Hoffman Institute

Bank of Americaproudly sponsors the
SchoolTime Series ~
at Ruth Eckerd Hall

On-site curriculum-based weekday performances by the nation's finest youth theater companies and entertainers for students grades pre K-12.

SchoolTime Reservations Study Guides Grants Surveys
For more information please call (727) 712-2706.
Reservation Information
Advance reservations are required. Reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. We understand that you may have to estimate admissions needed.
Phone
Call the Registrars at (727) 712-2706 and place your order. Payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX or Discover) or Purchase Order is required to use this reservation method.
Fax
Mail
Click here for order form.
Checks & money orders payable to
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.
Fax: (727) 791-7449
Education Registrar
The Marcia P. Hoffman
Performing Arts Institute
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, Florida 33759
  • Payment or a Purchase Order is due no later than 30 days in advance with final count.
  • All reservations not paid by the 30-day deadline will be cancelled and seats will be released for purchase by other schools.
  • Purchase Order payments must be received no later than 30 days after the event.
  • Lack of timely payment will result in termination of Purchase Order privileges.

Confirmations and Invoices
  • An email confirmation of receipt of a reservation will be sent to the teacher who placed the order and the school bookkeeper within 10 working days of receipt of the reservation.
  • An email invoice will be sent 90 days prior to the performance or artist visit to the teacher who placed the order and to the school bookkeeper. An email confirmation will be sent when payment is received.
  • Hard copy invoices will be sent for all unpaid reservations 60 days in advance of the performance or artist visit.
  • Specific show information and a link to study guides will be emailed 60 days prior to each show for each paid order.
Cancellations / Changes
  • No refunds or exchanges will be made after the 30-day deadline. There are no refunds for unused admissions on the day of the performance.
  • The teacher making the reservation is the contact person and is responsible for assuring that payment is made by the deadline. He/She is also responsible for accurately reporting
    the final count of admissions needed by that date. We cannot accept the lowering of numbers after the 30-day deadline.
  • Please be aware that we cannot guarantee seating for additional students if the show is sold out, although we will make every effort to accommodate additional attendees when space permits. It is also important to remember to reserve seating for all teachers and chaperones as well as students. Every attendee must reserve a seat.
Surveys

About:
·   Our surveys are extremely important to help provide future programming and secure financial funding. Please take a brief moment out of your day to share your show experience!
·  Surveys for each SchoolTime show are sent out via email to the email address on file.  When booking your reservation, please make sure you provide updated, complete email contact information.

2010-11 Study Guides

Hoffman Institute Guides for the following shows are available:

The Hundred Dresses (Teacher) Click here for PDF of Study Guide
The Hundred Dresses (Student) Click here for PDF of Study Guide
I Never Saw Another Butterfly (Teacher) Click here for PDF of Study Guide
I Never Saw Another Butterfly (Student) Click here for PDF of Study Guide
   
New Audience Development and Transportation Grants
If you would like for your students to attend a performance but are having trouble funding the trip, you may apply for a grant from The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute.Please allow 15 business days for processing.
Click here for application.

If you are granted transportation reimbursement, you must provide proof payment to recieve your reimbursement. Proof of payment examples: check stub to Pinellas County Transportation, check copy or remittance sheet that shows amount paid, location and date of transportation.

Seating and Accessibility Needs
  • All seating will be assigned by the Institute. Seating assignments are based on several factors: when the reservation was made, age of groups attending and accessibility needs. Ushers will escort the group to their seats.
  • Actual tickets are not issued.
  • Children under the age of 3 years will not be permitted to attend. Teachers: Please be sure chaperones and drivers are aware of this policy.
  • All of Ruth Eckerd Hall's venues are wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening accommodations are also available. Please inform us of any special needs or requests when placing your reservation, so we can make arrangements prior to your arrival.
Teacher's Corner
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PLEASE NOTE: All events are subject to change. All performances will begin promptly at the noted start times. We cannot hold for late arrivals. All events last approximately one hour unless otherwise noted. Artist talkbacks, when available, are included in the time noted.

 

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