It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.

Equal parts interactive science, comedy, and personal empowerment messages, Doktor Kaboom returns with a new show. Under Pressure! illustrates physical science concepts, which are also metaphors for real-life mental and emotional pressures. Doktor Kaboom validates the pressures some students may feel, and shares tools and life lessons as resources for dealing with the difficulties that face us all.

Step Afrika!’s The Evolution Tour is an electrifying production that fuses groundbreaking step choreography with the vibrant soundscape of a live DJ. As the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping, Step Afrika! pushes the boundaries of stepping, blending tradition with innovation to create an unforgettable, high-energy experience. Don’t miss the evolution of step like you’ve never seen before!

Jack has a problem. He’s trying to avoid becoming a hungry giant’s next meal by distracting him with a few good stories, but he might not remember quite how all these stories usually go. The giant (and the audience!) is treated to some new treatments of some old favorites, such as Cinderumplestiltskin and Little Red Running Shorts. The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales shares the joys of making stories your own and creating new possibilities for the familiar. The production is adapted by the beloved book of the same name by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.

Take a deep dive into folk traditions, both ancient and contemporary. This colorful educational show takes you on a Mexican expedition of historic and geographic regions through folkloric music and dance. From feeling the rumbling drums of Tenochtitlan to the sweet sounds of the stringed Jaranas of Veracruz, audiences whisked away on a joyful ride through this culturally rich republic.

In this fantastic new adaptation, you get to join Dorothy on a trip to Oz as audience members become a part of an experiential production, by singing, dancing, and acting alongside professional actors. When the cyclone comes, the entire theater enters the eye of the storm with whisking lights and exciting music created by Barrymore Award winning composer, Josh Totora.

Janet Ivey, host of the award-winning PBS show Janet’s Planet, will take you on a tour of the universe during this interactive presentation that engages and challenges students and is designed to inspire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) potential in elementary school age kids.

Enjoy a new theatrical adaptation of the works of Rudyard Kipling, re-imagining his classic stories through modern eyes. Immersive sound and multimedia will transport you from the urban jungle to relive Mowgli’s childhood in the jungles of India. With Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and more, Jungle Book brings beloved characters to life in a way you’ve never seen before. Eye-popping video, shadow-play, and original music make this family production of Jungle Book “like stepping inside a beautifully illustrated children’s storybook. It’s a MAGICAL experience!”- Sarasota Observer

In Tilt!, Cirque Mechanics takes you on a journey to the backlot of their inventive theme park, where in the shadow of the roller coaster and under the lights of the Ferris wheel, you’ll meet the operators, carnies, and characters that keep the rides running and the thrills coming. The stories are wrapped in circus acrobatics, mechanical wonders and a bit of clowning around.

Passport to Culture is designed for children and families to experience arts and culture outside the classroom and inside a world of imagination. These entertaining performances foster a lifelong love of performing arts across a variety of artforms.

Sensory-inclusive (SI) performances are modified to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities.

What makes these performances sensory-inclusive?
Performers modify shows to ensure there are no startling noises or visually over-stimulating components. Our team keeps sound levels lower than normal and keeps the lights in the audience higher than normal, ensuring audience members can see each other. Audience members are free to come and go if need be (there is always a “quiet room” available) and are asked to wave hands rather than clapping.

The Seedlings program features partnerships with local organizations to engage children in interactive activities designed to enrich young minds.