Florida Studio Theatre Extends Interactive Comedic Murder Mystery, SHEAR MADNESS, A Second Time
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
Due to continued audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the second extension of its Summer Mainstage Series opener, Shear Madness. Critics write that FST's production is “fast-paced” and “keeps the laugh coming” (Sarasota Herald-Tribune), saying “It would be madness to miss FST's Shear Madness” (Venice Gondolier- Sun).
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
Due to continued audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the second extension of its Summer Mainstage Series opener, Shear Madness. Critics write that FST's production is “fast-paced” and “keeps the laugh coming” (Sarasota Herald-Tribune), saying “It would be madness to miss FST's Shear Madness” (Venice Gondolier- Sun).
BLACK PEARL SINGS! Comes to Florida Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will present Black Pearl Sings!, an uplifting, historical drama about an unlikely bond, the preservation of musical heritage, and the human need for hope and healing.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will present Black Pearl Sings!, an uplifting, historical drama about an unlikely bond, the preservation of musical heritage, and the human need for hope and healing.
Hermitage Announces 2023 STARs Florida State Teacher Artist Residency Special Program July 14
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Five Florida public school arts teachers will spend part of their summer on Manasota Key while working on their own artistic endeavors. They are the winners of the 2023 State Teachers Artist Residency program (STARs) – now in its thirteenth year – presented by the Hermitage Artist Retreat in partnership with the Florida Alliance for Arts Education (FAAE).
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Five Florida public school arts teachers will spend part of their summer on Manasota Key while working on their own artistic endeavors. They are the winners of the 2023 State Teachers Artist Residency program (STARs) – now in its thirteenth year – presented by the Hermitage Artist Retreat in partnership with the Florida Alliance for Arts Education (FAAE).
Florida Studio Theatre Announces Workshop Offerings At 13th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the workshop lineup for the 13th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival (July 20-22, 2023).
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the workshop lineup for the 13th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival (July 20-22, 2023).
Florida Studio Theatre Extends SHEAR MADNESS Through June 25
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Due to audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the extension of its opening Summer Mainstage production, Shear Madness. Shear Madness is a comedic murder mystery where the audience helps solve the crime.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Due to audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the extension of its opening Summer Mainstage production, Shear Madness. Shear Madness is a comedic murder mystery where the audience helps solve the crime.
WBTT Will Host Juneteenth Arts Festival This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host its first-ever Juneteenth Arts Festival. On Sunday, June 18, from 1-9 p.m., WBTT will host numerous businesses, organizations and food trucks (available all day), screen films and film shorts from local filmmakers as well as students from Ringling College of Art & Design, and present spoken word and live music on an outdoor stage.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host its first-ever Juneteenth Arts Festival. On Sunday, June 18, from 1-9 p.m., WBTT will host numerous businesses, organizations and food trucks (available all day), screen films and film shorts from local filmmakers as well as students from Ringling College of Art & Design, and present spoken word and live music on an outdoor stage.
Sarasota Native Comes Home To The Squeaky Wheel Fringe With Solo Show
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Writer/Performer Victoria Montalbano presents her solo show, The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman's Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams at the inaugural Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival. The show will run in the Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, for 2 performances from June 8-11 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Writer/Performer Victoria Montalbano presents her solo show, The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman's Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams at the inaugural Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival. The show will run in the Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, for 2 performances from June 8-11 2023.
RENT Comes to Rise Above Performing Arts This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Rise Above Performing Arts presents Rent opening this weekend. The theatre will produce 6 shows running through June 17th.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Rise Above Performing Arts presents Rent opening this weekend. The theatre will produce 6 shows running through June 17th.
June Events at Creative Liberties to Include Two Opening Receptions, A Second Saturday Open Studio, and More
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
Creative Liberties Artist Studios and Gallery, based on a foundation of artists helping artists, will continue its season's offerings with an all-packed June.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
Creative Liberties Artist Studios and Gallery, based on a foundation of artists helping artists, will continue its season's offerings with an all-packed June.
Theatre Odyssey Veterans to Perform Radio Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
When the COVID pandemic shut down live theater, Theatre Odyssey was one of the first producing companies in the country to promptly pivot to an alternate form and produced two festivals as radio theatre that would have been live-stage performances. The technical director for those festivals was Ren Pearson, who has now written and designed THE GOTHIC LIBRARY to be presented at BookStore1 on June 16 and 17.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
When the COVID pandemic shut down live theater, Theatre Odyssey was one of the first producing companies in the country to promptly pivot to an alternate form and produced two festivals as radio theatre that would have been live-stage performances. The technical director for those festivals was Ren Pearson, who has now written and designed THE GOTHIC LIBRARY to be presented at BookStore1 on June 16 and 17.
Hermitage Receives Grant from Barancik Foundation in Support of Artistic Expression & Community Programming
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
A $400,000 grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation has been awarded to the Hermitage Artist Retreat in support of its efforts and impact as a leading national arts incubator for diverse and original works of music, theater, literature, visual art, dance, and more.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
A $400,000 grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation has been awarded to the Hermitage Artist Retreat in support of its efforts and impact as a leading national arts incubator for diverse and original works of music, theater, literature, visual art, dance, and more.
The Hat Theater Collective Donates $4400 To Manatee County Non-Profit For Historical Preservation
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
The Hat Theater Collective, a new immersive theater company in Bradenton, has announced a charitable contribution in the amount of $4400 to the Manatee County Historical Commission, Inc.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
The Hat Theater Collective, a new immersive theater company in Bradenton, has announced a charitable contribution in the amount of $4400 to the Manatee County Historical Commission, Inc.
