Paramount Education

Paramount Education Paramount Education is the family and education side of Austin's Paramount Theatre. There are many sessions to choose from, for campers in Grade 1 – Grade 12.

We serve Austin youth and their families, at our theatres, in the classroom, and in the community. Paramount Education offers the following programs:

SUMMER CAMPS:
Paramount Education hosts Performing Arts Camps for ten weeks every summer, at the Paramount and Stateside at the Paramount, and at community sites. Registration begins in early January and most camps sell out in advance. DISCOVERY SER

IES:
The Paramount is committed to bringing world-class theatre, dance, film, music, and puppetry for young audiences to Austin. The Discovery Series has something for everyone in the family to love! Every ticket comes with a study guide crafted to the show’s content. SCHOOL MATINEES:
Each year, we bring over 15,000 students from all over Central Texas to attend a Student Matinee at the historic Paramount Theatre and Stateside at the Paramount, exposing them to world-class theatrical performances and introducing them to a vital piece of Austin’s cultural heritage. ACCESS TO THE ARTS:
We serve over 1,000 children each year from several non-profit partner agencies by providing free tickets to our shows and films. We ensure the arts and artists are accessible to everyone, regardless of their income or background. LITERACY TO LIFE:
Our professional teaching artists, the Paramount Story Wranglers, go into classrooms to use creative writing, improvisation, and drama-based activities to improve students’ writing skills, confidence, creativity, and storytelling. Throughout the residency students write original stories that are then performed by the Paramount Story Wranglers in a performance for the entire host school.

Check out photos from the first Camp Paramount performance of the summer!On June 12, campers took the stage at the State...
06/18/2026

Check out photos from the first Camp Paramount performance of the summer!

On June 12, campers took the stage at the State Theatre for a musical r***e featuring songs made famous by artists who have performed at the Paramount throughout the years. The program spanned generations, from Cab Calloway, who graced the stage in 1934, to Leslie Odom Jr., who visited last year.

Campers also performed songs by two artists honored with stars on the Paramount Walk of Fame: Lyle Lovett and Ruthie Foster.

Photos by Kevin

06/16/2026
06/10/2026

Earlier this week, the Paramount Story Wranglers program received a Special Citation at the 2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards. This is the short video that played before we accepted the award.

Thank you to the Austin Theatre Critics Awards and ATX Theatre for recognizing our work to uplift the voices of Austin youth—both through our classroom residencies and the original performances adapted from stories written by Austin third graders.

We’re also deeply grateful to the 83 contract teaching artists and ensemble members who worked with us during the 2025–26 school year. Your creativity, dedication, and talent make this work possible. “Adventure is... out there!”

Video created by Jessica Gardner

And here we are at the last show of the 25-26 school year! Thank your for having us ! 🎉
05/22/2026

And here we are at the last show of the 25-26 school year! Thank your for having us ! 🎉

05/21/2026

On May 1st, Los Lobos shared the spotlight with three promising young musicians during their show at the Paramount Theatre. Through Anthropos Arts and Paramount Education’s Access to the Arts program, students Brandon Ramirez (percussion), Brandon Juarez (tenor saxophone), and Juan Reza (trumpet) attended the band’s soundcheck and performance and were invited to perform with Los Lobos in front of a packed house. The students also captured the unforgettable experience with a few backstage photos.

Then on May 16th, Anthropos Arts students attended a private soundcheck ahead of Chucho Valdés and his all-star band’s performance at the Paramount. Students spent time chatting with Chucho, taking photos, and later returned that evening to experience the show live.

Anthropos Arts is a local nonprofit connecting youth with professional musicians, “cultivating confidence, integrity, and life skills through musical instruction and mentorship.” Paramount Education’s Access to the Arts program partners with area schools and nonprofits to create transformative, inspiring experiences for young people through the arts.

Our first show at Doss Elementary. Thank you for having us, ! 🦉 📝 🎉
05/08/2026

Our first show at Doss Elementary. Thank you for having us, ! 🦉 📝 🎉

Magic, Pirates, Music, Astronauts, and Dinosaurs… oh my! 🪄🏴‍☠️🎻🎷🚀🦖Attention Central Texas teachers! Registration for Par...
04/10/2026

Magic, Pirates, Music, Astronauts, and Dinosaurs… oh my! 🪄🏴‍☠️🎻🎷🚀🦖

Attention Central Texas teachers! Registration for Paramount Education’s 2026–2027 field trips is officially OPEN.

While the Paramount Theatre undergoes exciting renovations for most of the school year, we’ll be hosting performances at the intimate State Theatre right next door. Plus, don’t miss a special opportunity to bring your students to Austin’s oldest university—and only HBCU—Huston-Tillotson University. We’ll wrap up the season back at the beautifully renovated Paramount!

Spots are limited, so reserve your field trip today:
👉 https://bit.ly/4minoHG

We loved celebrating the incredible teachers who partnered with us during the 2025–2026 school year at our annual Teache...
04/01/2026

We loved celebrating the incredible teachers who partnered with us during the 2025–2026 school year at our annual Teacher Appreciation Night! 🎉

Guests enjoyed delicious bites from Central Market and sweet treats from Amy’s Ice Creams, took home special gift bags featuring items from Amy’s, Austin Print Co, P.Terry’s, Schlotszky’s, and Yeti, and relaxed with chair massages, courtesy of Seize the Day. The evening also featured a fun photo booth and exciting prize package giveaways from Consuela, Edgewater Candles ATX, Garbo A Salon & Spa, Kendra Scott, and Moontower Comedy Festival.

After the reception, attendees were treated to a screening of The Last Class, a powerful documentary highlighting the teaching and impact of former U.S. Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich.

Thank you to all the amazing educators who make a difference every day—we appreciate you! 💙

And thank you to our generous event partners: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , & .

Photos by . Full gallery available at the link in our bio.

It’s always a treat to perform at Gullett Elementary! Thank you for bringing the Paramount to your campus and congrat...
03/28/2026

It’s always a treat to perform at Gullett Elementary! Thank you for bringing the Paramount to your campus and congratulations to your third grade authors! 🦎🎉

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