The Mystery of King Tut
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Monday, October 6, 2008
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades 2-9) FCAT: History, Literature.  

The New York Times reviewed this new musical as having everything to keep students riveted including intrigue, treasure and a genuine historical mystery. It tells the stories of Tutankhamen, the "boy king" who ruled Egypt in the 14th century B.C., and Howard Carter, the archeologist who made him famous by discovering his tomb in 1922. Our authors began with the grain of fact about Tut's life that has survived thousands of years, but had to do a bit of storytelling in order to fill in the historical gaps (including the cause of his death, which continues to be debated among scholars). The result is a compelling tale of two men looking to leave their marks on history in two very different worlds.

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Harry the Dirty Dog
Produced by: Arts Power
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades K-2) FCAT connection: Family & Relationships, Literature Based, Music.

Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There’s just one problem: he hates taking baths. He hates them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. After a wonderful day spent playing in the dirt, Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots…and returns home to find that his family doesn’t recognize him!

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Vote?
Produced by: Eckerd Theatre Company
Friday, October 24, 2008
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades 5-12) FCAT connection: History, Social Studies, Theatre Arts.

It’s Election Day, 2008. Eighteen-year-old Nicole Harrison registered to vote when she got her driver’s license but has no intention of casting a ballot today. Why bother? There are just too many things to do. As her friend argues about the need to voice an opinion, Nicole suddenly slips back through time, back into the midst of the Revolutionary War! Nicole battles to return to her own time while her compatriots battle for the very right she so casually dismisses. Tossed through time from one historical event to another, standing beside women, minorities and young people, all demanding and claiming their rights, Nicole participates in changing the face of democracy as we all learn just how many shoulders we’re standing on every time we step into a voting booth. Students will have the chance to participate in a mock election as they cast their own votes for President at the theatre and learn before the national election if their votes accurately predicted the outcome! Every school will represent a state in a unique teaching opportunity about the Electoral College.

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If You Give A Pig A Pancake and Other Story Books
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Friday, November 14, 2008
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

Thursday, November 13, 2008
St Augustine Amphitheatre, 10:00 Only!
Admission $7.00

(Grades K-4) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Music, Theatre Arts, Multicultural, Relationships & Family.    

If you liked If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books, you'll love TheatreworksUSA’s lastest production of mini-musicals based on popular kids' books! They include, “If You Give A Pig a Pancake” (A bossy pig's demands frazzle a little girl in this hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect ), “Ruby Mae Has Something to Say” (Tongue-tied Ruby Mae dreams of delivering a message of universal peace and understanding to the United Nations. Her clever nephew creates a wonderful contraption that allays her fear of public speaking), and “Diary of a Worm,” ”Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig,” “How I Became a Pirate,” “Lilly’s Big Day,” “The Paper Bag Princess” and “Horace & Morris But Mostly Dolores.”

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Seussical!
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Monday ,November 17, 2007
The Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades PK-4) FCAT: Literature Based, Communications & Language Arts, Theatre Arts, Relationships and Family, Music.

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, this adaptation especially for young audiences features thirteen actors and enhanced production values. Seussical is TheatreworksUSA's biggest show ever! The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics. When the sweet, good-natured elephant Horton hears a small cry for help coming from a small speck of dust, he promises to rescue and guard it because "a person's a person, no matter how small."

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Amber Brown Is Not A Crayon
Produced by: Arts Power
Thursday, December 12, 2008
The Florida Times-Union Fine Arts Center, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades 1-4) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Music,  
Relationships & Family.    

Amber Brown and Justin are best friends. But when Justin finds out that he is moving away, everything begins to change. Based on Paula Danziger’s popular book, this lighthearted yet poignant musical introduces audiences to a refreshingly forthright girl who must face up to the hard realities that change brings.

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I Can Be Anything: The Simple Machine Musical
Produced by: Barter Theatre
Wednesday , January 14, 2009
FCCJ Wilson Center, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades 1-5) FCAT connection: Science, Character Counts, Music &Theatre.

