Florida Studio Theatre Reveals 2026 Burdick New Play Reading Festival
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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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...)
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Sarasota, FL 34236
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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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FST Launches Forums Event Discussing Stage III Show
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
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
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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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We're Doomed! (10/31/26-10/31/26)
American Rebels (11/04/26-03/21/27)
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It's a Blunderful Life (11/28/26-12/19/26)
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American Rebels (11/04/26-03/21/27)
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Deck the Halls (11/28/26-12/24/26)
It's a Blunderful Life (11/28/26-12/19/26)
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Where is Florida Studio Theatre located?
Florida Studio Theatre is at 1214 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL.
What shows have played recently at Florida Studio Theatre?
Murder, She Improvised (10/03/26-11/21/26)
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Legacy: Motown & More! (08/04/26-10/24/26)
Forgotten Broadway (07/31/26-08/01/26)
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Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyond (09/23/26-02/07/27)
Out of Bounds (08/08/26-09/19/26)
Legacy: Motown & More! (08/04/26-10/24/26)
Forgotten Broadway (07/31/26-08/01/26)
See more shows at Florida Studio Theatre
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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