Technical Information

All live and re-broadcast programs in the Performing Arts Series are broadcast via satellite and the web.

Satellite Reception

If you have access to a moveable satellite dish, you can participate in the programs during the live broadcast or tape them for future use. Your school’s media services technician or library resources coordinator should be able to assist you. Satellite reception information for each program is e-mailed to every registered participant prior to each broadcast.

Satellite coordinates for the 2009-2010 season will be published below as they are available (typically 30 days before a broadcast).

Are you experiencing technical problems during the broadcast?

If you are downlinking the Performing Arts Series via satellite and are experiencing problems during the test time or the broadcast, call our Help Desk using the toll free number 1 (888) 478-8478 and press option 7 (seven). Trained staff at Vista Satellite Communications will help you troubleshoot the problem and answer any questions.

How do I watch the programs?

Satellite Reception

If your school has access to a satellite dish, you can participate in the programs during the live broadcast or tape them for future use. Your school’s media services technician or library resources coordinator should be able to assist you. Satellite reception information for each program and study guides are e-mailed to every registered participant prior to each broadcast.

Web Reception

At broadcast time, visit kennedy-center.org/pwtv and click on the "Broadcasts" link to access the current program. Please note that you must be logged onto the Performing Arts Series Web site using your username and password created during registration. RealPlayer™ is required to view the programs online and a high-speed Internet connection is recommended.

Television Networks/Providers

If your school does not have a satellite dish, your school system, local public television station, cable system, or regional media center may carry the series either live or a re-broadcast. Contact your local provider in your area for broadcast dates and times.

Other Methods for Viewing

If you cannot receive the programs or missed a broadcast call the Prince William Network at (800) 609-2680 for more information.

How do we participate?

Before and after all broadcasts, your students have an opportunity to ask questions of the artists via email. Encourage your students to e-mail questions to DistanceLearning@kennedy-center.org or fax them to (202) 416-8802, and be sure to include the name of your school and your city and state in your e-mail. We look forward to hearing from YOU!

Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers

Registered educators are permitted to tape each broadcast and use it in your educational institution for the life of the tape. You may duplicate and distribute pages of the online study guide among your colleagues and constituents. Programs are intended for the sole use of educators, administrators, and their students, and may not be licensed, distributed, given, or sold to any other person or institution without the express permission of the Kennedy Center Education Department. Call (202) 416-8846 for more information.

Broadcast Site License Agreement

Providers (i.e., PBS affi liates, regional media centers, educational networks, cable systems) may rebroadcast each program during the year following the original live broadcast. You must get express permission from the Kennedy Center Education Department to re-broadcast Performing Arts Series programs beyond one year following the original live broadcast. Call (202) 416-8846 for more information.

All programs in the Performing Arts Series are closed-captioned for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, are learning English as a second language, or are striving to master reading skills.