ARTSReach Performances
Apply for tickets to an ARTSReach Performance!
To apply for an ARTSReach performance, please submit your request via the online request form.
Seating is limited. Applications are filled on an as-is-available basis and allocated to maintain a balance of local and out-of-area schools, as well as those new to the program. Prior attendance records are also considered. A limited number of bus grants are available to schools showing financial need.
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Questions? Contact the Box Office at 310.506.4522 or cfabox@pepperdine.edu.
Upcoming ARTSReach Events 2025–2026
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Noche FlamencaWednesday, October 1, 2025, at 11:45 AM Grades 6–12 Founded in 1993 by Martín Santangelo and Bessie Award–winning dancer Soledad Barrio, Noche Flamenca is celebrated worldwide for its deeply emotional, authentic flamenco performances. This performance features Searching for Goya, a bold and theatrical tribute to the Spanish painter, blending dance, music, and storytelling in a series of powerful vignettes that reflect flamenco’s raw intensity and cultural roots. |
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Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10 AM and 11:45 AM Grades 4–7 Cirque Mechanics, renowned for its inventive fusion of acrobatics and mechanical marvels, invites audiences to experience its latest spectacle, Tilt! A Circus Thrill Ride. Set to premiere in fall 2025, this show transports spectators to the backstage of an imaginative theme park, unveiling the lives of the carnies and operators who keep the thrills alive.
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All the Great Books (Abridged)Friday, October 24, 2025, at 11 AM Grades 6–12 The Reduced Shakespeare Company presents its signature wit and whirlwind energy to All the Great Books (Abridged)—a 98-minute romp through the literary canon like you've never seen before. From Confucius to Thoreau, Swift to Tennyson, no classic is safe from this fast-paced, irreverent joyride. Whether you're a literature buff or just vaguely remember your summer reading list, this hilarious performance tackles everything you didn’t quite get around to reading in school, delivered with the RSC’s trademark comic chaos. Buckle up—this is one wild ride through the world’s greatest (and shortest) stories. *In the playful spirit of Shakespeare’s comedies, Reduced Shakespeare Company performances include comic depictions of violence, mild innuendo, bawdy humor, and the occasional rude word. Every child (and parent) is different, but we’ve given this show a PG-13 rating: Pretty Good If You’re Thirteen.
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Around the Americas with 123 AndrésMonday, October 27, 2025, at 10 AM and 11:45 AM Grades K–3 Latin Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés—composed of Andrés and Christina—bring their infectious energy and vibrant sound to the stage with a show that gets everyone clapping, singing, and moving. Around the Americas with 123 Andrés blends Spanish, English, and American Sign Language; the duo’s performances celebrate Latinx culture while creating a joyful, inclusive experience for audiences of all ages.
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A Lecture/Demonstration By Ailey IIMonday, February 2, 2026, at 11 AM Grades 6–12 Ailey II blends the spirited energy of the country’s most promising young dancers with the bold vision of today’s emerging choreographers. Now under the artistic direction of Francesca Harper, Ailey II continues to celebrate Ailey’s legacy while forging exciting new paths in contemporary dance. |
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Les Ballets AfricainsMonday, February 9, 2026, at 11 AM Grades 3–8 Founded in Paris in 1952, Les Ballets Africains is the acclaimed national dance company of the Republic of Guinea. Celebrated for its breathtaking fusion of traditional dance, music, and storytelling, the 35-member troupe has performed in more than 165 capital cities across the globe. With powerful percussion, dazzling costumes, and electrifying energy, Les Ballets Africains brings the vibrant spirit of West African culture to life—celebrating unity, tradition, and the power of artistic expression. |
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Hare and TortoiseFriday, February 27, 2026, at 10 AM and 11:45 AM Grades K–3 Join two unlikely friends in this delightful retelling of Aesop’s classic fable. As Hare impatiently urges the race forward, Tortoise takes their time—moving through the seasons with care and curiosity. With whimsical characters, live music, and playful physicality, Hare and Tortoise is a heartwarming tale of opposites, patience, and the power of friendship.
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A Lecture/Demonstration By Kings ReturnMonday, March 9, 2026, at 10 AM Grades 3–8 Kings Return is a Dallas-based a cappella quartet renowned for pushing vocal boundaries with smooth harmonies. Its genre-blending style weaves together gospel, jazz, R&B, and classical influences. Originally discovered through viral stairwell performances, the group has since earned a Grammy nomination and a devoted following. With every note, Kings Return brings warmth, precision, and a powerful sense of soul to the stage.
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Dance in FlightWednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10 AM Grades 3–8 Dance in Flight embodies the diversity and essence of Seaver College and the liberal arts tradition. For more than 30 years, Dance in Flight has provided a safe environment for emerging student dancers and choreographers to cultivate creativity, physical expression, and teamwork in a professional performing atmosphere. The company members come from a variety of dance backgrounds, interests, and fields of study. United by their passion for the art of movement, they are dedicated to presenting an impressive showcase of student artistry.
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