SARASOTA THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 71

Andy Sandberg, artistic director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, recently announced that the organization has welcomed Elizabeth Power in the newly created role of deputy director/operations manager, working closely with Sandberg in his role as CEO.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has been awarded $5,000 from Manatee County as part of the CARES Act, which provides funding to help businesses recover from COVID-19 by preparing CDC-compliant operations.

The State of Florida's Division of Cultural Affairs has awarded a grant to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for the 2021 Fiscal Year.

Back with the a?oebeat that just won't quita?? (San Francisco Chronicle), STOMP returns to Sarasota in 2021! The family-friendly and fun-filled production comes to the Van Wezel on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 3 p.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced that enrollment is now open for The FST School with both in-person and online theatre classes for students ages 7-17 starting the week of August 31.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the nonprofit has received a grant for over $48,900 from the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.

Due to a tour schedule change, Bruce Hornsbya??s performance on November 17, 2020 has been rescheduled to November 11, 2021.

The Van Wezel announces additional shows for 2021! PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner comes to the Van Wezel for its Sarasota debut.

Special presentations of Gabrielle Lennon's award-winning show, Touch Me Real, are available for a limited time, thanks to a prestigious grant from the State of Florida.

Sarasota Youth Opera's Fall Semester will be held online this year, with enrollment now taking place for classes beginning Tuesday, August 25th.

The Music Compound, a business where students of all ages can pursue their love of music, is offering a new program.

Powerhouse vocalist and actor Audra McDonald returns to the Van Wezel in 2021! Musician, vocalist and composer Damien Sneed brings A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul to the Hall for its Sarasota debut, and single tickets for South Pacific will be available for purchase this week.

Recently, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act.

Joy McIntyre, board president of the Sarasota Concert Association (SCA), recently announced that the organization will be welcoming Linda Moxley as its executive director on October 26.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced updates to the 2020-2021 season due to touring schedule changes.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the lineup for its virtual event on August 20, 2020, celebrating the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage.

Asolo Rep has announced new online theatre classes this fall offering a broad spectrum of theatre education opportunities for ages 11 through adult.

Sarasota Opera has been forced to cancel its fall mainstage production of Don Giovanni and the Sarasota Youth Opera production of The Hobbit.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall welcomes superstar instrumentalist Kenny G back to Sarasota in 2021! Additionally, single tickets for Blue Man Group, Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show and Fiddler on the Roof will be available for purchase beginning this week.

Asolo Rep has announced that the winning new musical in its GROUND FLOOR: MAKING MUSICALS series is FOUNTAIN, with book, music and lyrics by Christopher Anselmo and Jared Corak.

Rise Above Performing Arts is getting set to enter its 5th season in our community.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just announced exciting new performances for the 2020-2021 season.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is delighted to announce that the nonprofit theater has been awarded a $45,000 a?oeArts Appreciationa?? grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has awarded scholarships to six deserving students.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) and Tidewell Hospice proudly announce that the two not-for-profit organizations will partner to offer the Blue Butterfly Campa?"a two-week summer theatre program for bereaved youth.