School & Kids / Family Live Theater

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.


	
	
        
             
                10/15/2026 

                
10:30 am – 11:30 am
                
            
            

                      The Wind in the Willows

Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

                 The Wind in the Willows. Come on a “Wild Ride” as Toad and Ratty recount their adventures with Motor-Cars, Weasels, and the battle for Toad Hall in this adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 novel. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 10:30 am. (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.

            
        
        
             
                11/17/2026 

                
10:30 am – 11:30 am
                
            
            

                      The Tortoise & The Hare: The Musical

Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

                 Aesop’s fable is given a fun updated twist in this new musical. Bunni Hare wins every race, so how will Thomas Tortoise be able to compete? Tues. Nov. 17, 2026 at 10:30 am. (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.

            
        
        
             
                12/15/2026 

                
10:30 am – 11:30 am
                
            
            

                      House at Pooh Corner

Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

                 Winter comes to The Hundred Acre Wood for Pooh-Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, and a new “Bouncy” friend… Tigger! This new musical is adapted from AA Milne’s 1928 book. Tue. Dec. 15, 2026 (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.

            
        
        
             
                02/11/2027 

                
10:30 am – 11:15 am
                
            
            

                      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

• Thursday, Feb 11, 2027, 10:30 am. (40 minutes).

            
        
        
             
                04/15/2027 

                
10:30 am – 11:30 am
                
            
            

                      Casey At The Bat

Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

                 Step up to the plate as the Mudville 9 take the field in this stage adaptation of Ernest L. Thayer’s classic poem about the early days of America’s Past-Time, Baseball. The entire crowd expects Casey to knock in a home run, but has he practiced enough? The audience will learn about the birth of radio, the Women’s Suﬀrage movement, and about being a good sport. Thursday, April 15, 2027, 10:30 am. (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.

10/15/2026 10:30 am – 11:30 am	The Wind in the Willows Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL The Wind in the Willows. Come on a “Wild Ride” as Toad and Ratty recount their adventures with Motor-Cars, Weasels, and the battle for Toad Hall in this adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 novel. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 10:30 am. (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.
11/17/2026 10:30 am – 11:30 am	The Tortoise & The Hare: The Musical Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Aesop’s fable is given a fun updated twist in this new musical. Bunni Hare wins every race, so how will Thomas Tortoise be able to compete? Tues. Nov. 17, 2026 at 10:30 am. (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.
12/15/2026 10:30 am – 11:30 am	House at Pooh Corner Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Winter comes to The Hundred Acre Wood for Pooh-Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, and a new “Bouncy” friend… Tigger! This new musical is adapted from AA Milne’s 1928 book. Tue. Dec. 15, 2026 (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.
02/11/2027 10:30 am – 11:15 am	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 • Thursday, Feb 11, 2027, 10:30 am. (40 minutes).
04/15/2027 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Casey At The Bat Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Step up to the plate as the Mudville 9 take the field in this stage adaptation of Ernest L. Thayer’s classic poem about the early days of America’s Past-Time, Baseball. The entire crowd expects Casey to knock in a home run, but has he practiced enough? The audience will learn about the birth of radio, the Women’s Suﬀrage movement, and about being a good sport. Thursday, April 15, 2027, 10:30 am. (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.

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