Hop on the bus for an unforgettable field trip at bergenPAC! The School Time series features performances tailored to different age groups, offering many students their first taste of a professional theater experience. The shows align with subjects like STEM, history, cultural studies and social emotional learning.
Tickets are $15 per student and $15 per teacher/chaperone — making it an affordable and enriching experience!
For the 2026-2027 schedule, please see below!
➡️ To book tickets or for more information, please contact groupsales@bergenpac.org or 201-816-8160, ex. 1024.
*Please visit our FAQ section below, to help answer any other questions and/or concerns you may have.*
Black History Celebration Through the Lens of Hip Hop: The Live Mix’D Tape!
Multi disciplinary HipHop artist D-Cross presents key moments from Black History in America using rap, beatboxing and spoken word poetry. The range of achievements covered will span from years of historical, cultural and social events.
Rainbow Fish, The Musical
The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents The Rainbow Fish, an original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s colorful story along with two of the author’s companion tales, Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea and Opposites. The production incorporates innovative puppetry, striking scenic effects, and evocative original music. The Rainbow Fish will enchant audiences in this award-winning story about the beautiful fish who learned to share.
Charlotte's Web, The Musical
Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig but also ensures his place on the farm forever.
This treasured tale, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship.
More information to come!
Harold and the Purple Crayon, The Musical
The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon (1955) "One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins the first of Johnson's books about Harold and his purple crayon, and then off he goes, using the crayon to draw a moon and a path to walk on. Leaving the path, he draws himself into a forest, ocean, and balloon, exploring until he's tired and must find his way to home and bed.
Erth's Dinosaur Zoo, The Musical
65 million years in the making! Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides your family on a breath-taking tour that begins in pre-historic Australia. You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazing life-like dinosaurs and other creatures in a theatrical performance that thrills and entertains kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that forever connect them to their world. Brought to life by a team of skilled puppeteers, DINOSAUR ZOO is so extraordinarily real you may want to run and hide - but don’t!
How long are the performances? School Time series shows typically run between 45-55 minutes. Please note, this does NOT include the time it takes for all audience members to enter and exit the venue.
When should our group arrive to the theater? All School Time Series shows start at 10 a.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime, so 9:30 am would be the perfect time to arrive!
How much are tickets? Tickets for both students and chaperons are $15.
Once my reservation is booked, will we receive tickets? No physical tickets are issued for our School Time Series shows. Once your group's booking is confirmed, you will be listed on our seating chart. On the day of the performance, our ushers will guide you to your seats.
Can I purchase a ticket if our group consists of 5 or fewer people? Yes! We welcome all interested parties to attend all shows.
What happens if a student gets sick on the day of the show? Do we still owe the money for that individual if they cannot attend? No. If you have already paid and a student is unable to attend due to illness, we can refund you for that unused seat.
What happens if the performers have to cancel, or the show is canceled due to bad weather? Depending on the circumstances, we will gladly transfer your confirmed tickets/reservation to our next available School Time series event.
Are we allowed to bring food or drink into the theater for our students? We do not have space to accommodate students for lunch, so we do not allow food or drink on the premises. However, water bottles are permitted!
Where is the performance located? All performances will be held at 30 North Van Brunt, Englewood, NJ 07631. Upon arrival, please proceed to the theater lobby where our security team will direct your bus driver for parking, and our ushers will assist you to your seats.
How much time should we anticipate for dismissal after the show is over? For a sold-out School Time Series performances, dismissal may take approximately 30–45 minutes after the show concludes, and occasionally up to one hour, depending on the size of the audience and the number of buses scheduled for pickup.
Because our performances can host over 1,000 students, we follow a structured bus loading procedure to ensure a safe and organized departure.
Upon arrival, bus drivers are given an index card to complete with their school name, bus number, and cell phone number. As the show nears its end, our operations team begins calling buses to the theater in designated groups. Schools are announced for dismissal once their buses arrive at the pickup location, and the process continues until all schools have boarded.
We kindly ask that teachers do not call bus drivers directly, as this can cause buses to arrive all at once and create congestion in front of the theater.
If your school plans to remain in the area for lunch or another activity after the show, please inform our staff so we do not call your buses unnecessarily.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work to safely dismiss all students!