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Life's a Beach at Florida Studio Theatre
Dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/28/2026
📍 Theatre: Florida Studio Theatre Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is Sarasota’s contemporary theatre. Founded in 1973, FST has grown to (read more...)
1265 First Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 941-366-9000
Tickets: $15-$18
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Drawing inspiration from audience suggestions, the cast of FST Improv weaves sketches, musical numbers, and classic improv games that pay special tribute to this beautiful spot in paradise we hold dear. From the epic annual snowbird migration and abundant roundabout confusion to dogs in strollers and seemingly never-ending construction, nothing is safe from a good-spirited tease in this audience-favorite FST Improv show.
News About Life's a Beach at Florida Studio Theatre
FST Improv Announces Spring Season Lineup
March 15, 2022 From the audience favorite Life's A Beach and the debut of an all-new improvised murder mystery, To Die For, to the popular free-form show, Comedy Freestyle, this season is packed with a diverse range of performance styles and techniques—celebrate the art of spontaneity and inspire laughter.
FST Improv Returns To The Bowne's Lab With Sarasota Favorite LIFE'S A BEACH
May 26, 2021 Florida Studio Theatre (FST)'s resident improv team, FST Improv, returns to the Bowne's Lab stage with one the troupe's most popular shows, Life's a Beach. Drawing inspiration from audience suggestions, FST Improv's cast members create scenes and musical numbers that celebrate—and poke fun at—all things “Sarasota.” Beginning June 5, FST Improv will perform Life's a Beach every Saturday at 7:30PM in FST's Bowne's Lab. Doors open one hour before show time. A full food and drink menu is available for pre-show dining. Tickets are now on sale at 941.366.9000 or floridastudiotheatre.org.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 Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Florida Studio Theatre?
Pinocchio (09/19/26-10/18/26)
Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyond (09/23/26-02/07/27)
American Rebels (11/04/26-03/21/27)
Kimberly Akimbo (11/18/26-01/03/27)
Deck the Halls (11/28/26-12/24/26)
The Bully Pulpit (12/09/26-02/14/27)
Imagination Rocks! (01/09/27-02/07/27)
Upgrade (02/03/27-03/21/27)
Laughing Matters: Volume 7 (02/10/27-06/27/27)
The Shindig at Florida Studio Theatre (03/08/27-03/08/27)
The Monster Who Got a Second Chance (03/27/27-04/25/27)
How the Light Gets In (04/07/27-05/23/27)
Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyond (09/23/26-02/07/27)
American Rebels (11/04/26-03/21/27)
Kimberly Akimbo (11/18/26-01/03/27)
Deck the Halls (11/28/26-12/24/26)
The Bully Pulpit (12/09/26-02/14/27)
Imagination Rocks! (01/09/27-02/07/27)
Upgrade (02/03/27-03/21/27)
Laughing Matters: Volume 7 (02/10/27-06/27/27)
The Shindig at Florida Studio Theatre (03/08/27-03/08/27)
The Monster Who Got a Second Chance (03/27/27-04/25/27)
How the Light Gets In (04/07/27-05/23/27)
Where is Florida Studio Theatre located?
Florida Studio Theatre is at 1265 First Street, Sarasota, FL.
What shows have played recently at Florida Studio Theatre?
Out of Bounds (08/08/26-09/19/26)
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 (07/07/26-09/20/26)
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)
Leaving on a Jet Plane: A Folk Journey (05/12/26-07/26/26)
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 (07/07/26-09/20/26)
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)
Leaving on a Jet Plane: A Folk Journey (05/12/26-07/26/26)
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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