Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts

PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL | Class Acts
2025-10-27 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Mahaffey, 400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Pinkalicious loves pink and wants everything in her life to be pink. Her dream is to radiate pink. After over indulging in pink cupcakes, she wakes up pink. She is thrilled to be pink and have her dream come true. Her parents take her to the doctor, and she is diagnosed with pinkititis. On the way home, Pinkalicious plays at the playground but is attacked by birds and bees when she is mistaken for a pink flower. Her best friend doesn’t even recognize her as she is camouflaged in the garden. At home, she eats another cupcake, and the next morning she wakes up red and develops pink eye pinkititis whereby she can only see the color pink. Now she must do something to fix her predicament. She bravely follows the doctor’s order to eat green food. Due to her new resolve, Pinkalicious is transformed back to normal. Pinkalicious has learned self-control and to be careful of what you wish for. Her brother, on the other hand, has eaten the last cupcake, turns pink, and shouts with glee: Pink-A-Boo!*

MAEBELLE’S SUITCASE | Class Acts
2025-11-10 11:00 - 12:30
A bilingual adaptation of a beloved Reading Rainbow picture book.
Maebelle lives in her treehouse and is an incredible hat maker. She’s been working hard ahead of the town’s annual hat contest when she befriends Binkle, a bird with a migration dilemma. He’s trying to carry too much on his flight south for the winter! As Maebelle generously offers her cherished suitcase from her own migration from Colombia, they delve into profound reflections on the significance of our possessions and memories. Through laughter and tears, Maebelle and Binkle help each other discover the beauty of remembrance and the liberating power of letting go.
Multi-generational audiences will love this enchanting tale celebrating friendship, cultural heritage, and the universal lessons found within the stories of our lives. Featuring a two-person cast, various styles of puppetry, environmental themes, & Colombian music.

MISTER C LIVE: When Science Goes Viral | Class Acts
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:30
Join Mister C in the lab for another amazing day of learning as he attempts the world’s coolest and most popular experiments with YOU, his science crew!! Jumbo centripetal force boards, on-stage mentos geysers, GIANT elephant toothpaste and so many more experiments will transform how students, parents and teachers feel about learning science! Mister C’s positive attitude, his love for science and his passion for creating media makes this show fun for learners of all ages. Warning: Attendees may experience laughter, learning and a love for science! Combining Mister C’s love of science and making epic videos is sure to create an amazingly fun learning adventure that encourages exploration, curiosity and even failure! From chemical reactions, kitchen concoctions, and DIY rockets, Mister C uses humor, media and the engineering design process to make the ordinary extraordinary.
Mister C is a regional Emmy Award winning producer for his show DIY Science Time which airs on PBS stations across the country! He is a 15-time Telly Award winner for DIY Science Time and he’s also a 4-time regional Emmy nominated host for Full STEAM Ahead.

BAM! FEST | PUPPETRY UNLEASHED!
2025-12-03 10:30 - 13:30
A FREE field trip experience at the Mahaffey Theater in Downtown St. Petersburg.
Where imagination comes to life! Students dive into the magical world of puppetry—creating, performing, and exploring this timeless art form. With interactive stations led by puppeteers, kids will learn how simple materials transform into characters that tell unforgettable stories.

MAD LIBS LIVE! | Class Acts
2026-01-26 11:00 - 12:30
Mad Libs Live! is a new, interactive musical based on the most popular word game of all time. The show follows four teenagers, Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser and Merrily, as they band together to win a singing competition. When they realize their songs have some holes, it’s up to the audience to help them out!
Our story begins at the finals of Teen Superstars, the live TV show that will determine the most popular singing group at Blankville Central High. Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser, and Merrily seem to have nothing in common – until just before airtime, when they realize that their songs are missing words! In the spirit of the “World’s Greatest Word Game,” our gang fills in the blanks with words from the audience! This truly interactive musical changes at every performance – thanks to you! Will GoGo get the girl? Will Geyser make new friends? Will Merrily come out of her shell? Will Virtuosa get out of the spotlight? And who will be the next Teen Superstars?? There is only one way to find out: Mad Libs Live!

