BURT & ME, OLDER THAN DIRT, and More Playing This Week At Florida Studio Theatre

Burt & Me OPENS THIS WEEK in the Gompertz Theatre to kick off the Summer Mainstage series!

GREAT SEATS ARE AVAILABLE!
Thursday, June 1 at 8:00pm
Friday, June 2 at 8:00pm
Saturday, June 3 at 8:00pm Sunday, June 4 at 7:00pm

Burt & Me by Larry McKenna, music by Burt Bacharach and lyrics by Hal David Joe and Lacey, high school sweethearts, shared the love of basketball and the music of Burt Bacharach. When college separated them, history couldn't overcome geography. After meeting years later, Joe comes up with an elaborate scheme to get Lacey back. A coming of age story featuring the music of Burt Bacharach as the soundtrack of generations, featuring songs such as "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," "I Say A Little Prayer," and "Wishin' and Hopin'." SUBSCRIBE NOW TO SEE ALL THREE SHOWS of the Summer Mainstage Season for as little as $39! Single tickets are also on sale and can be purchased by calling the box office at (941) 366-9000 or by clicking here.

Older Than Dirt MUST CLOSE June 4! Don't miss what critics are saying "Will leave you laughing" with "Many a laugh-out-loud moment."

Richie McCall and William Selby. Photo by Matthew Holler Older Than Dirt developed by Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins with arrangements by Jim Prosser with Original parody material by Rebecca Hopkins, Stephan DeGelder, Nick Santa Maria, Jim Prosser and Phyllis Silverman. Older Than Dirt provides a witty and heartfelt 360 degree view of aging. From the physical challenges to re-entering the dating scene, this concert celebrates the ups and downs of getting older. Older Than Dirt brings back the wacky writers of Laughing Matters combined with some of the funniest songs ever written on aging. From jointspopping to mirrors mocking, this show proves you should never be ashamed of your age. Featuring songs such as, "Age of Urology," "The Cougar Boogie," "Father Time," and "Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)." Tickets are available and can be purchased by calling the box office at (941) 366-9000 or by clicking here.

BACK LOT BBQ
JUNE 6, 2017

We invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual BACK LOT BBQ Fundraiser at Florida Studio Theatre. The evening will feature smoked BBQ with all the fixins' from Sarasota-favorite, Nancy Krohngold, owner of Nancy 's BBQ. This summer, FST will welcome back favorite artists as well as some new performers through its three Mainstage productions, three Cabaret productions, a whole summer of FST Improv, as well as the 9th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival! Funds raised from this exciting and tasty event will support FST's Summer programming and operations.

The evening starts at 6:00pm in the FST back lot. Join us as we dine together in the Goldstein Cabaret with live music! Tickets are $100 per person.

For more information or to reserve your seat today contact Melody Mora-Shihadeh, Director of Individual Giving at (941) 366-9017 x 326 or by clicking here.

FST IMPROV
EVERY SATURDAY AT 7:30PM
SUMMER ADULT WORKSHOPS ENROLL TODAY

Adult Education classes for Summer begin the week of June 5.
Featured classes include:

Flying Solo

Create and perform an original one-person show! You will be guided in the creation and development of sketches and stories based on prompts, group exercises, and improvisation. You will then create a draft of a 5-minute scene of a one-person show built out of those sketches and stories, and also receive acting instruction to polish your presentation in the culminating Showcase. Enroll Online by clicking here.

Intro to Improvisation (Level 1)

Discover the freedom of spontaneity! The launching ground for developing Improv performance skills, Intro to Improv allows students to explore creativity, hone presentation skills, and build self-confidence. Focus is on playing together, making others look good, confidence, support, truth in comedy, and the basic tenets of "Yes, and...". Enroll Online by clicking here.

Musical Improvisation

Learn the basic concepts and tools to make up songs on the spot. In this high-energy class, students will participate in exercises that encourage you to think on your feet and in verse, as well as understand the mechanics of creating songs. No singing experience necessary. Classes will be accompanied by a musician. Prerequisite: Level 3 or permission of instructor. Enroll Online by clicking here. For information on all our courses click here and go to the classes tab. For for more information or to enroll please contact Pamela Smith at (941) 366-1350 or by clicking here.
IMPROV FESTIVAL
PASSES ON SALE

FST recently announced the 9th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival. Troupes are coming from all over the country - and this year there will also be international groups, all ready to pack some punch into their improv comedy.

Featuring groups such as: BLANK! The Musical Grupo Complot/Escena Available Cupholders Dad's Garage ImprovBoston SAK Comedy Lab and more click here to read more about the groups.
PASSES ARE ON SALE and can be purchased by clicking here. Workshops are on sale and you can get THREE WORKSHOPS FOR $90.
To see the full line up and for more information, click here. Passes and workshops can also be purchased by calling the box office at (941) 366-9000.