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WOMEN WITHOUT MEN

MID-AUGUST LUNCH

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

POLAR EXPRESS

HALLOWEEN

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

HISTORY & HAUNTS TOUR

HOLIDAY CLASSICS

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

MIRACLE ON 34th STREET

WHITE CHRISTMAS

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

 

BALCONY-TO-BACKSTAGE TOURS

All tours begin at 11:30 in the morning and last 1.5 hours.

Saturday, September 18 at 11:30am Thursday, September 23 at 11:30am Saturday, November 6 at 11:30am Tuesday, November 9 at 11:30am Saturday, December 4 at 11:30am Tuesday, December 7 at 11:30am

ADMISSION:

$5 ~13 and up

$2 ~ children 2-12 years

Free for kids under 2 and all Tampa Theatre members.

Benefits Tampa Theatre's continuing restoration and operations.

Reservations are not required for individuals or small groups. However, for groups over 10, reservations are requested but not required.

Call (813) 274-8286 or email gargoyles@tampatheatre.org with the details of your group.

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Tampa Theatre Field Trips & Education Programs


Did you know Tampa Theatre serves over 25,000 children during the school year?  The schedule for the 2010 - 2011 season is below. 

YOU MUST RESERVE SEATS IN ADVANCE. 
THERE ARE NO WALK-UP SALES FOR
SCHOOL AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

 * Tampa Theatre Presentations *

* History Under the Stars *

* Additional Arts Presenters & Programs*

 

TAMPA THEATRE PRESENTATIONS


HOW TO BOOK: Please note that reservations for HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS must be made through the Hillsborough County Public School Field Trip Office.  For Hillsborough County Schools call (813) 272-4963 or visit artsinedu.com.

For all other districts, private schools, and home schools, please use the following

order forms:

RESERVATION FORM
CANCELLATION FORM
CHANGE OF ORDER FORM

For most shows, a downloadable Studdy Buddy is provided. 

The Study Buddies are educational tools designed

to enhance the learning experience

and should be used in advance of attending.

Questions about booking Tampa Theatre Presentations? 

E-mail us or call (813)274-5510.

 

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THE RAINBOW FISH

October 20, 2010 ~ 10:15 am & 11:45 am

the rainbow fish

With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales,

the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique?

Will some good advice from the wise old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her? ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others.

 

For Grades:  K - 2

RESERVATION FORM

STUDY BUDDY

Length:  55 Minutes

Admission:  $5.50

Presented by Tampa Theatre
Performed by ArtsPower

 

 

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IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE

& OTHER STORY BOOKS

October 25, 2010 ~ 10:30 am

if you give a mouse a cookieTheatreworksUSA presents a sparkling musical revue based on popular children's books, including:

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (by Laura Joffe Numeroff) When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect.

Amazing Grace (by Mary Hoffman) Follow young Grace as she attempts to break stereotypes in an effort to play the title character in her school's production of Peter Pan.

Borreguita and the Coyote (by Verna Aardema) The classic Mexican tale of a little lamb, or borreguita, who uses her wits to escape a hungry coyote.

Imogene's Antlers (by David Small) Young Imogene is delighted to wake up with "cool" antlers, but soon discovers that her parents and school principals do not share her enthusiasm.

Master Man (by Aaron Shepard) A man whose muscles are as big as his ego earns his comeuppance when he claims to be the world's strongest man in this Nigerian tall tale.

Math Curse (by Jon Scieszka) This story playfully addresses the phobia some kids have when tackling seemingly impossible math problems.

Owen (by Kevin Henkes) Owen just can't bear to part with his beloved blanket, Fuzzy - a problem, since he is about to start kindergarten. Owen's understanding mother provides a clever solution.

 

For Grades:  K - 4

RESERVATION FORM

STUDY BUDDY

Length:  60 Minutes

Admission:  $5.50

Presented by Tampa Theatre
Performed by TheatreworksUSA

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OTHERWISE KNOWN AS

SHEILA THE GREAT

November 4 , 2010 ~ 10:30 am

sheila the great 

 

Being a 10 year-old kid is kind of a pain. Having an older sister is really a pain. Being afraid of everything is ... well, just plain painful! Sheila Tubman, otherwise known as Sheila the Great, comes of age in ArtsPower's lively and poignant musical about discovering the person within.

