School program

A cultural and artistic immersion to spark your students' creative expression.

Bringing high school students and performing arts together

Thanks to the expertise of artist-mediators, the School Program aims to inspire students' engagement, critical thinking and autonomy by offering a unique creative process based on the éducation esthétique.

The experience

1 show

Students

At Place des Arts, to provide young people with a hands-on stage experience.

1 workshop

Students

At your school, led by an artist-mediator, to introduce young people to the discipline of the selected performance.

1 Training

Optional for Teachers

For teachers eager to deepen the connection between culture and education through aesthetic education.

Aesthetic education takes centre stage in cultural mediation

This approach aims to stimulate artistic sensitivity by fostering a deeper connection with oneself and with others. Specialized training is also offered to help teachers integrate it into their practice.

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Information and registration dates

  • Choose 1 performance associated with 1 artistic discipline.

    Duration: 60 minutes without intermission + a 30-minute discussion after the performance
    Location: Théâtre Maisonneuve

    Deadline for registration: December 15, 2025

  • 1 workshop is included with the performance, and additional workshops can be added to enhance the experience.

    Duration: 75 minutes
    Maximum participants: 40 students
    Location: In-class (except for schools outside Greater Montreal)

    September 2025: Place des Arts will send you an email to register for the workshop(s) after you reserve your performance.

    Deadline for registration: December 15, 2025

  • Optional and offered free of charge to teachers who have reserved a performance.

    Dates: November 13 and/or 14, 2025
    Duration: 1 or 2 days
    Location: Place des Arts

    Deadline to access teacher release (subject to conditions): October 1, 2025
    Deadline to reserve: October 30, 2025

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2025-2026 Shows

4 shows, 4 worlds: Choose the artistic adventure that will captivate your students, inviting them to explore the magic of the stage and discover new creative horizons!

  • Comedy Trio

    • Dates
      March 23, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. March 23, 2026 - 1:30 p.m.
    • Registration
      Until December 15, 2025
    • Discipline
      Comedy
    • School levels
      Secondary 1 to 5; Accueil beginner, intermediate and advanced
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  • David Goudreault

    • Dates
      March 24, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. March 24, 2026 - 1:30 p.m.
    • Registration
      Until December 15, 2025
    • Discipline
      Slam Poetry
    • School levels
      Secondary 1 to 5; Accueil intermediate and advanced
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  • Waahli

    • Dates
      March 25, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. March 25, 2026 - 1:30 p.m.
    • Registration
      Until December 15, 2025
    • Discipline
      Hip-hop
    • School levels
      Secondary 1 to 5; Accueil intermediate and advanced
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  • Ariane Moffatt

    • Dates
      March 26, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. March 26, 2026 - 1:30 p.m.
    • Registration
      Until December 15, 2025
    • Discipline
      French Song
    • School levels
      Secondary 1 to 5; Accueil beginner, intermediate and advanced
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Any questions?

The School Program is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Place des Arts Foundation and its partner, the CDPQ. 

  • Place des Arts Foundation

    Art for all

    Art Connects Us. Whether as active participants in artistic experiences or as spectators of cultural performances, art allows us to resonate and connect with the rich diversity of our society. Guided by its mission to make art accessible to all, the Place des Arts Foundation supports the free activities, as well as the educational and cultural programs produced by Place des Arts.

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