History Theatre provides education groups with a unique opportunity to explore history, social issues, and professional contemporary theatre through engaging live performances and educational resources. Our artists bring the stories to life on our stage and our staff provides the supporting materials that help educators bring the connections to life in the classroom.
From post-show discussions to play guides to in-class artist residencies, History Theatre provides opportunities for students in grades 4-12 and college to be engaged on many levels with the people and events that have shaped the history of Minnesota, the Midwest, and America.
For more information about the resources that are available for educators please contact Jill Vaughn, Group Sales Manager, by email or call 651.292.4320.
Bringing a Group of Students
- Groups must be 12 or more
- You and your students will be greeted at the bus and taken to your seats
- Post-show discussions are included after morning matinee performances
- Directions and dining guide (PDF): Many restaurants are located within three blocks of the theatre
- Theatre etiquette guide (PDF): You will be responsible for ensuring that your students are on their best behavior before, during, and after the performance.
Play Guides
History Theatre provides detailed Play Guides with background information about the stories that are brought to life on our stage, along with activities and discussion points to deepen the experience for each of our patrons.
- Dudley: Rigged for Laughter! (coming soon)
- The Christmas Schooner (coming soon)
- Adrift on the Mississippi (coming soon)
- A Tale of Twin Cities (coming soon)
- American as Curry Pie (coming soon)
- Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story (PDF)
Seats to Stage
The Play's the Thing - Playwriting Workshop
A workshop focusing on the student's own stories. Students will learn about the elements of playwriting and use those as a basis for taking personal history and transforming it into character, scenes and monologues. This workshop is offered free of charge and taught by Suzy Messerole and Aamera Siddiqui.
