can imagine it as vividly as possible.

 

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Supported by The Givens Foundation

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Acknowledgments

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Reserve In-person Tickets for Your Class

To reserve more than 20 tickets for any in-person student matinee and pay by invoice, please fill out the form below.

To purchase 1-20 tickets now with a credit card for any In-person, Livestream, or On-demand events, please click the "Buy Now with Credit Card" option or call the Northrop Box Office at 612-624-2345. Box Office hours through Aug 25 are Mon-Fri, 10:00 am-3:00 pm (Fri phone only 2:00-3:00 pm). Beginning Aug 28: Mon-Fri, 10:00 am-5:00 pm.

Need help? Contact us at matinees@umn.edu

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Select the Performance(s)

Select the Student Matinee Performance(s) You Will be Attending In-person
In-person: Fri, Oct 13, 10:30 am | Ticket price: $3.50 per person
–Sold Out– In-person: Thu, Oct 12, 10:30 am | Ticket price: $3.50 per person
In-person: Fri, Nov 10, 10:30 am | Ticket price: $3.50 per person
In-person: Fri, Nov 10, 1:00 pm | Ticket price: $3.50 per person
In-person: Thu, Jan 25, 10:30 am | Ticket price: $3.50 per person

View the Manual Cinema: Ada/Ava Student Matinee event page
Recommended for grades 3-12

Advisory: This performance includes loud music and flashing lights.

In-person: Thu, Feb 29, 10:30 am | Ticket price: $3.50 per person

Need help? Contact us at matinees@umn.edu