Tour FAQ

Submit Your Request
You should receive an email confirming your request was sent. (If you haven’t already, you can submit your request here.)

Within 48 – 72 Hrs of Request
Tour Bookings Office will send an estimate for your approval.

After Confirmed Estimate
Tour Bookings Office will send an agreement through AdobeSign.

One Month before Your Performance
Your payment is due! Amanda Arnold will reach out if you have not sent payment.

Two Weeks Before Your Performance
Tour Bookings Office will send a performance reminder confirming contact details, location, and other reminders.

Performance Day
The tour will arrive at your school one and a half hours before the performance. Enjoy the show!

You (the educator)
Submit your request.
Approve estimate.
Sign the agreement.
Complete payment one month prior to performance.
Confirm reminder information is correct.
Complete the survey and let us know how we did!

Us (MST)
Send you an estimate based on your request.
Send you an agreement through AdobeSign.
Remind you about payment one month prior to the performance.
Send performance reminder with contact details, location, playbills, posters, and other reminders.
Perform for you and your students!
We will send you a survey with our cast photo.

Do we need a stage?
No, but a 20′ x 30′ area is required to allow a seamless experience for sets and actors! We can perform in cafetoriums, gyms, media spaces and more!

Can you perform outside?
Unfortunately, no. For the comfort and safety of our company, performances must be held inside.

Do you require any equipment?
We will bring all items necessary to perform. We just ask for access to power! See technical requirements for more information.

How many students can attend?
Our audience maximum is 450 per performance, including adults.

What time is the performance?
Performance times can be set for whatever works best for your school, pending availability!

Can we book more than two performances?
Performances are limited to three per day. If your school would like to book more than two performances on one date, we require at least an hour break in between the second and third performance.

Why do you need to arrive an hour and a half before the performance?
We come with a full set, costumes, and sound equipment! To make sure everything is put together and ready, we ask for access to the performance space an hour and a half prior to the performance.

What if we need to cancel?
Touring performances can be cancelled up to one month prior to the performance at no charge. Please contact the Tour Bookings Office for more information.

Can we reschedule?
You can reschedule a performance up to three weeks prior to the performance, pending availability. Travel fees may need to be adjusted. Please contact the Tour Bookings Office for more information.

Is MST an approved Vendor for my district?
We are approved vendors for most of the school districts within the Houston area. If you need us to update vendor information, please contact the Tour Bookings Office.

Can MST provide proof of insurance for my school?
Yes, please contact the Tour Bookings Office for this information.

Need funding assistance?
Main Street Theater’s Theater for Youth is a member of the Texas Touring Roster hosted by the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA).

You can apply directly to the Texas Commission on the Arts for a grant to cover up to 50% of the touring fees and expenses.

Please contact TCA directly for additional information on grant requests at (512) 463-5535.
https://www.arts.texas.gov/touring-artists-wc/
https://www.arts.texas.gov/grants/grant-calendar-2/

For payment questions, please contact Amanda Arnold at aarnold@mainstreettheater.com or 713-524-9196 option 3

Need help paying for our tour or character visit?
Email Anina Moore at Texas Commission on the Arts: anina@arts.texas.gov
November 1, 2026 (for performances through March 14, 2027)
February 1, 2027 (for performances through June 14, 2027)

Will we get study guides and educational materials?
Yes! All available Study Guides can be found here! We will send study guides after your school is booked.

Can we purchase merchandise to be brought to our school?
Yes! Merchandise is available here! We will send this link in your performance reminder.