Student Nights

Engaging Young People in the Performing Arts

Our Student Nights program, as part of our broader Performing Arts Education initiative, provides tickets free of charge to current educators, high school students and college students for select Lensic Presents events.

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Upcoming Student Nights

Los Pinguos - World Music
Lensic Presents Los Pinguos from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The band combines a mix of Latin rhythms performed with Spanish guitars, a Cuban tres, Peruvian cajon, bass and harmonizing vocals.
May 18, 7:30 pm

The Tempest, Starring Christopher Plummer
The Tempest pits the desire for revenge against the demands of love and asks if man is capable of creating a brave new world. The story focuses on Prospero (Christopher Plummer), the banished Duke of Milan. Marooned on a distant island with his daughter, Miranda (Trish Lindström), Prospero has spent twelve years perfecting his magic arts.
June 14, 7 pm

See instructions for how to reserve tickets below!

A Few Good Words About Student Nights

"Thank you so much. Many of our students are struggling to find book money. Opportunities like this are priceless."
–Kristin Bundesen, Ph.D, Contributing Faculty, Liberal Arts, Santa Fe University of Art & Design

“Thank you for the marvelous opportunity Student Nights affords Santa Fe's students and teachers! Students in my intro to Shakespeare class at the New Mexico School for the Arts are thrilled for the chance to see some verse in action.” –Charles Gamble, NMSA Theater Faculty

“Thank you very much; I appreciate this opportunity and the respect for students.” –Nancy Lee, film student, Santa Fe Community College

Lensic Presents - Eclectic Local, National and International Programs

The Lensic brings other worlds—ancient, modern and fantastical—to Santa Fe through its presentation series, Lensic Presents. This program brings a diverse range of artists to its stage, featuring live performances by local, national and international talent. It showcases world-renowned artists such as the Kronos Quartet, Suzanne Farrell Ballet and Patricia Racette; national favorites like bluesmen Eric Bibb and Guy Davis, the Golden Dragon Acrobats and the award-winning dance company Trey McIntyre; and produces local events like Circus Luminous and Nuestra Música.

In addition, Lensic Presents offers a growing number of popular series such as Big Screen Classics, World Music, Under Construction - new works in progress, The Met: Live in HD and the National Theatre Live in HD series, NT Live.
 

To Reserve Student Night Tickets

• Email the box office, Tickets Santa Fe at The Lensic at boxoffice@lensic.org.
• Be sure to use the name “Student Nights,” the name of your school and your name when requesting tickets.
• Tickets MUST be reserved in advance. Tickets will be held at will call.
• Tickets to Student Nights are limited. Make your reservations today!
  
  Please note: 

• The Lensic serves elementary and middle school students through the PASS program. The shows offered through Student Nights are most appropriate for high school and college students.
• Tickets are limited to 20 tickets per teacher to give the opportunity to as many educators as possible.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Student Nights program, please contact Connie Schaekel, Community Relations Manager, at 988.7050 ext.1210 or connies@lensic.org.
 

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