Sarasota Orchestra Receives $50,000 Matching Grant From The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra has received a generous $50,000 matching grant from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation to help sustain its general operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra has received a generous $50,000 matching grant from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation to help sustain its general operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WestcoastBlack Theatre Troupe Expands Its Scholarship Program
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced the expansion of its scholarship program for deserving students.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced the expansion of its scholarship program for deserving students.
FST Extends Live Entertainment Series In Green Room Cafe & Bar
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre announces that, due to audience demand, it is extending its outdoor dining entertainment series, now running Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings each week. FST first opened the veranda of its Green Room Café & Bar for outside dining with live musical entertainment on select evenings the second weekend of May.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre announces that, due to audience demand, it is extending its outdoor dining entertainment series, now running Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings each week. FST first opened the veranda of its Green Room Café & Bar for outside dining with live musical entertainment on select evenings the second weekend of May.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Announces Rescheduled Dates for BLUE MAN GROUP
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced rescheduled dates for Blue Man Group as part of the 2020-2021 Subscription Series.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced rescheduled dates for Blue Man Group as part of the 2020-2021 Subscription Series.
VIDEO: Sarasota Orchestra Presents A Virtual Performance Of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra presents a virtual performance of the second movement from Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra presents a virtual performance of the second movement from Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
FST's Bowne's Lab Reopens For Dining With Live Entertainment
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced that Bowne's Lab will reopen for dining and live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights starting June 5, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced that Bowne's Lab will reopen for dining and live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights starting June 5, 2020.
Asolo Rep Announces Online Classes Available Now
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the launch of Young Artists: Online Classes, a new educational program designed for students ages 8-18. Organized into three sessions, beginning June 1, June 16, and July 6, the classes explore performance, theatre making and storytelling and utilize digital platforms such as Zoom, Google Classroom, Flipgrid.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the launch of Young Artists: Online Classes, a new educational program designed for students ages 8-18. Organized into three sessions, beginning June 1, June 16, and July 6, the classes explore performance, theatre making and storytelling and utilize digital platforms such as Zoom, Google Classroom, Flipgrid.
Van Wezel Receives Award Of Distinction From Local Florida Public Relations Association Chapter
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was recently recognized by the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association with an Award of Distinction for a?oeSmall Town, Big Roar.a??
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was recently recognized by the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association with an Award of Distinction for a?oeSmall Town, Big Roar.a??
WBTT Presents Family-Friendly ROCKIN' DOWN FAIRYTALE LANE
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2020
WBTT will continue to offer entertainment options virtually, with the family-friendly musical, a?oeRockin' Down Fairytale Lane.a??
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2020
WBTT will continue to offer entertainment options virtually, with the family-friendly musical, a?oeRockin' Down Fairytale Lane.a??
Van Wezel Announces Rescheduled Date For MAKS & VAL LIVE: MOTION PICTURES TOUR
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2020
The Van Wezel's performance of Maks & Val LIVE: Motion Pictures Tour featuring special guests Jenna Johnson and Peta Murgatroyd on July 14, 2020 has been rescheduled for July 25, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2020
The Van Wezel's performance of Maks & Val LIVE: Motion Pictures Tour featuring special guests Jenna Johnson and Peta Murgatroyd on July 14, 2020 has been rescheduled for July 25, 2021.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Awarded $70,000 From Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre has been awarded an additional $70,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant is intended to help the theatre fulfill its mission during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre has been awarded an additional $70,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant is intended to help the theatre fulfill its mission during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SUMMER Canceled, CHICAGO Postponed at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced two changes to the previously announced 2020-2021 Subscription Series.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced two changes to the previously announced 2020-2021 Subscription Series.
Asolo Rep Ground Floor Series Presents MAKING MUSICALS
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
Asolo Rep announced today that it will present GROUND FLOOR: MAKING MUSICALS, a four-part new musical competition designed specifically for an online audience.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
Asolo Rep announced today that it will present GROUND FLOOR: MAKING MUSICALS, a four-part new musical competition designed specifically for an online audience.
FST Announces Winners Of 2020 Youth Playwriting Competition
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the winning plays of this year's annual youth playwriting competition. Now in its 29th year, FST's award-winning WRITE A PLAY (WAP) program is a year-round arts-in-education initiative, providing students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. Over the course of the 2019-2020 season, FST received submissions written by over 7,600 young playwrights between the ages of 5-18a?"the most playwrights who have submitted plays to the program in over twelve years.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the winning plays of this year's annual youth playwriting competition. Now in its 29th year, FST's award-winning WRITE A PLAY (WAP) program is a year-round arts-in-education initiative, providing students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. Over the course of the 2019-2020 season, FST received submissions written by over 7,600 young playwrights between the ages of 5-18a?"the most playwrights who have submitted plays to the program in over twelve years.
Westcoast Black Theatre is Streaming their Fundraising Event
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is moving their previously canceled annual April Fools Fete picnic fundraising dinner online for a four-day fundraiser.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is moving their previously canceled annual April Fools Fete picnic fundraising dinner online for a four-day fundraiser.
