2014-2015 SchoolTime Series Sponsored by All shows $5 with run times of approximately 55 minutes. For show descriptions and more information, please visit www.HoffmanSchoolOfTheArts.com or call 727.712.2706. Sticks and Stones Friday, October 24, 10:45am Capitol Theatre Curriculum Connections: Anti-Bullying, Social Studies, Theater Grades: 3- 6 An interactive performance fueled by audience participation and energy, students can examine and determine their role in the bullying trio comprised of the bullied, the bystander, and the bully. With an emphasis on tolerance, empathy and compassion, audiences are inspired to change through personal courage and social responsibility by listening to someone else’s experiences and recognizing themselves through others.
The Math Maniac Show Monday, November 10, 10:45am Ruth Eckerd Hall Curriculum Connections: Math, Theater, Visual Arts Grades: K – 5 In his fast-paced, up-beat and highly visual demonstrations, The Math Maniac proves that learning and and fun go together naturally. Helping students hone their skills in place, values, fractions, measurements, geometry, money, operations, patterns, and probability, The Math Maniac takes students to new levels of learning while keeping each child on the edge of their seat Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents
Rip Van Winkle: Washington Irving’s Great Sportin’ Adventure December 15, 10:45am Capitol Theatre Curriculum Connections: History, Language Arts & Literacy, Theater, Visual Arts Grades: K – 5 This original musical featuring a cast of giant puppets, shadows, and traditional puppets brings to life American author Washington Irving’s famous short story “Rip Van Winkle.” When Rip Van Winkle and his hunting dog Wolfie get lost in the woods in the dark of the moon, they happen to meet Captain Henry Hudson. When Rip accepts Henry’s challenge to a magical bowling match he learns you have to work hard to make your dreams come true.
Thank you to our 2014-15 Grantors! 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 School of the Arts is supported in part by The Tampa Bay Times Fund, Inc., Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc., the Pinellas Community Foundation, Friends of Music, Target, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Pinellas Cultural Foundation, Macy’s, Florida Blue, the Nichols Foundation, South Arts, the Lightning Foundation, New York Life, UPS, GTE Foundation, The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., Wells Fargo, Clearwater Jazz Holiday and the Volunteer Usher Fund.