 

 

For Grades:  2 - 6

RESERVATION FORM

STUDY BUDDY

Length:  50 Minutes

Admission:  $5.50

Presented by Tampa Theatre
Performed by ArtsPower

 

 

 

 

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CHARLOTTE'S WEB

January 19, 2011 ~ 10:30 am

charlotte's webTheatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman -- she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. (approximately one-hour in length)

 

 

For Grades:  K - 5

RESERVATION FORM

STUDY BUDDY

Length:  60 Minutes

Admission:  $5.50

Presented by Tampa Theatre
Performed by TheatreworksUSA

 

 

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MADELINE & THE BAD HAT

February 2, 2011 ~ 10:30 am

 

madeline and the bad hat

ArtsPower’s Madeline and the Bad Hat, an original musical based upon the much-loved book, captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelmans’s Madeline series. It traces the adventures of a young Parisian girl who – despite starting off on the wrong foot with a mischievous new neighbor – eventually learns that first impressions aren’t everything.

When one fine day the Spanish Ambassador moves into the house next door, Madeline and Miss Clavel and the other girls quickly discover that his son Pepito is a true horror! Rude and conceited, Pepito seems at first to be nothing but trouble.

But when he unexpectedly finds himself in real danger, it’s up to the resourceful Madeline to get him out of it. Can she teach Pepito a lesson into the bargain, and does he have a hidden good side after all? This gently amusing tale of enemies-become-friends will charm and entertain children and parents alike.

 

 

For Grades: K - 2

RESERVATION FORM

STUDY BUDDY

Length:  55 Minutes

Admission:  $5.50

Presented by Tampa Theatre
Performed by ArtsPower

 

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HARRY THE DIRTY DOG

February 23 , 2011 ~ 10:30 am

harry the dirty dog 

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!

ArtsPower’s new musical, based on the classic book by Gene Zion with illustrations by Margaret Bloy Graham, captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedication to family found in Harry’s story.

 

 

 

For Grades:  K - 2

RESERVATION FORM

STUDY BUDDY

Length:  55 Minutes

Admission:  $5.50

Presented by Tampa Theatre
Performed by ArtsPower

 

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DUCK FOR PRESIDENT, FANCY NANCY

& OTHER STORY BOOKS

April 8, 2011 ~ 10:30 am

 

duck for presidentAn all-new musical revue featuring mini-musicals based on best-selling chldren's books (stories subject to change):

DUCK FOR PRESIDENT
The winds of change are blowing, and a politically ambitious Duck is leading the revolution! As he is elected as the leader of the farm, and then as the governor of the state, voters across the nation wonder: can Duck bring a new bill to Capitol Hill?

FANCY NANCY
Nancy just doesn't understand why she's the only one who appreciates the value of frilly accessories and a prodigious vocabulary. It's time to teach her family how to be fancy!

BABYMOUSE: THE MUSICAL
Curtain up, light the lights! Will the irresistible, irrepressible Babymouse win the lead in the school musical, or will Felicia Furrypaws steal the show?

I HAVE TO GO!
It's time for a car trip to Grandma and Grandpa's! Andrew insists that he doesn't need to use the restroom first, but one he's zipped, snapped, buttoned and buckled in the backseat, he hears the call of nature.

LEONARDO, THE TERRIBLE MONSTER
Though he isn't big and he can't seem to terrify anyone, Leonardo just knows he can frighten the biggest scaredy-cat in school! But maybe it's better to be a wonderful friend rather than a terrible monster.

PIRATES DON'T CHANGE DIAPERS
When Jeremy Jacob's old seafaring mateys show up to claim a buried treasure, they wake up his caterwaulin' little sister, and the piratical crew must go on babysitting patrol -- or walk the plank!

 

For Grades: K - 4

RESERVATION FORM

Length:  60 Minutes

Admission:  $5.50

Presented by Tampa Theatre
Performed by TheatreworksUSA

 

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HISTORY UNDER THE STARS


1934 Bank Night

TO BOOK:

call (813) 274-8287

to schedule a tour

DO NOT USE RESERVATION ORDER FORM

 

Tampa Theatre marked the pinnacle of the City’s success in 1926.  Since then, Tampa Theatre has been an integral part of the city’s history through the Florida Boom, the Depression, World War II, rise of the suburbs, desegregation, urban renewal and historic preservation.  Tampa Theatre has also adapted to social and cultural transitions over the last 83 years.

In this field trip designed for students studying Tampa history, we’ll cover these topics by dovetailing personal anecdotes from The Tampa Theatre Stories Project with the facts.  Students will also learn about the Theatre’s architecture and art, and get a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ!  Teacher guide includes suggestions for research, interviews, creative writing, essay topics and art activities.

For Grades:  4-12    

Length:  60 Minutes     

Admission:  $2.00 -- The minimum number of students is 20

Presented by Tampa Theatre

 

 

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT TAMPA THEATRE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Please make your reservations for these shows at

www.artsinedu.com

PRIVATE & HOME SCHOOLS: Please make your reservations by contacting the company presenting the show. You may access the company contact information by clicking on the name of the company and visiting their website.

 

Please check back closer to the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year for an updated list of additional arts presenters and contact information.


 

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