ROMEO AND JULIET, MISS JULIE & More Set for FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training has announced its 2023-24 season, featuring two cherished classical works, a staple of modern drama and a play by a leading African American female playwright.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training has announced its 2023-24 season, featuring two cherished classical works, a staple of modern drama and a play by a leading African American female playwright.
FST Improv Reveals Summer Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the lineup for its Summer Improv Season, running from June 3 through September 30.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the lineup for its Summer Improv Season, running from June 3 through September 30.
Hermitage Announces Second Year of “Cross Arts Collaborative” in Support of Sarasota Artists and Performing Arts Institutions
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced the continuation of the Sarasota Cross Arts Collaborative, made possible once more with generous support from the Koski Family Foundation. This initiative is designed to give frequent performers and company members from leading Sarasota arts organizations a chance to expand their artistic practice from 'performer' to 'creator.'
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced the continuation of the Sarasota Cross Arts Collaborative, made possible once more with generous support from the Koski Family Foundation. This initiative is designed to give frequent performers and company members from leading Sarasota arts organizations a chance to expand their artistic practice from 'performer' to 'creator.'
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Awarded $25,000 NEA Grant
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has received a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help underwrite its 2024 production of “Ruby” as well as to defray the costs of community outreach activities related to the play.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has received a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help underwrite its 2024 production of “Ruby” as well as to defray the costs of community outreach activities related to the play.
FST's 2023 Summer Cabaret Series Opens With THE SURFER BOYS
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off its Summer Cabaret Series with The Surfer Boys, an energetic tribute to the music of The Beach Boys.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off its Summer Cabaret Series with The Surfer Boys, an energetic tribute to the music of The Beach Boys.
Arts Advocates Awards $38,500 In Scholarships To 11 Local Students For The 2023-2024 School Year
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Arts Advocates has announced that 11 Sarasota and Manatee county students have been awarded scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year totaling $38,500.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Arts Advocates has announced that 11 Sarasota and Manatee county students have been awarded scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year totaling $38,500.
Sarasota Orchestra Reveals 75th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra is celebrating 75 years of live music with its 2023-2024 season. This jubilant anniversary year promises transcendent performances that will move, delight and inspire the community to reach new artistic heights.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra is celebrating 75 years of live music with its 2023-2024 season. This jubilant anniversary year promises transcendent performances that will move, delight and inspire the community to reach new artistic heights.
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - May 22, 2023
What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
by Carolan Trbovich - May 22, 2023
What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
THAT MUST BE THE ENTRANCE TO HEAVEN Comes to the Urbanite Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Urbanite Theatre will present a second World Premiere for its final production of the 2022/23 season, THAT MUST BE THE ENTRANCE TO HEAVEN by Franky D. Gonzalez. This production was first commissioned by Urbanite Theatre in 2020 as part of the Charles Rowan Beye New Play Initiative.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Urbanite Theatre will present a second World Premiere for its final production of the 2022/23 season, THAT MUST BE THE ENTRANCE TO HEAVEN by Franky D. Gonzalez. This production was first commissioned by Urbanite Theatre in 2020 as part of the Charles Rowan Beye New Play Initiative.
DANCING IN THE BLUE LIGHT Comes to Asolo Repertory Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre’s new work development program, Ground Floor, will present a free staged reading of the play, Dancing in the Blue Light, conceived by Tomé Cousin and Monteze Freeland and written by Monteze Freeland on Friday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m., in the Asolo Rep Rehearsal Hall.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre’s new work development program, Ground Floor, will present a free staged reading of the play, Dancing in the Blue Light, conceived by Tomé Cousin and Monteze Freeland and written by Monteze Freeland on Friday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m., in the Asolo Rep Rehearsal Hall.
The Annual Sarasota Improv Festival Returns After A Three-Year Hiatus
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the long-awaited return of the annual Sarasota Improv Festival, the premier Festival of its kind in the Southeastern United States. Founded by Rebecca Hopkins in 2009, the Sarasota Improv Festival has become a destination event, drawing thousands of people from across the state of Florida and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the long-awaited return of the annual Sarasota Improv Festival, the premier Festival of its kind in the Southeastern United States. Founded by Rebecca Hopkins in 2009, the Sarasota Improv Festival has become a destination event, drawing thousands of people from across the state of Florida and beyond.
OKLAHOMA! Starring Hugh Jackman Will Be Presented as Part of Sarasota Opera's HD At The Opera House
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Sarasota Opera will present an HD at the Opera House film of a National Theatre production of Oklahoma! starring Hugh Jackman. This will be shown on Sunday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Sarasota Opera will present an HD at the Opera House film of a National Theatre production of Oklahoma! starring Hugh Jackman. This will be shown on Sunday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Interactive Comedic Murder Mystery, SHEAR MADNESS, Opens FST'S 2023 Summer Mainstage Series
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) opens its 2023 Summer Mainstage Series with Shear Madness, an interactive comedic whodunit where the audience gets to solve the crime. Shear Madness is the longest running play in American history and has been seen by more than 12.5 million people around the world. Full of up-to-the-minute, spontaneous humor, Shear Madness will run in FST’s Gompertz Theatre starting Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) opens its 2023 Summer Mainstage Series with Shear Madness, an interactive comedic whodunit where the audience gets to solve the crime. Shear Madness is the longest running play in American history and has been seen by more than 12.5 million people around the world. Full of up-to-the-minute, spontaneous humor, Shear Madness will run in FST’s Gompertz Theatre starting Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
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