Field Trips
As South Florida's exclusive not-for-profit Theater for Young Audiences, we are thrilled to announce the 20th Anniversary Season of Miami Theater Center (MTC), marking two decades of artistic excellence and community engagement! This milestone year features an extraordinary array of programs and shows designed to captivate audiences of all ages. From groundbreaking collaborations to enchanting children’s tales and dynamic educational programs, MTC's 20th birthday season promises a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community.
Our offerings include plays, music, and dance, all designed to engage and entertain our youngest audience members. What sets MTC apart is our commitment to accessibility – ensuring that our theater productions and programs are open to everyone. At MTC, we collaborate with countless educators and schools, impacting thousands of students across Miami-Dade County through innovative school partnerships. We offer enriching field trips to the theater and bring engaging shows directly into schools. Please ask about our free tickets and transportation for Miami-Dade Public School students and teachers.
Join us in celebrating 20 years of bringing exceptional theater and educational programs to Miami! For more information or to book your class for one of our exciting shows, please contact us at terrence@mtcmiami.org or education@mtcmiami.org
We look forward to welcoming you and your students to an unforgettable season of creativity, culture, and community.
LA MALETA DE MAEBELLE
Date/Time: November 12 – 14, 2025 • 10:30AM
Recommended Grades: Elementary School
Maebelle the hat maker and Binkle the bird go on a heartfelt journey of friendship, puppetry, and Colombian music. A bilingual adaptation of a beloved storybook.
LA CABEZA DE TOMÁS
Date/Time: December 8, 9 & 10, 2025 • 10:30AM
Recommended Grades: Elementary School
Tomás’s imagination soars in this bilingual play celebrating creativity and curiosity. Based on Mireya Tabuas’ award-winning tale. Part of MTC’s LEAP Program.
SCREENDANCE MIAMI
Date/Time: January 29, 2026 • 10:30AM
Recommended Grades: Middle & High School
Dance meets film in this innovative festival presented by Miami Light Project. Includes student screenings, masterclasses, and choreographer Q&As.
THE LATEHOMECOMER – HIGH SCHOOL TOUR!
Date/Time: February 17 – 20, 2026 • 10:30AM
Recommended Grades: MIddle & High School
A powerful stage adaptation of Kao Kalia Yang’s memoir, exploring identity, resilience, and the Hmong-American experience.
LOVE IS A VERB
Date/Time: March 31, 21 & April 1, 2026 • 10:30AM
Recommended Grades: Elementary
Tati Nuzi & Friends presents Love Is A Verb is a joyful, interactive concert for students in grades K–3, inviting everyone to sing, move, and explore what it truly means to show love. Written by Inez Barlatier (Tati Nuzi) and commissioned by Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, this new work features sing-alongs inspired by multicultural proverbs and idioms that celebrate compassion for our families, friends, communities, the earth, and ourselves.
MTC ON TOUR – RECYCLED ORCHESTRA WITH MIAMIBLOCO
Get ready to drum, dance, and sing with Miamibloco, Miami’s high-energy samba percussion community! Their Recycled Orchestra turns everyday objects and discarded materials into incredible instruments, bringing Afro-Brazilian rhythms to life. Celebrate creativity, sustainability, and community in a performance you won’t forget!
Student Interaction Workshop
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts – March 6, 2026
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Teacher Professional Development Workshop
Miami Theater Center – April 3, 2026
Hands-on activities to bring Miamibloco’s recycled percussion into your classroom. Spots available!
Register or learn more: info@mtcmiami.org
Performances
The Lehman Theater and the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center – April 8–10, 2026
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Join us and discover how trash becomes treasure - and how music can bring us together!