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Curtain Calls are your opportunity to learn more about the creative process with our visiting artists. These informal pre- and post- performance discussions, all held at the Van Wezel, are FREE and open to the public. No tickets are required. Please join us!   Full-time students and teachers may be able to purchase $13 tickets to a variety of music, dance and theater events at Sarasota’s Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall throughout the coming season. If seats are available, Student/Teacher Rush Tickets at $13 each will be offered for in-person sales only at the Van Wezel Box Office the day of the performance. Valid full-time student or teacher I.D. cards are required and one ticket per I.D. card may be purchased.

Studying with a master--- it’s the ultimate challenge for a talented young performer and the ultimate opportunity. Sessions are provided for selected music, dance and theatre students and our artists.

• Griffin Theatre Company
• Aquila Theatre Company

Extending our artists’ performances into weeklong community engagements provides a new level of understanding and insight into the cultural and historic context of the work, and a deeper experience of art as a catalyst for social change. Offsite events include participatory workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and masterclasses.

• Griffin Theatre Company
• Glenis Redmond
• Portland Taiko

Food for the body and for the soul! Arts Odyssey teachers join us as our guests for a special evening. Menu includes sharing classroom successes and lively conversations with the artists, followed by the performance.

Explore the rich array of creativity, communication, and collaboration, which makes these art forms unique with the artists who bring the performance into being.

Ever wondered what its like behind the scenes? Schedule a tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the other side of the curtain. For more information on organizing your own backstage tour, visit the "Guided Tours" section or Click here.