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Max & Ruby
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $6.00

Monday, October 8, 2007
FSDB St Augustine, 9:30 & 11:30
Admission $6.00

(Grades PK-3) FCAT: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Music, Relationships & Family  

Big sisters have big responsibilities, especially when the little brother is a big trouble-maker. Ruby, a seven-year-old rabbit, loves her Grandma very much and wants to do something special for her. She gets the brilliant idea to put on a show, with music and costumes and a castle and everything! She'll need some help, though, so she tries to enlist her little brother Max. Follow the escapades of bunny siblings Max and Ruby in this new musical inspired by Rosemary Wells’ books and based on the popular top-rated Nickelodeon television program “Max and Ruby”.

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Beakman Live Science Show!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
UNF, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades K-8) FCAT connection: Science  

Do the words “Science Project” strike fear in your heart? Let Beakman – Obie award-winning artist Paul Zaloom – unlock the secrets of science (well, some of them) for you and your family. He is living proof that science can be fun, with belief-suspending demonstrations of intriguing scientific principles, plenty of audience participation, and his trademark goofy humor. “A fast, funny, relentlessly hip science show!” -Associated Press

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From the Mixed Up Files of
Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler
Produced by: ArtsPower
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades 3-6) FCAT connection: Family Relationships, Literature-Based, Language/Communications Skills, Musical, Values-Based  

To celebrate the 37th anniversary of E.L. Konigsburg’s Newbery Medal-winning classic, ArtsPower has created an enchanting new drama that follows Claudia Kincaid and her brother Jamie up the stone steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and right into the middle of an adventure sure
to captivate audiences of all ages!

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The Lion, The Witch, And
The Wardrobe
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Monday, November 19, 2007
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

Friday, November 16, 2007
FSDB St Augustine, 9:30 & 11:30
Admission $7.00

(Grades 1-7) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Relationships & Family    

This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winterlast year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne. "Conveys the inspirational magic that has captivated young readers for decades." -- Lynn Heffley, The Los Angeles Times

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Junie B. Jones
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Monday, December 10, 2007
UNF, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades K-5) FCAT: Reading List, Communications & Language Arts, Relationships and 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 new musical based on the books by Barbara Park.

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Dr. Dolittle
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
The Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $6.00

Monday, January 14, 2008
FSDB St Augustine, 9:30 & 11:30
Admission $6.00

(Grades 2-6) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Music, Visual Arts,  
Relationships & Family    

Inspired by the classic book, author (and World War I lieutenant) Hugh Lofting reaches out to his son during wartime by writing a
magical story about a kind-hearted doctor who can talk to the animals. When Doctor John Dolittle learns that a mysterious disease is afflicting the monkeys of Africa, he sets off on a musical adventure to come to the animals' aid. Doctor Dolittle is an enchanting
musical about communication and the power of storytelling.

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Little Red Riding Hood
Produced by: Barter Theatre
Tuesday , January 29, 2008
The Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $6.00

(Grades PK-4) FCAT connection: Social Studies, Language Arts, Theatre Arts    

This beloved tale is brought to life with theatricality and beauty. The forest and animals come alive in this faithful retelling filled with movement, laughter and suspense.

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Mammoth Follies
Produced by: Hudson Vagabond Puppets
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades 2-6) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Relationships & Family    

From 1984 to 1998, Mammoth Follies was performed for audiences all over the country, including the BAM Opera House. After a
7-year absence, the dinosaurs will once again storm the stage in a completely renovated production of this wildly popular and thoroughly educational production. Mammoth Follies explores the wonders of evolution in an old-fashioned revue of original songs, witty jokes, and earth-smashing dances performed by giant dinosaur puppets. This program will dramatize historic and scientific facts (as well as some myths) about the great age of the dinosaur. Enormous puppets populate the stage, including your host Willie Mammoth, Smiley the Saber-Toothed Tiger, Bessie the 22-foot long Apatosaurus, Tony and Trixie Triceratops, Terry the Pterodactyl, and the 11-foot tall T. Rex in a musical trip through pre-history.

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Buffalo Soldier
Produced by: Theatre IV
Monday, March 3, 2008
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades 3-Adult) FCAT connection: Biography, Family Ties, History, Multi-Cultural, Music 

Based on the true story of our nation’s longest-surviving Buffalo Soldier and veteran of the Spanish-American War, this dramatic play with music tells the heroic story of the brave African-American soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalries, who served our country well with little of the recognition they deserved. In 1996, Buffalo Soldier was one of twelve plays selected as the Best American Plays for Young American History Month.

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Tom Sawyer
Produced by: Birmingham Children's Theatre
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
UNF, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

(Grades 2-6) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Relationships & Family    

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is based on the classic story by Mark Twain. Tom's adventures begin with a whitewashed fence, a sweet girl named Becky, Huckleberry Finn, and tales of pirating and treasure hunting. Only after a surprising funeral and a murder trial where the truth is uncovered does the audience see Tom not only as an adventurer but also as a moral hero. Join in sharing the lessons of bravery, truth, and adventure where Tom meets his match and mischievous fun begins...Tom Sawyer style.

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Fish Face
Produced by: ArtsPower
Thursday, April 24, 2008
The Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $7.00

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

Fish Face, part of the popular Kids of the Polk Street School series by two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff, is coming to the stage as a musical. Emily Arrow can do plenty of things well when she has Uni – her toy unicorn – to bring her good luck. She’s one of the fastest runners around, she’s great at math, and she hardly ever gets into trouble. But when Dawn Bosco appears, everything changes. The new girl seems to be good at everything. She even beats Emily in a race. Worst of all, Emily discovers that Dawn has stolen her unicorn! Will anyone believe Emily if she reveals Dawn’s terrible secret? In her efforts to understand why Dawn stole from her, Emily learns a few things about honesty and growing up. Maybe Dawn needs a friend, and maybe Emily doesn’t really need Uni after all. Addressing serious issues with a winningly light touch, this story sparkles with lively wit.

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
& Other Stories
Produced by: Theatreworks USA
Thursday , May 8, 2008
Florida Theatre, 10:00 & 12:00
Admission $6.00

(Grades K-4) FCAT connection: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts , Music, Multi-Cultural    

When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. Other Stories include “Amazing Grace”, “Borreguita and the Coyote”, “Imogene's Antlers” , “Martha Speaks”, “Master Man”, “Math Curse” and “Owen”.

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State of Florida Touring Grant

Battledrum
Produced by: Eckerd Theatre
Thursday, May 8, 2008
FSDB St Augustine, 9:30 & 11:30
Admission $6.00

(Grades 5 & Up) FCAT connection: Social Studies, Music, Theatre Arts    

Battledrum explores a complex period in American history through the eyes of young people. A sweeping tale, indelibly etched through compelling characters, daring adventure, raucous comedy, stirring music and, of course, drums. "Fifth graders are keenly aware of the contemporary world at war - and what stuns them about the American Civil War is the discovery that kids were actively engaged in battle. Their eyes widen and they gulp. You can tell they're thinking - 'it could happen.'" -Playwright Doug Cooney

BATTLEDRUM is made possible in part by funding from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs through the Challenge Grant Program. Illustration by Carl Cowden III

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