The Experience
Shakespearience events are for student and educational groups* and include discounted show tickets, access to USF-created study guides, plus a selection of seminars and orientations, with the option of a workshop or backstage tour. Subject to availability.
Through August and September, K–12 school and education groups of 12 or more are invited to performances and additional personalized activities Monday through Friday, August 3 through September 25, 2026! Excludes premier seating and is subject to availability.
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Utah public and public charter schools
may receive free or reduced tickets to shows in the Engelstad or Randall Theatres*, courtesy of the POPS (Professional Outreach Programs in the Schools), sponsored by the Utah State Legislature. Chaperones may receive 1 reduced ticket per 12 students; additional chaperones receive 50% off regular ticket price.
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Out-of-state, private, or parochial schools; residential treatment centers; and homeschool/co-op groups of 12+ students
may qualify for $15 tickets to certain shows in the Engelstad or Randall Theatres*. Chaperones receive 1 discounted ticket per 12 students; additional chaperones receive 50% off regular ticket price.
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Because of limited inventory, tickets to musicals and shows in the Anes Studio Theatre for school groups will not be free but will be available at a 50% discount.
Contact educationprograms@bard.org for more details or call 435-865-8333.
*For non-educational group rates, please contact the Ticket Office at 1-800-PLAYTIX (1-800-752-9849).
Shakespearience Request FormAdditional Activities
Shakespearience events include an orientation to the play, access to Festival-created study guide materials that extend the learning into your classroom, and the option to schedule personalized seminars, workshops, or Beverley Center tours for your school!
For Utah public and public charter schools, the additional personalized activities are included with your tickets!
For all other school groups, the personalized activities are $50-$100 depending on the event and size of your group.
For More Information
Contact the Education Department with any questions, or to discuss additional activities for your group: usfeducation@bard.org or call 435-865-8333.
We look forward to welcoming you and your students for a full, interactive day of theatre at the Utah Shakespeare Festival!