Forest Meadows Student Matinee 2026

September 4 & 11 at 11:00 AM

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

Tickets: $10/person, financial assistance is available.

Choose the “Student Group” category and
use the links below to purchase tickets.

For financial assistance and questions, email Elana Kepner, education@marinshakespeare org.

Experience Jon Tracy’s taut, adrenaline-charged examination of political violence—from the intimate tensions between confidants to the sweeping consequences for a nation. Staged under the summer sky, this immersive outdoor production reimagines how epic storytelling can unfold in Forest Meadows, delivering a visceral experience for all audiences.

Enhance your students’ experience with the play with a post-show discussion with the actors, and a specially designed teacher’s Discovery Guide.

PLEASE NOTE: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre is an open-air venue with very limited shade, and the weather for early September performance days is expected to be hot and sunny. Groups will be assigned seats by MSC in advance and will not be able to move seats. We ask teachers and chaperones to ensure your students come prepared for full sun exposure with sunscreen, hats, water, and lightweight sun-protective clothing.

Performance Runtime: The exact runtime will be announced closer to the performance, but this is a full-length production, so expect a 2 to 2.5-hour performance.  There will be a short intermission during the performance and a 15 – 20 minute post-show talkback with the actors. 

Transportation: Students should arrive by bus, carpool, or public transportation at or before 10:30 AM. Groups of 75+ should plan on arriving by 10:20 AM. We recommend that you confirm your bus reservation or other transportation plan at least a month in advance. 

Another transportation option if you are coming from Marin or Sonoma is the SMART Train.  The San Rafael Transit Station is a 20-minute walk to Forest Meadows.  Students (up to 18) ride free. 

Unfortunately, transportation reimbursements are not available for this production.

Supervision: We recommend a ratio of one adult to every 20 students. 

Food & Concessions: Food and drinks are welcome in the amphitheater before and during the performance, though we highly recommend that students eat lunch during intermission.  Our concessions booth will be open at intermission for cash sales only of a limited selection of snacks, sodas, and waters. We will not have meals for sale.