Education Initiative

Browse our collection of annual, commemorative ornaments available for purchase, including this year’s newest ornament, all of which support the Hylton Center’s Education Initiative.

The Hylton Center offers artistic programming and initiatives to allow every community member to experience the arts in meaningful ways. These educational programs expand access to the Hylton Center's programs for learners of all ages. 

Education Events

Behind the Scenes Learning

Backstage Tours

The Hylton Center offers students and teachers a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of backstage: lights, audio, sets, and more. We also offer sensory-friendly, experiential, hands-on community-based instruction tours that reveal how a theater runs and what a student’s experience as a patron would look like.

Career Days

Hylton Center staff members are available to introduce and discuss careers in the performing and visual arts at your school’s career day. Contact Hylton@gmu.edu for more information.

Accessible Options 

The Hylton Performing Arts Center can provide a variety of accessible services for your students so that they all may have a full and enjoyable experience. Learn more about accessibility at the Hylton. Contact hylton@gmu.edu with requests and questions.

Ticket Discounts

Special Prices for Students

Encourage your students to explore the arts with a special discount for groups of 10 or more students through Grade 12.  The Hylton Center offers $15 student group tickets to select Hylton Presents performances. For more information or to reserve seats, submit a Group Interest Form or contact the Ticket Office at 703-993-7759.

Hylton Presents

Half-price tickets are available for children and students through Grade 12 for all Hylton Presents performances. Learn more.

Hylton Family Series

Always a hit with children and families and always affordably priced, tickets for this popular series start at $15.

Hylton Center Arts Partners

Many of the Hylton Center’s Arts Partners also offer free or discounted student tickets to their events.

About the Education Initiative 

The Hylton Center Education Initiative is supported 100% by philanthropy. The Hylton Center would like to thank the generous individuals, companies, foundations, and organizations who support our Education Initiative, including:

For more information on how to make a gift or support our Education Initiative, contact Dylan Lambert, Assistant Director of Development or call 703-993-7061.