SCHOOLTIME 2013-14
SERIES
All shows $5 with run times of approximately 55 minutes. For show descriptions and more information, please visit www.hoffmanperformingarts.org or call 727.712.2706. Bright Star Touring Theatre presents
Eckerd Theater Company presents
When I Was Bullied: Amazing Stories of Personal Triumph
Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe
Thursday, October 3, 10:45am Ruth Eckerd Hall Main Stage Curriculum Connections: Anti-Bullying, “Commitment to Character,” History, Social Studies, Theater Grades: 3-6 This empowering production introduces audiences to famous people, including Franklin Roosevelt, Helen Keller and Albert Einstein, who overcame tremendous obstacles to achieve great things. The show teaches acceptance, compassion, empathy and friendship with a strong anti-bullying message.
Friday, October 18, 10:45am Ruth Eckerd Hall Main Stage Curriculum Connections: Language Arts & Literacy, Theater Grades: 4-12 Three brilliant tales from the troubled mind of Edgar Allan Poe come to life on stage: The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell-Tale Heart. Adapted by awardwinning playwright Eric Coble, this performance captures both the poetry and terror of Poe’s work. Join us, if you dare!
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favourites
Eckerd Theater Company presents
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Thursday, October 17, 10:45am Monday, October 21, 10:45am Murray Studio Theater Curriculum Connections: Language Arts & Literacy, Teamwork, Theater Grades: 2-5 Experience all the magic and adventure of this classic C.S. Lewis tale. Meet Lucy, Peter, the White Witch, the Great Lion and all the characters of Narnia in this fast-paced, innovative adaptation. The focus here is on fun, great storytelling and the unlimited world of imagination.
Show schedule subject to change.
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 City of Clearwater, the National Endowment for the Arts 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 National Guild for Community Arts Education, The Tampa Bay Times Fund, Inc., Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc., the Pinellas County Community Foundation, and the Pinellas County Cultural Foundation.
Thursday, November 14, 10:45am Ruth Eckerd Hall Main Stage Curriculum Connections: Language Arts & Literacy, Theater, Visual Arts Grades: PreK-2 Delight in the famous tales of Eric Carle set to music and retold on stage in black light. See The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon as never before! Always a favorite, don’t miss this magical performance.
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