The Florida Theatre is planning the 48th season of Theatreworks for schools, homeschools and individuals.
Theatreworks provides top touring children’s theatre to school-age children on the First Coast. Founded in 1979, Theatreworks was an independent organization until it merged with the Florida Theatre in 2019. Each show has themes that fit with the curriculum of Duval County.
Introducing children to the world of theatre by providing community programs for local school children has been an integral part of the Florida Theatre’s mission to provide memorable arts and entertainment experiences for all ages. School reservations, homeschoolers and individual tickets are all available purchase options for each Theatreworks show:
“Billy Goats Gruff”
When: 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 6
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/billy-goats-gruff
Tickets also available there.
Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum themes: puppetry, visual arts, fairy tales, repetition, rhyming, rhythmic patterns
“Sons of Mystro”
When: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 17
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/sons-of-mystro-1
Tickets also available there.
Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum theme: music
“Science of Magic”
When: 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 27
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/science-of-magic
Tickets also available there.
Grades: 1-5
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum themes: scientific method, mirrors/light reflection/refraction, physical properties, physical changes, perspective, magnetism, theatre/drama, problem solving, states of matter, the water cycle
“Heroes of the Underground Railroad”
When: 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 20, 2026
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/heroes-of-the-underground-railroad
Tickets also available there.
Grades: 3 and up
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum themes: history, language arts, biography, multicultural, history, social sciences
“Alice in Wonderland”
When: 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 29, 2026
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/alice-in-wonderland-1
Tickets also available there.
Grades: K-5
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum themes: language arts, literary classic, character development, reading
“Click Clack Moo”
When: 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 2, 2026
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/click-clack-moo-1
Tickets also available there.
Grades: K-4
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum themes: communication and language arts, music, literature-based, relationships & family, friendship
“The Pout Pout Fish”
When: 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 9, 2026
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/the-pout-pout-fish
Tickets also available there.
Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum themes: communication and language arts, music, social studies, confidence, adventure, friendship, teamwork
“Freedom Songs”
When: 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 17, 2026
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/freedom-songs
Tickets also available there.
Grades: 3 and up
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum themes: communication and language arts, music, literature-based, relationships and family, creativity, teamwork, friendship
“Pete the Cat”
When: 10 a.m. to noon March 9, 2026
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/pete-the-cat-2
Tickets also available there.
Grades: PK-3
Run Time: 50 minutes
Curriculum themes: communication and language arts, music, literature-based, relationships and family, creativity, teamwork, friendship
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!/The Musical”
When: 10 a.m. to noon April 13, 2026
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/dont-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus
Tickets also available there.
Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum themes: communication and language arts, music, literature-based, relationships and family, creativity, teamwork, friendship
“Dr. Kaboom Look Out! Science is Coming!”
When: 10 a.m. to noon April 17, 2026
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/dr-kaboom-look-out-science-is-coming
Tickets also available there.
Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum theme: science
“Boy Who Grew Flowers”
When: 10 a.m. to noon April 20, 2026
Event link/show description: floridatheatre.com/events/detail/boy-who-grew-flowers
Tickets also available there.
Grades: K-3
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum themes: communication and language arts, music, literature-based, relationships and family, creativity, teamwork, friendship
Ticket Prices
How to reserve as an individual: Call the box office at 904-355-2787 or reserve online by clicking the show title and then click the “Buy Now” button on the individual event page.
How to reserve as a school: Place your reservation at floridatheatre.com/events/theatreworks-form. For more information about attending or booking a Theatreworks production, contact Theatreworks Program Manager Jamie Kent by calling 904-353-3500 or emailing jamie@floridatheatre.com.
About Theatreworks
Theatreworks, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in Jacksonville committed to providing professional touring theatre available to schoolchildren and their families on Florida’s First Coast. Every Theatreworks performance is an arts-in-education concept that includes academic skills such as math, science, history, language arts and creative writing.
