Overview

Serving Grades TK – 8  |  two-one hour performances @ 9:30am  and 11:30am

Students are invited to experience the energy of live performance through dance, drama, and theatre in Montalvo’s intimate 300-seat Carriage House Theatre. Our shows, featuring performances by world-class artists, are an excellent exposure to the arts for elementary school-aged students and a perfect launching point for classroom and homeschool curriculum.

This series has been curated to include performances examining timely social themes through an integrated learning lens, and giving a platform to diverse cultural perspectives. 

NOTE: The Performing Arts Series for Students is designed to serve school groups, youth, and homeschooled students

FAQ SHEET

WELCOME! You will be greeted by Montalvo volunteers and staff who will check-in your class and guide you and your students to the restrooms and the Carriage House Theatre. This takes place upon unloading buses in Lot 2 or at the entrance of the Carriage House for those cars parking in Lot 3.  

  • Public Restrooms: Please note that the restrooms are open to hikers and the public. 
  • Spanish Courtyard, in the back of the Villa – between Bus drop-off & theatre 
  • Outside the theatre 
  • Parking Lot 4  

9:30am PERFORMANCE (60min) 

9-9:10am Arrival 

Bus Drop Off: Parking Lot 2 

Bus Parking: Parking Lot 4 

Car Parking: Parking Lot 3 

9:20-9:30am Seating 

9:30-10:30am Performance and Q&A 

10:30 Departure  

11:30am PERFORMANCE (60min) 

11-11:10am Arrival 

Bus Drop Off: Parking Lot 2 

Bus Parking: Parking Lot 4 

Car Parking: Parking Lot 3 

11:20-11:30am Seating 

11:30-11:30am Performance and Q&A 

11:30 Departure   


SEATING 

Students will line up outside the theater and be guided into the theater to their seats. To help students have the best possible view, we ask that adults sit near the aisles and allow students to sit in the center. This also supports any need during the show for chaperones to escort students to the bathroom. 

Subsidy Application

Subsidies are available to qualifying Title 1 schools and educators.

Events

Upcoming Events:

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Thu
2025/10/23

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Wed
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New Ballet San Jose

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2026/04/02

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