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15th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival at Florida Studio Theatre

Dates: 7/18/2025 - 7/19/2025

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The 15th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival at Florida Studio Theatre showcases 16 top improv companies from the U.S. and Canada over two days, featuring more than 60 improvisers in a variety of comedic formats, including musical and genre-based improv. The festival opens on July 18 with performances from both returning favorites like Dad's Garage and newcomers like S@!#zprobe, known for their fully improvised musicals. Each day promises a packed schedule, culminating in the All Play finale, where performers collaborate for an unscripted show. Workshops will also be offered, allowing participants to learn from experienced improvisers.

Cast and Creative team for 15th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival at Florida Studio Theatre

Cast

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Ensemble


Ivories Guy

Ensemble


Hell Yeah Brother

Ensemble


UnAuthorized

Ensemble


Parallelogramophonograph

Ensemble


North Coast

Ensemble


2-MAN NO-SHOW

Ensemble


Dad’s Garage

Ensemble


SAK

Ensemble


HERE

Ensemble


The Commodore

Ensemble


SAND

Ensemble


Forgotten Broadway

Ensemble


The Sounds Funny Players

Ensemble


S@!#zprobe

Headliner


Swan City Improv

Ensemble


Improv All Stars

Ensemble


All Play

Ensemble


Creative Team

Rebecca Hopkins

Managing Director


Sarah Durham

Associate Director of Improvisation


Wendy Kiesewetter

Digital Marketing and Media Relations Associate




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Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is Sarasota’s contemporary theatre. Founded in 1973, FST has grown to a village of five theatres located in the heart of Downtown, Sarasota. Each theatre is small in size and large in impact — providing intimate and engaging settings for high-quality, professional performances. Today, FST has established itself as a major force in American Theatre. FST is the largest subscription theatre in the state of Florida and among the largest in the country,* serving more than 230,000 live attendees each year across its diverse programs: Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage III, Children’s Theatre, FST School, New Play Development, and FST Improv.

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