Schooltime Series

Virginia Repertory Theatre: Have You Filled A Bucket Today?
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – 9:45 AM or 11:00AM
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Music, Literature, Reading, Character Development – Grades K-5

This play focuses on the benefits of positive, thoughtful behavior through the concept of “filling a bucket.” Have you Filled a Bucket Today: The Musical! relays the joys of friendship and compassion for both the receiver and the giver.

Jazz Reach: Jean Michel and the Be-Bop Kings
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 – 9:45 AM or 11:00AM
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Music, History – Grades 4-6

Celebrating the visionary American painter, Jean-Michel Basquiat and the jazz greats who inspired him, like Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, and Charlie Parker.  Basquiat’s work possesses intensity, humor, spontaneity, fire and grit.

Siegel Artists: Janet's Planet
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 – 9:45 AM or 11:00AM
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics – Grades K-5

Traveling at the "speed of thought," introducing the wonders of the galaxy to families and young audiences. The 45-minute interactive presentation engages and challenges students and is designed to inspire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) potential in elementary school age kids.

Virginia Repertory Theatre: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – 9:45 AM or 11:00AM
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall

History, Music – Grades 3-6

This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of others from the bonds of slavery. Her courage helped to change the world. Share her adventurous life with your students in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson.

Virginia Repertory Theatre: The Frog Prince
Monday, March 25, 2024 – 9:45 AM or 11:00AM
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Folk Tales, Literature, Language Arts, Reading – Grades K-5

When a spoiled princess drops her golden ball into a well, a noble frog retrieves it in exchange for her promise of friendship. The princess breaks her promise, and must face the music in this colorful, funny, faithful adaptation of the classic folk story first recorded by the Brothers Grimm.

Virginia Repertory Theatre: The Jungle Book
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – 11:00AM
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Folk Tales, History, Language Arts, Reading – Grades K-5

Join young Mowgli as he learns the ‘Laws’ of the jungle in this time-honored adventure. With the help of friends like the black panther, Bagheera, and Baloo the lovable bear, Mowgli learns about friendship and survival. Cheer as Mowgli faces his fear and foils his nemesis the tiger Shere Khan. This musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic will delight both the young and the young at heart.