NEWS RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT:
Beth Carper, Press & Media Relations Manager, Florida Theatre
(904) 562-5988 / beth@floridatheatre.com
FLORIDA THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE 2025-2026 THEATREWORKS SEASON
JACKSONVILLE, FL (June 4, 2025) - The Florida Theatre is proud to present the 48th season of Theatreworks for schools, homeschools, and individuals!
Theatreworks provides the best national 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
Date & Times: October 6, 2025 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Puppetry, Visual Arts, Fairy Tales, Repetition, Rhyming, Rhythmic Patterns
Sons of Mystro
Date & Time: October 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
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Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Theme: Music
Science of Magic
Date & Times: October 27, 2025 at 10 a.m. and noon
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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
Date & Times: January 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: 3 & Up
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: History, Language Arts, Biography, Multicultural, History, Social Sciences
Alice in Wonderland
Date & Times: January 29, 2026 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: K-5
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Language Arts, Literary Classic, Character Development, Reading
Click Clack Moo
Date & Times: February 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: K-4
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication & Language Arts, Music, Literature-Based, Relationships & Family, Friendship
The Pout Pout Fish
Date & Times: February 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication & Language Arts, Music, Social Studies, Confidence, Adventure, Friendship, Teamwork
Freedom Songs
Date & Times: February 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: 3 & Up
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication & Language Arts, Music, Literature-Based, Relationships & Family, Creativity, Teamwork, Friendship
Pete the Cat
Date & Times: March 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: PK-3
Run Time: 50 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication & Language Arts, Music, Literature-Based, Relationships & Family, Creativity, Teamwork, Friendship
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!/The Musical
Date & Times: April 13, 2026 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication & Language Arts, Music, Literature-Based, Relationships & Family, Creativity, Teamwork, Friendship
Dr. Kaboom Look Out! Science is Coming!
Date & Times: April 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: PK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Theme: Science
Boy Who Grew Flowers
Date & Times: April 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. and noon
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Grades: K-3
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication & Language Arts, Music, Literature-Based, Relationships & 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 here. 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.
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About Theatreworks
Theatreworks, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in Jacksonville, FL, committed to providing the best quality 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.
About the Florida Theatre
There is something for everyone at the Florida Theatre. From pop, jazz, rock, comedy, country, and blues to ballet, the historic Florida Theatre offers over 200 cultural and entertainment events annually for every taste and age. For tickets or to learn more about our educational performances for schools, rentals, membership, or the nonprofit corporation that manages this majestic place, please visit us at www.floridatheatre.com.