MAD LIBS LIVE! | Class Acts
2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:30
Mad Libs Live! is a new, interactive musical based on the most popular word game of all time. The show follows four teenagers, Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser and Merrily, as they band together to win a singing competition. When they realize their songs have some holes, it’s up to the audience to help them out!
Our story begins at the finals of Teen Superstars, the live TV show that will determine the most popular singing group at Blankville Central High. Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser, and Merrily seem to have nothing in common – until just before airtime, when they realize that their songs are missing words! In the spirit of the “World’s Greatest Word Game,” our gang fills in the blanks with words from the audience! This truly interactive musical changes at every performance – thanks to you! Will GoGo get the girl? Will Geyser make new friends? Will Merrily come out of her shell? Will Virtuosa get out of the spotlight? And who will be the next Teen Superstars?? There is only one way to find out: Mad Libs Live

NUMBERS DON’T LIE | Class Acts
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:30
When two failing math students, Algie & Bray take a trip to an enchanted museum,anything can happen. (song-Endless Possibilities) After falling behind their tour group, the kids stumble upon an old broken-down exhibit called “The Brain.” The premise is that you can ask the Brain any question in the world and it will answer the question using math. Curious about the exhibit, they try and get it to work, but to no avail so they start to leave. Suddenly, in a whiz bang flash, the brain comes to life and the excitement begins! 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. (title song-Numbers Don’t Lie) Filled with fun audience participation songs like “Pollution Solution” and “The Tap Measure”, Algie & Bray can’t wait to get back to the classroom and share their new-found knowledge. In the rousing finale, “Math Rules”, the students learn that from sports to science, medicine to music, math is necessary in every part of our lives.

HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Class Acts
2026-02-09 11:00 - 12:30
Comedian Robert Post barely survived Middle School. Struggling because of various learning disabilities, he found that making people laugh saved him. In this brand new multimedia performance, kids talk to kids in a compelling, funny and educational show. Dealing with real issues affecting students today including social media, testing, bullying and peer pressure these video testimonials by kids and their advocates (along with a generous dose of Post’s signature humor) is sure to resonate with school and public audiences alike.
One of Robert Post’s childhood report cards in Columbus, Ohio, gave a hint as to how his future might unfold. Not amused by Robert’s antics, his teacher created a whole new column of categories describing maladaptive behavior. Happily for audiences around the world, Post stuck with antics. The result: a dazzling performance career that continues to defy categories.

BAM! FEST | Cirque Du BAM! : A Carnival of Creativity and Learning
2026-02-11 10:30 - 13:30
A FREE field trip experience at the Mahaffey Theater in Downtown St. Petersburg.​
The thrill of the circus meets the wonder of the arts! From juggling and acrobatics to clowning and movement, students get to try it all in this high-energy festival. They’ll explore teamwork, coordination, and creativity while discovering that performance is more than a show—it’s an adventure.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF : TYA Edition
2026-04-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:30
Based on the bestselling novel by Rick Riordan, this electrifying musical brings The Lightning Thief to life in a thrilling, one-act adaptation perfect for young audiences.
Percy Jackson is a 12-year-old with a knack for getting into trouble—until he discovers he’s actually a demigod, the son of Poseidon. When Zeus’s lightning bolt goes missing, Percy has just ten days to find it and restore peace to Mount Olympus. Along the way, he battles monsters, navigates mythological challenges, and discovers the true meaning of courage, friendship, and identity.
With a high-energy rock score and fast-paced storytelling, this show is a dynamic introduction to Greek mythology and a great companion to classroom reading.

DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS | Class Acts
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:30
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party!
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.

THE BOY WHO GREW FLOWERS | Class Acts
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:30
Treehouse Shakers’ The Boy Who Grew Flowers is a stunning visual performance suitable for Grades K-3. Adapted from the picture book by Mara McEwin and choreographed by Emily Bunning, it is the story of a young boy, Rink Bowagon, who lives on top of Lonesome Mountain with his unusual family of rattlesnake tamers and shape-shifters. The townspeople agree that Rink’s family are quite strange, but they are unaware of Rink’s spectacular gifts. Whenever the moon is full, Rink sprouts beautiful flowers all over his body. When a new girl, Angelina, moves to town, Rink’s life truly begins to grow.
Incorporating shadow puppetry, original music, and movement into the play, The Boy Who Grew Flowers is a thoughtful story that lends itself to themes of diversity, creating empathy & celebrating individualism.

HONK! Jr. | Class Acts
2026-05-06 11:00 - 12:30
A heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving.
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.
