SARASOTA THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 69

Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the nonprofit theater received a $5,000 Community Grant from The Junior League of Sarasota, a key supporter of FST’s efforts to bring its WRITE A PLAY program, an arts-in-education initiative, to Wilkinson Elementary, a Title I school, at no cost.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has temporarily halted the run of its 'Light Up the Night!' open-air concerts due to illness: four professionals involved with the show have tested positive for COVID-19.

To maintain a connection to the Sarasota and Manatee community during a period of social distancing, Sarasota Orchestra launched today Books of Note, a collection of fiction and nonfiction books curated by Artistic Advisor Jeffrey Kahane and Sarasota Orchestra musicians.

Asolo Rep announced today that it will present a public 'Watch Party' of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Thursday, November 12 at 7pm.

Florida Studio Theatre has established a new scholarship fund in honor of the late Sam Mossler, a beloved playwright, actor, and teaching artist who passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2020.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced changes to the 2020-2021 season including the cancellation of The Israel Symphony Orchestra's performance on January 19, 2021, the rescheduling of An Intimate Evening with David Foster: HITMAN Tour from Sunday, January 31, 2021 to December 9, 2021 an

This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!

By popular demand, an additional “Live from the Sarasota Opera House” concert featuring favorite opera selections by Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Wagner, and Mozart, accompanied by piano, is now scheduled for Sunday, November 15th at 1:30 pm.

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.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the nonprofit theater has received a $37,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, a key partner in FST's efforts to provide its award-winning WRITE A PLAY program, entirely free of charge, to schools in Sarasota County.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota makes its first foray into outdoor concerts with Under the Stars, an inspired celebration of opera and musical theatre featuring the voices of soprano Jennifer Kreider and tenor John Kaneklides, October 26, 5:30 p.

There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just announced a premiere outdoor concert event, Bay Music Live! On Saturday, November 14, Jah Movement's signature sound will electrify the lawn and terrace outside of the Van Wezel in this socially-distanced, sunset show.

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is partnering with YouTube for a 3-day virtual music festival to #SaveOurStages.

Impact100 SRQ, a group of local women who have collectively committed to high impact strategic grant-making, announced the five finalists that will compete for three $114,000 grants at the 2020 Impact100 SRQ 'virtual' annual meeting and awards celebration on Nov.

Sarasota Opera will present Sleeping Beauty - Ballet Film at Sarasota Opera House, as part of the HD at the Opera House series.

This year the BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020.

Theatre Odyssey opens its first in history radio theater broadcast on October 15.

Sarasota Opera will not be silent this fall, with a series of performances now scheduled to include the first live-streamed concert from Sarasota Opera House and two live outdoor performances at the Downtown Sarasota and Historic Spanish Point locations of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

On the heels of a sold-out Cabaret by the Bay series premiere, the Van Wezel has just announced the next performances on October 23 and 24 starring beloved Sarasota jazz duo, Ariella.

While its freshly renovated theater remains empty due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is determined to keep its artists working and the community entertained safely.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced that the two leading Sarasota arts organizations will partner to provide virtual theatrical offerings, entirely free of charge, to Sarasota and Manatee County schools, extending as far as Charlotte and Desoto Counties.

Safety remains a top priority as the Van Wezel begins to bring audiences back into the Hall.

Sarasota Contemporary Dance has announced its 15th season for 2020-21, called 'Quinceañera.

As the Venice Theatre reopens it's doors after six months, it presents Moon River - The Songs of Johnny Mercer as one of the first offerings of its new season.