Sarah Bierstock News

Florida Studio Theatre Welcomes J Paul Nicholas as New Associate Artist

Florida Studio Theatre has announced that J Paul Nicholas will join its Artistic Team beginning March 1, 2021. As an Associate Artist, Nicholas will bring his talent to FST’s stages as an actor and director, will help advance FST’s robust New Play Development program, and will lead classes at the FST School. 

Choreographer Jenn Rose Awarded With Breakout Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation

SDCF has announced that the Breakout Award will be awarded to Jenn Rose. The SDCF Awards, which will feature the presentation of the Breakout Award along with the previously announced Joe A. Callaway Awards, Gordon Davidson Award and Zelda Fichandler Award, will be hosted by Jack O’Brien virtually on February 8, 2021 at 8pm EST.

FST's Playwright Collective More Than Doubles In Size, Developing New Work For Sarasota's Contemporary Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre has announced that its Playwright Collective, a targeted coalition of artists dedicated to developing new work for FST's stages, is welcoming seven new members.

Neo-Political Cowgirls To Present ANDROMEDA'S SISTERS, A Two-Part Arts and Advocacy Forum on Zoom

Neo-Political Cowgirls (Kate Mueth, Founding Artistic Director), an organization created for women in theater to help increase the female voice in the narrative of our society's stories, will present their annual fundraiser, Andromeda's Sisters: An Arts and Advocacy Forum, remotely via Zoom on Friday, August 14 and Thursday, September 3.

Blythe Danner, Joy Behar, Catherine Curtin and More Join ANDROMEDA'S SISTERS ARTS AND ADVOCACY FORUM

Andromeda's Sisters: An Arts and Advocacy Forum in Two Parts, takes place remotely via Zoom on Friday, August 14 and Thursday, September 3, 2020.

Florida Studio Theatre Announces 38th Annual Burdick New Play Festival

Florida Studio Theatre announces its 38th annual Richard and Betty Burdick New Play Festival, presenting three staged readings of new works by contemporary American playwrights.

Photo Coverage: Inside the Third Annual SDCF Awards

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation affiliated with Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, presented the third annual SDCF Awards including the Gordon Davidson Award, Zelda Fichandler Award, Joe A. Callaway Awards, and Breakout Award. The event took place on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation will Present the Third Annual SDCF Awards

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation affiliated with Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, presents the third annual SDCF Awards including the Gordon Davidson Award, Zelda Fichandler Award, Joe A. Callaway Awards, and Breakout Award.

FST Presents NNPN Women In Playwriting Festival

Florida Studio Theatre announces that, in association with the National New Play Network (NNPN), it will produce and host the NNPN Women in Playwriting Festival this spring. Part of FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays, this three-week Festival will take place throughout April and May, with staged readings of the featured plays in FST's Keating Theatre on April 26, May 3, and May 10, and in FST's Bowne's Lab Theatre on April 24.

FST Announces Annual Fundraising Event And Spelman Award Recipients

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) presents its annual fundraiser, the Denim & Diamonds Shindig, on Monday, February 25 in FST's Hegner Theatre Wing.

Athena Project Presents HONOR KILLING To Debut In Denver At The JCC Denver

Athena Project announces Honor Killing by Sarah Bierstock, which was developed during the 2017 Plays In Progress Series, will make its Denver debut Saturday, September 8, 2018 inside the Elaine Wolfe Theatre at the JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246.

HONOR KILLING Up Next In WAM Theatre's 2018 Fresh Takes Play Reading Series

The WAM Theatre 2018 Fresh Takes Play Reading Series continues with Honor Killing by Sarah Bierstock at 3:30pm on Sunday, June 10, at No. Six Depot Roastery and Cafe in West Stockbridge. Former Fresh Takes curator Molly Merrihew will direct this hard-hitting political play that recently completed its premiere production at Florida Studio Theatre.

Director And Actors Return For WAM Reading Of LAST WIFE Sequel

On Thursday, May 3, at 7:30pm, WAM will present a reading of The Virgin Trial by Kate Hennig, directed by Kelly Galvin, at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre at Shakespeare & Company.

WAM Theatre Announces 2018 Season

WAM Theatre's Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven today announces plans for the company's 2018 season. The Berkshire-based professional theatre company celebrates its ninth year with a main stage co-production with Dorset Theatre Festival (Dorset, VT) starring Jayne Atkinson, a thought-provoking series of play readings, a premiere presentation of comedienne Alison Larkin's one-woman show, and various other special events, including hosting BerkChique for the first time and continuing with the Girls Ensemble education program.

Florida Studio Theatre Presents World Premiere Of HONOR KILLING

Florida Studio Theatre concludes its 44th Winter Mainstage season with the world premiere production of Honor Killing by Sarah Bierstock, a challenging and provocative new play that tackles timely themes like cultural division and women's issues. In addition to challenging content, the play brings exciting artistic and technical challenges. This riveting drama runs from April 6 to May 25 in FST's Gompertz Theatre. Single tickets range from $35-39 and may be purchased online at www.FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000, or by visiting the Box Office.

COMMITTED Begins Performances Tonight

Committed, presented by New York Theater's Winterfest, begins performances tonight at 6.15pm at The Hudson Guild Theater (441 West 26th Street), with additional performances on Saturday, February 10th at 8.30pm and Sunday, February 11th at 1.00pm.  Written by award winning director, Tricia Brouk (Romance and Cigarettes, "Sublets," This Dinner is Full), Committed features 10 original songs by lyricist/composer Andrew David Sotomayor (50 Shades of F***d Up).

COMMITTED Starts Performances One Week From Today!

Committed, presented by The New York Theater's Winterfest, will premiere at The Hudson Guild Theater (441 West 26th Street) on Tuesday, February 6th at 6.15pm, with additional performances on Saturday, February 10th at 8.30pm and Sunday, February 11th at 1.00pm.  Written by award winning director, Tricia Brouk (Romance and Cigarettes, "Sublets," This Dinner is Full), Committed features 11 original songs by lyricist/composer, Andrew David Sotomayor, (The Curvy Widow, Newsies).

COMMITTED Comes to The New York Theater Festival's Winterfest

Committed, presented by The New York Theater's Winterfest, will premiere at The Hudson Guild Theater on Tuesday, February 6th at 6.15pm, with additional performances on Saturday, February 10th at 8.30pm and Sunday, February 11th at 1.00pm. Written by award winning director, Tricia Brouk (Romance and Cigarettes, 'Sublets,' This Dinner is Full), Committed features 11 original songs by lyricist/composer, Andrew David Sotomayor, (The Curvy Widow, Newsies).

Schoolhouse Theater & Arts Center presents THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

This holiday season come see a sparkling new adaptation of O'Henry's timeless story of love and sacrifice. For the third straight year, The Schoolhouse Theater presents The Gift of the Magi -Westchester County's longest running Holiday Hit! Perfect for all ages.

Schoolhouse Theater & Arts Center presents THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

This holiday season come see a sparkling new adaptation of O'Henry's timeless story of love and sacrifice. For the third straight year, The Schoolhouse Theater presents The Gift of the Magi -Westchester County's longest running Holiday Hit! Perfect for all ages.