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FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE

1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota, FL 34236

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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.


Cast and Creative Team Set For RING OF FIRE At The John W. Engeman Theater


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2026

The John W. Engeman Theater has revealed the cast and creative team of Ring of Fire. Ring of Fire showcases the story of Johnny Cash through his music....

Florida Studio Theatre Reveals Details For 2026 Shindig


by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2026

Florida Studio Theatre has shared new details for its annual fundraising celebration, The Shindig, taking place Monday, March 2, 2026, in FST's Hegner Theatre Wing. ...

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Artist Marta Myada To Present TAKING STAGE: SONGS OF MY JOURNEY


by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2026

​​​​​​​Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey, a solo showcase by WBTT artist Marta Myada, on Sunday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. ...

EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND Comes to Florida Studio Theatre


by Stephi Wild - December 30, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre will inaugurate its 2026 Stage III series with the Florida premiere of Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, a powerful theatrical meditation on sacrifice and service. ...

Florida Studio Theatre Receives $5,000 Grant From Suncoast Credit Union


by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has received a $5,000 grant from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation in support of the theatre's flagship arts-in-education initiative, WRITE A PLAY....

Review: A TAILOR NEAR ME at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - December 20, 2025

What did our critic think of A TAILOR NEAR ME at Florida Studio Theatre?...

Florida Studio Theatre Unveils 2025-26 Forums Series


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre has revealed the lineup for the 2025-2026 Forums Series, featuring five panel discussions inspired by the themes explored in the theatre’s productions of A Tailor Near Me, Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground and more....

Florida Studio Theatre Reveals A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN and More for 2026 Stage III Series


by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre has announced its 2026 Stage III Series, featuring EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND, GRANDMA GATEWOOD TOOK A WALK, and A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN....

SNOW WHITE Comes to the Florida Studio Theatre


by Stephi Wild - December 10, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre will produce Snow White, an imaginative retelling of a classic story created by Greg Banks. This marks the third show in FST’s 2025-26 Children’s Theatre Series. ...

Review: THREE PIANOS at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - November 22, 2025

Imagine yourself grabbing a chair, ordering a few drinks, and preparing for an evening filled with catchy tunes that will elevate your spirits and have you harmonizing along with the crowd. Get ready for a fun night with old and new friends!...

Past Shows

Pictures From Home
Pictures From Home
12/13 - 2/18/2024


A moving and comedic portrait of a mother, a father, and the son who photographed their lives. Drawing inspiration from Larry Sultan’s celebrated photo memoir, ...

Handle with Care
Handle with Care
12/11 - 3/8/2020


A young woman from Israel, Ayelet, reluctantly joins her grandmother on a trip to the United States. Circumstances both absurd and tragic bring Ayelet, who ...

Tomás and the Library Lady
Tomás and the Library Lady
1/11 - 3/7/2020


Some relationships are so special they have the power to change lives forever. Toms, the son of migrant workers, spends long, hot days in the ...

That's Amore!
That's Amore!
9/25 - 2/2/2020


Dean Martin was The King of Cool. His effortless charm and smooth voice made him a star who captured our hearts. From his early days ...

Bright Star
Bright Star
11/6 - 1/3/2020


FLORIDA PREMIERE. Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, "Bright Star" tells a sweeping musical tale ...

Deck the Halls: A Holly Jolly Holiday


A brand new rendition of everything that makes the holidays in Sarasota special. With all new songs and sketches, audiences should get ready to celebrate ...

Pinocchio
Pinocchio
10/12 - 11/2/2019


The worlds favorite little wooden boy comes to life like never before! This new, highly theatrical adaptation tells the story of the misbehaving puppet who ...

Who Loves You - Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond


Experience the signature songs and dance moves of one of the most successful acts in music history: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. A musical ...

The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade


Back by popular demand, The Swingaroos return to FST with a brand new show. Inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood, this jazzy music revue ...

The Cottage
The Cottage
7/31 - 8/18/2019


REGIONAL PREMIERE. Set in the English countryside in 1923, this sexy comedy of love and betrayal unfolds when Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her ...

Ethel Waters: His Eye is on the Sparrow


This powerful musical biography celebrates the life of actress and singer Ethel Waters. From abject poverty to Broadway and Hollywood stardom, Ethel Waters crossed racial ...

Come Together: When the 60s Met the 70s


With music made famous by Cher, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and more, this rockin revue explores the changing musical landscape from 1965-1975. Come Together ...

