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Bad Books at Florida Studio Theatre
Dates: 3/5/2025 - 3/28/2025
📍 Theatre: Florida Studio Theatre Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is Sarasota’s contemporary theatre. Founded in 1973, FST has grown to (read more...)
1214 North Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 941-366-9000
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Torn from today’s headlines. What starts as a polite discussion between a mother and a town librarian about a teenager’s reading list unexpectedly explodes into a fiery clash of values and beliefs. Spiraling dangerously close to violence, their battle over books becomes a razor-sharp examination of censorship, parenting, and freedom. Equal parts absurdly funny and deeply poignant, this bold new play asks: What does it really mean to protect our children?
Ages: Adult Language and Themes
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March 23, 2026 Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2026 Burdick New Play Festival, featuring staged readings of three new works by contemporary American playwrights.
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January 23, 2026 Florida Studio Theatre will stage the Florida premiere of GRANDMA GATEWOOD TOOK A WALK, starting February 4. The play celebrates the true story of Emma Gatewood's historic solo hike.
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June 17, 2025 Florida Studio Theatre will produce the heartwarming story, Dorothy's Dictionary, a moving and life-affirming new play by award-winning playwright E.M. Lewis.
FST Launches Forums Event Discussing Stage III Show
March 03, 2025 Florida Studio Theatre has announced a new panel discussion to close its 2024-2025 Forums Series: Bad Books: Who Should Decide? Inspired by the Stage III production Bad Books, this forum explores the timely and contentious topic of censorship in schools.
Sharyn Rothstein's BAD BOOKS to Play Florida Studio Theatre in March
February 08, 2025 Florida Studio Theatre will present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Bad Books by award-winning playwright and television writer Sharyn Rothstein.
Florida Studio Theatre Announcs Three New Plays for 2025 Stage III Series Lineup
December 04, 2024 Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is set to ignite the 2025 Stage III Series with three compelling and daring plays that promise to challenge, entertain, and provoke thought.About the Theatre
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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Florida Studio Theatre is at 1214 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL.
What shows have played recently at Florida Studio Theatre?
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Comedy Lottery (06/06/26-06/27/26)
Honky Tonk Angels (05/27/26-06/21/26)
Legacy: Motown & More! (08/04/26-10/04/26)
Forgotten Broadway (07/31/26-08/01/26)
The Last Romance (07/22/26-08/16/26)
Comedy Lottery (07/11/26-07/25/26)
Songbirds of the Seventies (07/07/26-09/13/26)
Freedom! The Musical (07/04/26-07/04/26)
Dog Mom (06/24/26-08/02/26)
Comedy Lottery (06/06/26-06/27/26)
Honky Tonk Angels (05/27/26-06/21/26)
What is the history of Florida Studio Theatre ?
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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