Firehouse Cultural Center presents School & Kids / Family Live Theater.

2025 – 2026 Calendar

To Sign Up for a Performance:

  • Upcoming performances at the Firehouse are listed below.
  • Public Schools, Home schoolers and Private Schools must call the Firehouse Cultural Center at 813-645-7651.
  • Looking for a Kids Art class at the Firehouse? Look through the FEED on the Kids Page for all the Kids and Teens Art classes offered at the Firehouse.

The FCC is a renovated fire station with ADA compliant restrooms and an air-conditioned theater.

Upcoming Performances in 2025 / 2026 offered by the Firehouse:
Productions are presented by Atlantic Coast Theatre https://atlantic-coast-theatre.com/
The Atlantic Coast Theatre (A.C.T.) For Youth is dedicated to bringing the art of theater to children & families.

09/17/2025

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Winnie – The – Pooh
Winnie – The – Pooh
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Meet Pooh-Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga & Roo in this charming new adaptation of A.A. Milne’s original 1926 book filled with music, audience interaction, and stories of friendship. *FOR GRADES K-5* Wed. Sept. 17, 2025 at 10:30 am.

12/17/2025

10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

The Snow Queen, Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of mystery and adventure comes to the stage in this musical adaptation for the Holidays. Wed. Dec. 17, 2025 at 10:30 am. (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.

02/18/2026

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Tortoise & the Hare
Tortoise & the Hare
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Tortoise & the Hare, Aesop’s fable is given a fun updated twist in this marvelous musical. Bunni Hare wins every race, so how will Thomas Tortoise be able to compete?
*FOR GRADES K-5*
Wednesday, Feb. 18th, 2026 10:30 am (40 minutes). Grades K- 5.

04/15/2026

10:30 am – 11:15 am
Florida Treasures
Florida Treasures
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Two tourists discover a treasure chest full of historical artifacts, they are transported back in time, a journey through Florida history. Learn about Ponce De Leon, the founding of St. Augustine, and the “Original” Pocahontas story. Grades K – 5
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:30 am (40 minutes).