You may already know that the Inclined Plane, Lever, Wedge, Pulley, and Wheel and Axle are the six basic mechanical devices used to make work easier. But did you know they sing? Explore the fascinating world of simple machines as all six discover the magical power of individuality and the infinite potential of teamwork. For Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in the sea, sharing doesn’t come so easily. What will happen if she refuses to share her silvery scales with her best friend? Children and adults will be charmed by this musical gem of generosity and inner beauty based on Marcus Pfister’s award-winning book.

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The Rainbow Fish
Produced by: Arts Power
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades K-2) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Character Counts, Music.

Hurray, Hurray! Junie B. Jones is finally graduating from kindergarten and is ready for first grade, at last! But getting used to the whole new group of friends, a new teacher, and new glasses is challenging, even for irrepressible Junie B. Follow her adventures as she writes everything down in her "top-secret Personal beeswax" journal. A musical based on the books by Barbara Park.

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Junie B. Jones
(2 Days of Shows at the Florida Theatre!)
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Monday, April 6, 2009
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades K-5) FCAT connection: Reading List, Communications & Language Arts, Relationships & Family, Music.

Hurray, Hurray! Junie B. Jones is finally graduating from kindergarten and is ready for first grade, at last! But getting used to the whole new group of friends, a new teacher, and new glasses is challenging, even for irrepressible Junie B. Follow her adventures as she writes everything down in her "top-secret Personal beeswax" journal. A musical based on the books by Barbara Park.

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Nate The Great
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

Monday, April 27, 2009
St Augustine Amphitheatre, 10:00 Only!
Admission $7.00

(Grades K-4) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Relationships & Family.    

A new musical about teamwork and friendship (imaginary and otherwise). Who do you call when there's a mystery you just can't solve? Nate the Great of course! He has found lost balloons, slippers, chickens, and even a lost goldfish. But, can he solve the baffling case of the missing painting? Find out in this new musical based on the first volume in Marjorie Weinman Sharmat's classic book series.

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The Color of Justice
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades 3-9) FCAT: Communications & Language Arts, Social Studies, Multicultural.

TheatreworksUSA proudly presents the story of a brave young girl and a great warrior for justice in their battle for equal rights. In a time when many schools were segregated and the practice of "separate but equal" was common, Thurgood Marshall, prominent legal counsel for the NAACP, and a courageous eight-year-old student begin a battle that ultimately changes the lives of black school children all over America. Follow their case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court in this gripping drama based on the actual events surrounding the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education.

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The Great Alphabet Adventure
Produced by: Eckerd Theatre Company
Wednesday , May 6, 2009
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades PK-3) FCAT connection: Language Arts, Science, Theatre Arts, Health.   

A wonderful theatre adventure filled with audience participation, colorful and surprising characters, and all the suspense of a treasure hunt. Alex is bored until Zora, his new neighbor, suddenly appears. Zora’s adventurous spirit spurs Alex out of his doldrums. Together they embark on a treasure hunt through the alphabet and discover the magical world of books. Filled with colorful and wacky characters, The Great Alphabet Adventure explores both the value of friendship and the joy of reading.

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Magic Tree House
Produced by: Brad Simon Agency
Monday, May 11, 2009
Florida Theatre, 10:00 ONLY!
Admission $7.00

(Grades 2-6) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Music, Theatre Arts.    

End of Year Extravaganza! Great Opportunity for final field trip of the year! ONE SHOW ONLY!
The NY Times #1 Best-Selling Children's Book Series Is Coming To the Stage! Based on Mary Pope Osborne’s beloved series of children’s books, this musical transports one of Jack and Annie’s Merlin Missions onto the stage to create a theatrical event for the entire family. An enchanting blend of song, story, and stagecraft, it is a breathtaking spectacle that will keep kids and grownups on the edge of their seats! “Reading and writing are about the magic of the imagination.” - Mary Pope Osborne

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