For Families

The Patel Conservatory offers many opportunities for families to discover, create, and appreciate the performing arts together.  Options range from performance-specific events like our popular Broadway Family Nights, to Workshops and Master Classes for individuals and families seeking more specialized opportunities.

Education Outreach For Families

Broadway Famliy Night & Free Events

The Straz Center will continue the tradition of hosting Broadway Family Nights during the 2010-2011 season. These family nights often include pre-show family-friendly activities, discounted tickets and post-show performer talk-backs.  [more]

Field Trips, Tours & Study Guides

The foundation of the Straz Center’s educational programming is the Field Trip series. Each year students from public, private and home schools come to the Straz Center during the school day to enjoy high quality, age-appropriate productions.  [more]

Master Classes and Workshops

Throughout the year, the Patel Conservatory and the Straz Center offer a variety of free master classes and workshops. These classes and workshops are taught by local and national performing artists.
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Access Arts/Financial Aid

The Patel Conservatory believes that its arts education programs should be available to everyone. That’s why we offer financial assistance to help deserving students and families participate in our high-quality, unique arts education experience.  [more]

Lecture and Talk-Back Series

The Straz Center’s Lecture and Talk-Back Series features free pre-performance lectures and post-performance talk-backs that provide an educational behind-the-scenes look at artists and art forms for selected performances.  [more]