School-day-tailored Main Stage shows, lesson plans and more
All TGS educational programming supports NJ and National core-curriculum guidelines and standards.
Field Trip Matinees
Our field trips feature the same shows that appear on our Main Stage on the weekends. They have been tailored to meet the tight constraints of a school-day in our Main Stage Matinee Series.
In addition to your class trip to our theatre for the performance, we continue our practice of providing excellent lesson plans. Furthermore, your students will have a Q&A session with our professional artistic team of directors, designers and actors.
Additionally, matinees will be available during the show’s Main Stage run.
Catching the Moon:
The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream
Recommended grades 1-4
School performances are available February 17th to Feburary 28th.
Book and Lyrics by Nichole Jackson
Music and Lyrics by Tyrone L. Robinson
Adapted from the book by Crystal Hubbard
Catching the Moon tells the spirited story of the Black girl who grew up to become “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team. With the crack of a bat, Marcenia Lyle rounds the bases with ease and slides into home. It’s the ball field she knows and loves best. So, when famous baseball manager Gabby Street comes scouting players for summer camp, Marcenia steps up to the plate to compete. She’s determined to pursue her passion and defy the naysayers who discourage her from following her dream because she’s a girl.
Her Beautiful Sound
Recommended grades 3rd and up.
School performances are available from March 31-April 11, 2025
Written by Cris Eli Blak
Knuffle Bunny:
A Cautionary Musical
Recommended grades Pre-K to 2
School performances are available from May 5th to May 23rd.
Music by Michael Silversher
Touring & Resident Company
Beyond our Main Stage Matinees, The Growing Stage offers unique resources for educational enrichment through our touring and resident companies.
Fulfilling our mission of nurturing the performing arts through education, we have had the privilege of performing for schools throughout New Jersey.
In addition, The Growing Stage is on the New Jersey State Council on the Arts approved roster of Artist Residency Companies.
