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School Matinees

 Students in the Hofmann Theatre preparing for a school matinee.

Lesher Center for the Arts - School Matinee Offerings 

Current productions available for group bookings:

The Biggest Gift (School Matinee)

Presented by Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble

 

 

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Each holiday season, FFAE proudly continues one of its most cherished traditions: The Biggest Gift.

When Santa realizes he hasn't received a single letter from children anywhere in the world, the spirit of Christmas begins to fade. Without the wishes, hopes, and dreams that usually fill the North Pole, Santa feels heartbroken and the magic of the season seems lost.

Determined to bring Christmas back, Santa's loyal head elf, Tucker, gathers a group of adventurous toys, and with the help of Rudolph, sets off on a magical journey to discover what happened to the missing letters and restore the spirit of the holiday.

Filled with humor, heart, and holiday magic, The Biggest Gift reminds audiences that the true spirit of Christmas comes from kindness, hope, and believing in something bigger than ourselves.

For many families, attending The Biggest Gift has become a beloved holiday tradition. Year after year, audiences return to share in the magic, laughter, and warmth of a story that reminds us that some traditions are meant to stay the same, and that the greatest gift of all is the joy we share together.

This performance is a School Matinee intended for student groups of 10 or more, but all guests are welcome to attend. To view non‑student matinee performance times, click here.

approx. 50 minutes, with no intermission

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Reservations & Payment Policies 

Group tickets may be reserved with a 25% deposit due 60 days before the performance, with the remaining balance due 30 days prior to the performance date through Lesher Center Group Sales. Reservations are not secured until the 25% non‑refundable deposit is received. At final payment, orders may be reduced by up to 10%.

Payment Information

Credit cards accepted: AmEx, Discover, MasterCard, and VISA.

Checks should be made payable to Lesher Center for the Arts and mailed to: Lesher Center for the Arts, Attn: Group Sales, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Please include your order number; only one check per order is accepted. Deposits are non‑refundable, returned checks incur a $40 fee, and Purchase Orders are not accepted.

Recommended Chaperone-to-Student Ratios

To support a safe and positive experience for all attendees, we recommend the following supervision ratios:

Children under 13 — One (1) adult chaperone for every six (6) children
Youth under 18 — One (1) adult chaperone for every eight (8) youth

If you have any questions, please call us at (925) 295‑1471 between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Wednesday through Saturday, or email us at grouptickets@lesherartscenter.org.