Ruth Eckerd Hall

Programming: programming has included nationally and internationally acclaimed dance companies, major symphony orchestras, renowned and emerging classical soloists, chamber ensembles, broadway tour companies, and nationally recognized pop, rock, and jazz artists. Since its 1983 opening, Ruth Eckerd Hall has established itself as an industry leader in the united states and has consistently brought nationally and internationally renowned artists and artistic companies to the tampa bay area. (continued on schedule o)

The marcia p. hoffman school of the arts ("the school") was established on the Ruth Eckerd Hall campus in 2003 and is an integral part of Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. its stated purpose is to provide lifelong learning opportunities which provide accessibility to and exploration, discovery, and mastery of the arts for all ages, abilities, and circumstances. (continued on schedule o) the school is comprised of 3 classrooms (one specifically devoted to virtual learning platforms), 4 private lesson rooms, 2 rehearsal studios, a recording studio, a visual arts/multi-purpose studio, and a 150-seat black box theater, as well as office space for school administration and faculty. The year-round programming on-site offers classes, private lessons, and summer camps in all performing arts disciplines. The school also provides arts education experiences off-site in the community. Additionally, the annual schooltime series provides high quality arts performances for during-the-school-day audiences. Altogether, programming through the school reached 58,025 youths and adults during the 2023 fiscal year.