Classes & Private Lessons
Classes, workshops, and private lessons in every artistic genre are offered year-round at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts. Sign up to be a student of the arts!
Summer Classes Enrolling Now! Classes begin June 1.
Students will have the opportunity to explore talents, discover new friends, experience the arts, learn from professional instructors, perform in a professional setting; all in a safe, exciting & creative environment!
Why Choose The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts?
- This summer, students step into the spotlight in a secure, energetic, and inspiring setting designed to spark creativity.
- Each day features hands-on arts and crafts sessions led by an experienced visual arts specialist.
- Camps set the stage to develop talents, make new friendships, reconnect with familiar faces, learn from professional arts instructors, and showcase abilities in a professional performance environment.
DRAMA
Explore, Create, and Perform!
WEEK-LONG CAMPS – FULL OF FUN!
For Ages 5-7 & 8-10
During our fun-filled drama camps, students will be introduced to the wonderful world of theater, learning the basics of acting, character creation, and storytelling. Centered around a different theme each week, they will work together to write, design, rehearse and perform an original play for family and friends by week’s end. All that is required is cooperation, innovation, and imagination!
Wizard Academy • Jun 1-5
Wizard Academy
Jun 1 - 5 from 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $400
Enter the gates of the Wizard Academy! Grab your wands and prepare for a week of enchanted adventures and spellbinding fun!
Princesses and Villains • Jun 8 -12
Princesses & Villains
Jun 8 - 12 from 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $400
Hear ye, hear ye! Enter a kingdom where brave princesses and mischievous villains bring timeless tales to life. Join us for a week of royal adventures, daring escapades, magical mischief, and epic showdowns between good and not-so-good!
Arts Unleashed • Jun 15-18
Arts Unleashed
Jun 15 - 18* from 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $320
Ready to try it all? Join us for a fun-filled week of creativity as campers explore a new art form each day—from dancing and drawing to music and drama. It’s the perfect chance to discover new talents, spark imagination, and shine in every spotlight!
Enroll Ages 5 to 7
Enroll Ages 8 to 10
*No camps Jun 19
Mermaid Treasure Hunters • Jun 22 - 26
Mermaid Treasure Hunters
Jun 22 - 26 from 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $400
Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with us as we tell the tales of buried treasure, sunken ships, sparkling mermaids, and life under the sea!
Storybook Adventures • Jun 29 - Jul 2
StoryBook Adventures
Jun 29 - Jul 2* from 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $320
Step into the pages of your favorite classic fairytales! Join us for a week of enchanted forests, royal quests, magical creatures, and happily-ever-afters waiting to be discovered.
Enroll Ages 5 to 7
Enroll Ages 8 to 10
*No camp Jul 3
Video Game Heroes • Jul 6 - 10
Video Game Heroes
Jul 6 - 10 from 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $400
Power up for a week of next level adventures as campers step into the world of their favorite video game heroes. From daring quests to epic challenges, it’s time to level up, unlock new skills, and save the day!
Drama Camps for 11-13 Year Olds!
Raymond James Presents: Middle School Arts
Undead Detectives • Jun 1 - 5
Undead Detectives
Ages: 11-13
Jun 1 - 5 from 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $400
It’ll take real BRRRAAAIIINNNSSSS to solve this cold case. The innocent are in grave peril, but the Undead Detectives will save the day working together to write, design, rehearse, and perform an original play for family and friends.
Raymond James Presents: Middle School Arts
Monster Mayhem • Jun 8 - 12
Monster Mayhem
Ages: 11-13
Jun 8 - 12 from 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $400
Enter if you dare… into a week of eerie fun and mysterious adventures! Join the world of clever misfits and spooky surprises! Campers will embrace their own creative creatures, uncover secrets, and celebrate the magic of being wonderfully different!
Raymond James Presents: Middle School Arts
MUSICAL THEATER
K-Pop Bootcamp
Ages: 11-13
Jul 15 - 18* from 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $320
Get ready to step into the spotlight! At K-Pop Bootcamp, campers will train like true idols as they create their own K-Pop persona, form a band, and rehearse high-energy performances in this exciting four-day intensive. It’s your time to perform, dazzle, and make the stage your own!
Raymond James Presents: Middle School Arts
*No camp Jun 19
Summer Production
The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts Summer Musical on the Main Stage!
Roald Dahl's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Book by David Greig
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Ages: 5 and up
Jun 22 - Aug 1*
Mon - Thu from 5pm to 9pm and
Saturdays from 9am to 5pm**
$200 participation fee
Performances: Jul 30 - Aug 1
Coming to the Ruth Eckerd Hall Main Stage! Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by David Greig. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas. The score pays homage to the score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including The Candy Man, I've Got a Golden Ticket, Oompa Loompa Song, and Pure Imagination.
Auditions
Apr 27 from 12pm to 8pm
Apr 28 from 4 pm to 8pm
Callbacks: Apr 30 from 4 pm to 8pm
Please note, mandatory attended for those requested.
Call 727.712.2706 or email rehedu@rutheckerdhall.net to schedule and receive an audition packet.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
**No scheduled rehearsals June 26, July 3, 4, 10, 17, 24
**Additional rehearsals may be called
COME BACK AND SEE US IN THE FALL!
Bring your talents back to The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts and join us for our Fall 2026 class offerings. Stay tuned for more information.
FAQ
- Camp sizes are limited. Advanced enrollment is required and early enrollment is strongly encouraged.
- A nonrefundable enrollment fee of $40 per student is required (waived for REH members). Visit RuthEckerdHall.com/Members for membership information.
- Tuition payment or tuition assistance application is due with enrollment.
- Tuition assistance is available due to the generosity of our donors and our commitment that no child shall be denied an arts experience because of financial need. Apply early! Please call 727.712.2706 for details and eligibility requirements or visit www.hoffmanschoolofthearts.com.
- Payment plans are available with credit card only.
- Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures: Details will be sent to you prior to the first day of your student’s camp.
- Refunds or credits will be available ONLY if a camp is cancelled by The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts.
- Schedule, instructors, and tuition are subject to change.
- All safety protocols are based on CDC guidelines and are subject to change.
Get to know Mrs. Joylene McFarland!
Having been a musician since the age of four, Mrs. McFarland is excited to join the team at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall as a private lesson instructor and accompanist for the Ruth Eckerd Hall Chorus. Sharing the experience of music is her passion, and she looks forward to helping others discover the enjoyment and enrichment the arts can bring to their lives.
Education/Training:
- Cornell College - Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction
- Cornell College - Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance and Music Education
- Studied with internationally-acclaimed pianist, Julian Bern
Experience:
- Music Director for the armed forces NATO Theater in Nurnberg, Germany
- Instructor of K-12 band, general music, and chorus
- Opera and musical theater accompanist
Mrs. McFarland is available for private lessons in piano and brass. Please contact (727) 712-2706 for more information and to schedule.
