Back by popular demand!

Super Scientific CircusTuesday, October 9, 10:45am Ruth Eckerd Hall

Curriculum Connections: STEM (science, technology, engineering & math), Teamwork, Theater

Grades: 1-6

These skilled performers use amazing and amusing circus skills and magic tricks to create visual images of scientific concepts. A truly unforgettable science lesson that SOLD OUT last year!

FREE BUSES!

We offer FREE transportation to

our SchoolTime performances.* Call 727.712.2706 for more information.*Up to $100 per bus for Pinellas County schools

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All shows $5 unless otherwise noted. All performances run approximately 55 minutes. For show descriptions and more information, please visit www.hoffmanperformingarts.org or call 727.712.2706.

Special presentation for Election Day – TWO SHOWS! Eckerd Theater Company presents

VOTE?Tuesday, November 6 10:30am & Noon Ruth Eckerd Hall

Curriculum Connections: Civics, History, Language Arts & Literacy, Social Studies, Theater

Grades: 4-12

A unique Election Day experience featuring this historical play stressing the importance of the right to vote and how that privilege came to be – and a mock election provided by Kids Voting Tampa Bay.

Special FREE Presentation SEATING IS LIMITED – CALL NOW!

Agatha Christie’s The BBC MurdersMonday, November 12, 11:30am Capitol Theatre

Curriculum Connections: History, Language Arts & Literacy, Music, Theater

Grades: 9-12

In a FREE performance specifically for high school students, four rediscovered Agatha Christie mysteries will be performed for the first time in Florida. Don’t DARE to miss it!

Virginia Repertory Theater - Theater IV presents

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Based on Aesop’s FableMonday, December 10, 10:45am Ruth Eckerd Hall

Curriculum Connections: Commitment to Character, History, Language Arts & Literacy, Music, Theater

Grades: K-5

A colorful, musical re-telling of the classic fable, in which a young boy learns the importance of telling the truth and the consequences of “crying wolf.”

Eckerd Theater Company presents

Woodland TalesMonday, January 14, 10:45am Tuesday, January 15, 10:45am Murray Studio Theater

Curriculum Connections: History, Language Arts & Literacy, Multicultural Studies, Theater

Grades: PreK-2

Based on Native American legends, these lively stories combine humor and wisdom to enchant, entertain and educate young audiences.

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Support for Ruth Eckerd Hall is provided in part through the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Clearwater and the Leading Ladies of Ruth Eckerd Hall. The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute and the Eckerd Theater Company are supported in part by South Arts, The Tampa Bay Times Fund, Inc., Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc., the Pinellas Community Foundation, The MetLife Foundation, Roy M. Speer Foundation, Target, The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., Pinellas Cultural Foundation, Macy’s and the Volunteer Fund.

Theaterworks USA presents

Ramona QuimbyFriday, May 17, 10:45am Ruth Eckerd Hall

Curriculum Connections: Family Relationships, Language Arts & Literacy, Theater

Grades: 1-5

Ramona, the exasperating but lovable third-grader, has delighted young readers for more than fifty years through the books of Newbery Medal-winning writer Beverly Clearly. Hold onto your hats as you follow the latest breathless adventure of the world’s most animated elementary school student ever!

The Bronx Wanderers in ConcertTuesday, January 22, 10:45am Capitol Theatre

Curriculum Connections: History, Multi-Generational Relationships, Music, Theater

Grades: 5-12

Music is a family affair for The Bronx Wanderers. Join this dynamic group for a fun-filled, musical trip through the decades and back to the songs of today. Clapping, singing and dancing along are DEFINITELY allowed!

Please note, tickets for this performance are $6

Back by popular demand! Parent’s Choice Gold Award Winner

Roger Day Marsh MadnessMonday, February 4, 10:45am Tuesday, February 5, 10:45am Murray Studio Theater

Curriculum Connections: Environmental Studies, Language Arts & Literacy, Music, Science, Theater

Grades: PreK-3

Join our friend Roger on his all-original, highly- interactive musical journey up and down the amazing Atlantic seacoast, knee deep in squishy, oozy marsh mud and marveling at loggerhead turtles, ghost crabs and other cool coastal residents. A fantastical, fun-filled performance!

Doug Berky in Gems: The World’s Wisdom StoriesThursday, March 7, 10:45am Ruth Eckerd Hall

Curriculum Connections: “Commitment to Character”, History, Multicultural Studies, Teamwork, Theater, Visual Arts

Grades: K-5

Enjoy a collection of sagacious stories from around the world told with wonderfully elaborate handmade masks and puppets. Each story teaches us all that no matter how far apart we are, we are all alike.

*Show schedule subject to change.

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All shows $5 unless otherwise noted. All performances run approximately 55 minutes. For show descriptions and more information, please visit www.hoffmanperformingarts.org or call 727.712.2706.

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