SchoolTime Series sponsored by Duke Energy
The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts SchoolTime Series delivers the joy and wonder of LIVE theater to thousands of local school children each year while offering curriculum support to educators bringing language arts, science, math, and history to life!
Check out all the great field trip opportunities below!
REVolutions Dance Company
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 • 9:45AM & 11:30AM
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Grades 2-6
An engaging and interactive dance performance recognizing and respecting our differences while celebrating our similarities.
Curriculum Connections: Dance, Music, Social Studies
Raymond James Presents: Middle School Arts
Celtic Angels
Tue, Feb 24, 2026 • 11AM
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Grades 2-6
Just ahead of St. Patrick's Day take a musical journey through Ireland with the Celtic Angels!
Curriculum Connections: Dance, Geography, History, Language Arts, Music, Social Studies
Raymond James Presents: Middle School Arts
Roger Day
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 • 11AM
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Grades Pre-K-2
Join award-winning children's musician, Roger Day, for a concert that is jam-packed with fun, interactive, and engaging ways to learn and be active. Kids of all ages will sing loud, jump high, and dream big!
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Music, Science, Social Studies
Dr. Kaboom – Look Out! Science is Coming!
Tue, Apr 14 • 11am
The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Grades 2-8
The Doktor takes his audience on an educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor and comedy while demonstrating spectacular applications of the physical sciences. Topics covered include safety; pressure and force; simple machines; velocity; application of science to everyday life; the scientific method (hypothesis and experimentation); multiple experimentation; constant discovery of new information and date; definitions: chemical reactions, exothermic, external and chemical formula; mass; air pressure and demonstration vs. experimentation.
Raymond James Presents: Middle School Arts
Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show
Thu, Jan 22 • 9:45am & 11:30am
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Grades: Pre-K - 5
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It’s an unforgettable field trip through time—without ever leaving your seat!
Pirate School: Follow Your Compass
Stay Tuned for Event Date! • 9:45am & 11:30am
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Grades: Pre-K - 3
This show is a pro-kid, character building production where students experience simple solutions to resolving conflict and the important concepts of respect, responsibility, compassion and courage are underscored.
Puss In Boots: Bits n Pieces Puppet Theatre
Thu, Feb 12 • 9:45am & 11:30am
The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Grades: Pre-K - 3
See the classic tale of Puss in Boots come alive through puppetry.
*School groups wanting to attend are asked to call the Education Associates at 727-712-2706 or email rehedu@rutheckerdhall.net to reserve group seats. Groups include public, private, and homeschooled students.
