The Young People’s Theatre is live theater performed by national touring companies geared for specific age groups, open to school children and home-schooled students. Each year this series has provided opportunities for thousands of school age children to attend outstanding performances of an enriching and educational nature.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Email ypt@southflorida.edu for a reservation form or call the SFSC Box Office at 863-784-7178. Tickets are $5.00 per student and groups receive 1 complimentary chaperone/educator ticket for every ten seats purchased.
Teachers, shows fill up quickly. Reserve your seats early by contacting us at ypt@southflorida.edu.
Numbers Don’t Lie
Tues. October 17, 2023 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a. m.
Weaving in the 5 basic strands of elementary mathematics, this multi-media musical proves how throughout civilization, math has led the way in every facet of our history. Filled with fun audience participation songs like “Pollution Solution” and “The Tap Measure,” two failing math students learn that, from sports to science, medicine to music, math is necessary in every part of our lives.
Grades 1 – 5
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Number Sense and Numeration, Measurement, Geometry & Spatial Sense, Patterning & Algebra, and Data Management & Probability
Steve Trash “Ecology is Awesome”
Tues. November 14, 2023 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Grades K-6
This rockin’ environment show is specifically tailored to the educational school audience. Steve’s ecology show is an excellent blend of eco-entertainment and eco-education featuring the Pollution Monster, green-themed magic tricks, music and plenty of laughs. Teachers receive curriculum-based study guides that relate directly to the content of the show. Students will take home a new understanding of their connection to the planet! “Best Environmental Education Program of the Year” – Environmental Education Assoc. of Alabama
Holiday Traditions Around the World
Monday, December 4, 2023 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
This fast-paced musical take s a joyous tour around the world of the dances, songs and stories about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and many more. Students will sing and clap as they learn new traditions and folklore of the magic of the season. This jubilee celebrates the true spirit of cultural diversity. Recommended for grades K – 3.
The Frog Prince
Thurs. January 25, 2023 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Stages Productions magical tale of The Frog Prince comes to life with its timeless lessons of compassion, keeping promises, and true beauty. This powerful musical cleverly mixes these vital themes with great songs, comedy, dancing, and just enough romance to create a memorable experience for the whole family. Join the Enchanted Frog, the Beautiful Princess, and the Entire Kingdom as they learn that “you can’t judge a book by its cover, and you can’t judge a frog by his warts!”
* CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Virtue, Honesty, Prejudice
