2026 Modern Works Festival
Back for its seventh year at Urbanite Theatre, the 2026 Modern Works Festival is a two-week celebration of new play development and women in theatre.
Urbanite Theatre
1487 2nd StreetSarasota, FL 34236
Upcoming Shows
Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford
A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do.
The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle
A sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy about unlikely partnership, THE GARBOLOGISTS explores what we hold onto, what we throw away, & the surprising ways we find common-ground.
1999 by Stacey Isom Campbell
When a college student protests the inclusion of a film by a disgraced #MeToo-era director in her syllabus, acclaimed producer and professor Emma is forced to confront a pivotal moment from her own past. Set against the backdrop of academia and the lasting echoes of the 1990s...
Black Bastard
BLACK BASTARD, the award-winning solo show by Jon Gentry, transports us to 1990s Houston in a humorous, heartfelt coming-of-age story shaped by curiosity, imagination, and survival. When his family fractures, Jon is thrust into the role of “man of the house,” launching a search...
Review: LEGACY: MOTOWN & MORE! at Florida Studio Theatre
Get ready to bust a move with LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE! Justin Reynolds, Nigel Richards, and Bryce Valle are bringing the heat on stage, serving up some serious dance moves and belting out classic hits. …
Review: THE LAST ROMANCE at Florida Studio Theatre
THE LAST ROMANCE, explores the issues of aging and love, but doesn't shy away from the tough stuff like wrinkles and heartache. With a sprinkle of humor and a dash of wisdom, it delves into the joys and sorrows that come with getting older. And let's not forget the universal truth it reveals - that …
Review: SONGBIRDS OF THE SEVENTIES at Florida Studio Theatre
In a dazzling display, three enchanting singers step onto the stage, radiating sequined sparkles and infectious smiles, as they grace the audience with their presence in the latest Cabaret production at Florida Studio Theatre, 'SONGBIRDS OF THE SEVENTIES.'…
Review: DOG MOM at Florida Studio Theatre
'DOG MOM' is a delightfully clever and whimsical tale penned by Tate Elizabeth Hanyak. This charming production is currently having its Rolling World Premiere at Florida Studio Theatre under the skilled direction of Nancy Rominger, known for her successful hits like 'Eisenhower' and 'Grandma Gatewoo…
Review: LADY DISDAIN at Asolo Repertory Theatre
'LADY DISDAIN', the Rolling World Premiere, by Lauren Gunderson is a romantic comedy play that cleverly infuses a modern and feminist twist into Shakespeare's classic 'Much Ado About Nothing.' The setting is a vibrant audio book recording studio, where the delightful drama unfolds between the feudin…
Review: HONKY TONK ANGEL'S at Florida Studio Theatre
'HONKY TONK ANGELS' is simply a delightful and heartwarming production that cleverly weaves together a mix of old and new songs. Even if you're not typically a fan of country music, you'll find yourself thoroughly entertained by this show. It's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and have you l…
Review: WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at Urbanite Theatre
What did our critic think of WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at Urbanite Theatre?…
Review: LEAVING ON A JET PLANE at Florida Studio Theatre
This delightful cabaret is a musical time machine, whisking audiences away to the golden era of the 1960s with its favorite tunes that evoke a sense of innocent nostalgia. It's a surefire hit that is guaranteed to bring smiles to faces and melodies to hearts. Immerse yourself in the folk songs of ye…
Review: MARIE AND ROSETTA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo's new presentation of 'MARIE AND ROSETTA' is a delightful celebration of the powerhouse women who shaped musical history. The story takes us back to a funeral home in Mississippi in 1946, where Sister Rosetta Tharpe, known as 'The Godmother of Rock & Roll', and Marie Knight come together for a…
Review: LIES, SPELLS & OLD WIVES TALES at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
In a jubilant tribute to the influential women in our lives - our Mothers, Grandmothers, and Aunties - WBTT proudly introduces a fresh production by its very own founder and creative visionary, Nate Jacobs. Alongside his brother Michael, Nate has crafted an engaging and lively play comprising vignet…
Past Shows
15 total · showing 1–10
Who is Eartha Mae?
Who is Eartha Mae? Created by & starring Jade Wheeler The sharp-witted, glamorous, incomparable Eartha Kitt commands the spotlight. But backstage in her dressing room, in the quiet between songs, she peels back the glitz to reveal Eartha Mae: a girl from the South Carolina...
The Apiary
The Apiary By Kate Douglas It’s twenty-two years into the future, and honeybees are nearly extinct except for those kept alive in labs. When a shocking event leads to an even more shocking boost in bee populations, an overqualified new lab assistant, Zora, and her talkative...
Job
Job by Max Wolf Friedlich It’s January 2020. Jane has been placed on leave from her Big Tech job after a viral workplace incident. She’s hell-bent on returning, but first, her assigned therapist, Loyd, needs to authorize it. Loyd suspects her work might be doing more harm than...
Monsters of the American Cinema
Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix Remy Washington, a Black man and widower, has inherited both a drive-in movie theater and the responsibility of raising Pup, his late husband’s straight, white teenage son. The two forge a strong bond around a shared love of...
Screen Time
Modern Works Finalist#3-Screen Time by Sarah Cho Ben and Julia are overjoyed to be expecting their first child, but are they actually ready for the realities of parenting? Luckily, there’s an app for that. As they navigate the chaos of modern life, the couple turns to the...
1999
Modern Works Finalist #1-1999 by Stacey Isom Campbell When a college student protests the inclusion of a film by a disgraced #MeToo-era director in her syllabus, acclaimed producer and professor Emma is forced to confront a pivotal moment from her own past. Set against the...
Ahoy-Hoy
Modern Works Finalist #2-Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do. It’s 1876 and also, right now. Elisha Gray is this close to inventing the telephone. He’s brilliant, anxious, and ready to...
Too Fat for China
Too Fat for China Written, drawn, and performed by Phoebe Potts A Comic Look at the Agony of Adoption Too Fat for China is a one-hour comedic storytelling performance about adoption, race in America and making a family by any means necessary. It has a light footprint for...
Jennifer Who Is Leaving
Nan is working the night shift at Dunkin, fielding frequent calls from her husband, who needs help finding…everything. Meanwhile, Jennifer is doing her best to ignore Joey, the aging patient wearing down her…patience. At the same time, Lili is overwhelmed by the looming pressure...
Modern Works Festival
MODERN WORKS FESTIVAL Back for the fifth year and taking place at Urbanite Theatre, the Modern Works Festival is a five-day playwriting contest, reading festival, and celebration of women in theatre. Three finalists will be selected by a panel of play readers to present their...
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The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle Urbanite Theatre (1/07-2/14) |
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/08-4/18) |
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Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford Urbanite Theatre (10/29-11/29) |
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Larger Than Life: The Definitive Boy Band Tribute Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/26-1/26) |
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Paddy O'Furniture Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/16-3/16) |
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Young Person's Concerts 2026-2027 North Port Performing Arts Center and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/06-10/09) |
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Ron White Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (9/13-9/13) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/31-10/31) VIDEOS |
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Stevie: A Stevie Wonder Revue Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (4/21-5/30) |
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A Christmas Story Rise Above Performing Arts (12/10-12/20) |