Community Giving Exceeds Patrick & Mary Mulva's Matching Gift For $175,000
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is pleased to announce that, thanks to incredible community support, the nonprofit theatre has raised almost $187,800 in individual contributions made towards a matching gift of $175,000 pledged by the generous donors Patrick and Mary Mulva. This outpouring of community support has exceeded the matching gift by almost $12,800.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is pleased to announce that, thanks to incredible community support, the nonprofit theatre has raised almost $187,800 in individual contributions made towards a matching gift of $175,000 pledged by the generous donors Patrick and Mary Mulva. This outpouring of community support has exceeded the matching gift by almost $12,800.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces National New Play Development Initiative
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the launch of The Playwrights Project, an artistic initiative employing 32 of the country's top playwrights, sketch comedy writers, and musical theatre developers. With funding from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), FST has hired these artists as full-time staff writers.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the launch of The Playwrights Project, an artistic initiative employing 32 of the country's top playwrights, sketch comedy writers, and musical theatre developers. With funding from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), FST has hired these artists as full-time staff writers.
WBTT To Present Spring Fundraiser 'April Fools Fête' Virtually
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
For more than a decade, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has offered the lively and music-filled fundraiser, the April Fools Fête, in the ballroom at Michael's On East. This year, with social events shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the organization will offer a high-energy, 75-minute recorded program a?' a?oeAn Evening with Sheldon Rhoden & Friendsa?? a?' online from 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 through 10 p.m. on Monday, May 25.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
For more than a decade, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has offered the lively and music-filled fundraiser, the April Fools Fête, in the ballroom at Michael's On East. This year, with social events shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the organization will offer a high-energy, 75-minute recorded program a?' a?oeAn Evening with Sheldon Rhoden & Friendsa?? a?' online from 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 through 10 p.m. on Monday, May 25.
Florida Studio Theatre Cancels Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the cancellation of its 2020 Summer Mainstage and Cabaret Seasons, originally set to kick off in mid-June, as well as the 12th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival slated for July. This difficult decision was made in effort to prioritize the health and wellbeing of FST's staff, artists, and the Sarasota community during the current COVID-19 health crisis.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the cancellation of its 2020 Summer Mainstage and Cabaret Seasons, originally set to kick off in mid-June, as well as the 12th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival slated for July. This difficult decision was made in effort to prioritize the health and wellbeing of FST's staff, artists, and the Sarasota community during the current COVID-19 health crisis.
Sarasota Youth Opera To Offer Online Summer Camp
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
Sarasota Youth Opera's annual Summer Camp will be held online this year, and plans are under way for a variety of programming to engage young people in the magic of opera.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
Sarasota Youth Opera's annual Summer Camp will be held online this year, and plans are under way for a variety of programming to engage young people in the magic of opera.
WBTT Receives Emergency Arts Appreciation Grant From Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, the only professional black theater company on Florida's West Coast and one of only three in Florida, was thrilled to recently receive an emergency Arts Appreciation Grant of $30,000 from Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, the only professional black theater company on Florida's West Coast and one of only three in Florida, was thrilled to recently receive an emergency Arts Appreciation Grant of $30,000 from Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
Sarasota High School Theater Students Take Final Bow Online Amid Canceled Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
WFTS has reported that when the Sarasota High School production Mamma Mia! was cancelled due to the health crisis, the theater students found a way to take their final bows, paying tribute to their production.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
WFTS has reported that when the Sarasota High School production Mamma Mia! was cancelled due to the health crisis, the theater students found a way to take their final bows, paying tribute to their production.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces Online Education Programming
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the launch of The FST School: Online, offering over 20 virtual classes for youth, teens, and adults beginning the week of May 11.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the launch of The FST School: Online, offering over 20 virtual classes for youth, teens, and adults beginning the week of May 11.
Florida Studio Theatre Has Banner Fundraising Day With 2020 Giving Challenge
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is pleased to announce that thanks to the generous support of more than 1,000 donors, the nonprofit theatre raised $321,000 through this year's 24-hour online Giving Challenge. The organization went into the challenge backed by the support of a $100,000 additional matching grant thanks to the generosity of donors Patrick and Mary Mulva.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is pleased to announce that thanks to the generous support of more than 1,000 donors, the nonprofit theatre raised $321,000 through this year's 24-hour online Giving Challenge. The organization went into the challenge backed by the support of a $100,000 additional matching grant thanks to the generosity of donors Patrick and Mary Mulva.
CARES Act Assists Asolo Rep with Rehiring Temporarily Laid Off Employees
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
When Asolo Rep canceled the remainder of its 2019-20 season in March due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, it had to temporarily lay off 60% of its 200-person workforce including members of its administrative and box office staffs, as well as its acting company.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
When Asolo Rep canceled the remainder of its 2019-20 season in March due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, it had to temporarily lay off 60% of its 200-person workforce including members of its administrative and box office staffs, as well as its acting company.
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