Education
Harris L. Kempner Children’s Series 2025-2026
The Grand’s 2025-2026 Harris L. Kempner Children’s Series features eight productions performed by professional touring companies throughout the school year. Many performances are based on popular children’s books and come with curriculum study guides aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to support classroom learning.
Complimentary Workshops are available for classrooms that reserve tickets, enhancing the experience by connecting the literary and live performance elements.
Reservations
- Reservations are required for all groups, including students, chaperones, and parents.
- No tickets will be available at the door.
- Ticket confirmation will be emailed to you—please verify the details.
- Adjust your reservation by the Friday before the show if needed.
- Parents and chaperones must be added to your school order before the show.
Ticket Prices:
- School Groups: $5 (with advance reservation and payment).
- One complimentary ticket for every 18 student tickets purchased.
- Adults: $10
- Children: $6
To make reservations, call (409) 765-1894 or email tickets@thegrand.com.
For workshop reservations, please contact Sarah Piel, Director of Education at (409) 770-5066 or spiel@thegrand.com.
Arrival Instructions
- Schools arriving by bus:
- If traveling with multiple buses, travel in tandem for easier seating.
- Upon arrival, line up on the sidewalk. A Grand representative will check in your group and assign seating.
- In case of poor weather, remain on the bus until directed by a staff member or police officer.
- Schools and families arriving by car or walking:
- Check in upon arrival and be directed to your seating area.
- Check in upon arrival and be directed to your seating area.
No tickets will be sold on the day of the show.
Entering the Theatre
- Enter a single file up the stairs. Hand sanitizers are available at the top of each staircase and at the theatre entrances.
- Seat teachers/adults in aisle seats (left or right side depending on section) for clear student views of the stage.
Departure Instructions
- Walking distance schools will depart first.
- Bus schools will remain seated until notified by a Grand representative about the arrival of buses.
Contact Information
- For tickets and group reservations:
- Call (409) 765-1894
- Email tickets@thegrand.com
- For workshops reservations or questions:
- Contact Sarah Piel, Director of Education at (409) 770-5066 or spiel@thegrand.com