A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, audiences should get ready to celebrate the holidays – Florida style – palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the holiday spirit and join in on the fun at this interactive family show. News About Deck the Halls at Florida Studio Theatre
 Florida Studio Theatre Family-Friendly Holiday Tradition, DECK THE HALLS, Returns With An All-New ShowNovember 10, 2022 Florida Studio Theatre brings children and their families the magic of the holiday season with the latest iteration of Deck the Halls. This interactive family-friendly, music-filled show celebrates everything that makes Hanukkah and Christmas in Sarasota special. Since Deck the Halls was first produced in 2016, the show has become a holiday tradition for many families here on the Suncoast.  Florida Studio Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Children's Theatre Series LineupSeptember 14, 2022 Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its four-show weekend Children's Theatre Series, bringing families together to explore the exciting and engaging world of the performing arts at an affordable price. From a heartwarming adaptation of Charlotte's Web to award-winning plays written by elementary school students from around the world, this year's lineup has something for children of all ages…and their favorite grownups.  Florida Studio Theatre to Present Collection of Plays Inspired by Children, THE GRANDMA THAT EATS EVERYTHING & OTHER WINNING PLAYSMarch 03, 2022 Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is set to present The Grandma That Eats Everything & Other Winning Plays, a collection of plays inspired by the imaginations of children in sixth grade and below. This production is presented as part of FST’s WRITE A PLAY program, an award-winning arts-in-education initiative that provides students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays.  DECK THE HALLS to Return to Florida Studio Theatre This Holiday SeasonNovember 10, 2021 Florida Studio Theatre will bring children and their families the magic of the holiday season once more with the latest iteration of Deck the Halls. This interactive family-friendly, music-filled show celebrates everything that makes the holidays in Sarasota special and has become a holiday tradition for many families here on the Suncoast.  FST's All-New Adaptation Of CINDERELLA Opens Its Children's Theatre SeriesSeptember 24, 2021 Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off its Children's Theatre Series with Cinderella, bringing the classic fairy tale to life with a contemporary twist. This all-new adaptation features a soundtrack of contemporary pop hits, audience interaction, physical comedy, and more.  Florida Studio Theatre Announces Its Winter Mainstage, Winter Cabaret, and Children's Theatre SeriesSeptember 10, 2021 Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 48th Winter Season, featuring a four-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series. The Mainstage Series features one of the most successful Rock & Roll musicals of all time, an Olivier Award-winning comedy, a World Premiere, and an Off-Broadway hit. The Cabaret Series features two all-new musical revues celebrating the lyric poets of the 20th century day followed by a political satire-inspired comedy set to music.  THE STAR WHO COULD NOT TWINKLE & OTHER WINNING PLAYS Concludes FST's Children's Theatre SeriesMarch 09, 2020 Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will present The Star Who Could Not Twinkle & Other Winning Plays, a collection of plays inspired by the imaginations of children in sixth grade and below. The Star Who Could Not Twinkle & Other Winning Plays is presented as part of FST's WRITE A PLAY (WAP) program, an award-winning arts-in-education initiative that provides students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. Plays generated through the program are submitted to FST's annual youth playwriting competition. Winning playwrights have their work selected out of thousands of submissions from around the world, to be brought to life in a professional production performed by skilled actors at FST. This year's anthology of winning plays is titled The Star Who Could Not Twinkle & Other Winning Plays.  Florida Studio Theatre Presents PINOCCHIOSeptember 16, 2019 Florida Studio Theatre (FST) opens its fourth annual Children's Theatre Season with Pinocchio, a new, fast-paced adaptation of Carlo Collodi's timeless classic by Greg Banks. Produced through special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences, this play centers on a misbehaving wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy, but must avoid mischief in order to make his dream come true. Pinocchio will be performed in FST's Keating Theatre for the general public on Saturdays and select Sundays starting October 12.  Florida Studio Theatre Announces Its 2019-2020 Children's Theatre SeriesSeptember 04, 2019 Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced its 2019-20 four-show weekend Children's Theatre Season. Now in its fourth year, FST's Children's Theatre subscription series brings families together to explore the exciting and engaging world of theatre arts at an affordable price. From the classic Pinocchio to award-winning plays written by elementary school students from all over the world, this year's season has something for all childrena??and their favorite grownups. Subscriptions for the four-show Children's Series are now on sale for ONLY $20a?"that's just $5 per show. Single tickets are also available for $10 per ticket. Subscriptions and single tickets are now on sale at floridastudiotheatre.org and at 941-366-9000.  Florida Studio Theatre Presents A 'BEARY' BIG ADVENTUREMarch 18, 2019 Florida Studio Theatre (FST) proudly presents A Beary Big Adventure & Other Winning Plays, a collection of plays inspired by the imaginations of children in sixth grade and below.  FST Brings Classic Tale SNOW WHITE To SarasotaDecember 18, 2018 Florida Studio Theatre (FST) presents Snow White, the third production of its Children's Theatre Series. After touring among Florida schools this fall, the production will call FST's Bowne's Lab Theatre home starting January 12, 2019. Adapted by Greg Banks, Snow White shares the story of how Snow White met the seven dwarfs
Florida Studio Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What shows are coming up next at Florida Studio Theatre
Reel Music (2/15/23-6/25/23)
The Last Acorn & Other Winning Plays (3/25/23-4/23/23) Visit Joe Whitefeather (And bring the family!) (4/5/23-5/21/23)
Where is Florida Studio Theatre located?
Florida Studio Theatre is at 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL.
What shows have played recently at Florida Studio Theatre
Network (1/25/23-3/19/23)
What the Constitution Means to Me (12/7/22-2/26/23) Deck the Halls (12/3/22-12/24/22) A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder (11/16/22-3/26/23) The '70s: More Than A Decade (10/5/22-2/12/23) FST Improv Presents: Thank You for Being a Friend (9/10/22-9/10/22) FST Improv Presents We're Doomed (8/13/22-9/24/22) New York State of Mind: All the Hits of Billy Joel With The Uptown Boys™ (8/9/22-10/2/22) FST Improv Presents: The More You Know (8/6/22-8/6/22) Smoke & Mirrors (8/3/22-8/21/22)
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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