When X Meets Y: The American Revolution


Inspired by one location and three random notes on the keyboard, the cast of FST Improvs When X Meets Y, weaves a story of loveduring ...

FST Comedy Freestyle
FST Comedy Freestyle
4/20 - 6/29/2019


What happens when you take your favorite FST Improv games and remove the rules? A whole new style of show that moves quickly and promises ...

FST Improv Presents: Comedy Freestyle


What happens when you take your favorite FST Improv games and remove the rules? A whole new style of show that moves quickly and promises ...

FST Improv Presents: Life's a Beach


From snowbirds to roundabouts, this revue-style show will feature sketches, musicals, and our favorite classic improv games. Poking fun at what makes Sarasota, Sarasota, by ...

Off the Charts!


Journey with us from the jukebox to the IPod, as we celebrate the universal language of music! This brand-new show features family-friendly versions of some ...

The Marvelous Wonderettes
The Marvelous Wonderettes
5/29 - 6/16/2019


Its 1958, and the Springfield High prom has unexpectedly lost its musical act. When called upon to take the stage, four girls with hopes and ...

Life's a Beach
Life's a Beach
4/19 - 5/10/2019


From snowbirds to roundabouts, this revue-style show will feature sketches, musicals, and our favorite classic improv games. Poking fun at what makes Sarasota, Sarasota, by ...

Buyer & Cellar
Buyer & Cellar
3/20 - 4/14/2019


Alex More has a story to tell. A struggling actor in L.A., he takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a celebrated megastar. ...

Tournament of Fools


Come see this one-day, knockdown, drag-out comedy battle royale, where the winner takes all! Our ten FST Improv ensemble members will compete in a series ...

Guitar Girls
Guitar Girls
11/28 - 3/31/2019


A celebration of female singer-songwriters. Icons like June Carter-Cash, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Dolly Parton, and Carly Simon have proven that a girl with a ...

Straight White Men
Straight White Men
12/12 - 3/1/2019


REGIONAL PREMIERE. Obie Award-winning playwright Young Jean Lee takes a hilariously ruthless look at the classic American father-son drama. It’s Christmas Eve, and Ed has ...

FST Improv Presents: FST Freestyle


What happens when you take your favorite FST Improv games and remove the rules? A whole new style of show that moves quickly and promises ...

FST Cabaret Presents Shakespeare's Greatest Hits


“Brush Up Your Shakespeare” with the best of the Bard! This tongue-in-cheek musical revue is a collection of songs inspired by the world’s greatest playwright. ...

Honor Killing
Honor Killing
4/6 - 5/25/2018


WORLD PREMIERE. Allisyn Davis, an American reporter for The New York Times, heads to Pakistan to cover the honor killing of a young woman. Through ...

The Boy Who Liked Pulling Hair & Other Winning Plays


Wise, heartfelt, and often hilarious, this anthology of award-winning short plays highlights the most creative and imaginative writing from elementary school students. Performed by a ...

FST Cabaret Presents Blue Suede Shoes


In the 1950s, Rock ‘N’ Roll took America by storm. With its roots in rhythm and blues, country western, swing, and doo-wop, this new sound ...

The Things They Carried
The Things They Carried
4/6 - 4/22/2018


Based on the literary classic, "The Things They Carried" is the powerful telling of Tim O’Brien’s personal journey from his innocent years in rural Minnesota ...

Native Gardens
Native Gardens
1/26 - 3/25/2018


Stately Gardens and cultures clash turning friendly neighbors into feuding adversaries. Pablo, a high powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are ...

The Land of YES! : Under Six
3/19 - 5/24/2013


Keating Theatre: - Young Playwrights....

Caribbean Soul
2/27 - 5/19/2013


Goldstein Cabaret: - Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, Jim Prosser....

In the Book Of
3/27 - 5/19/2013


Gompertz Theatre: - John Walch....

The Columnist
1/30 - 4/14/2013


Keating Theatre: - David Auburn; dir: Kate Alexander....

Urban Cowboys
1/2 - 3/10/2013


Goldstein Cabaret: - Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins; dir: Richard Hopkins....


Keating Theatre: -...

Best of Enemies
12/5 - 1/27/2013


Gompertz Theatre: - Mark St. Germain; dir: Richard Hopkins....


Goldstein Cabaret: - Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, Jim Prosser; dir: Richard Hopkins....

Smokey Joe's Cafe
10/31 - 1/20/2013


Keating Theatre: - music: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller; dir: Richard Hopkins....

Jericho
4/4 - 6/3/2012


National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere. For tickets and more information, visit the website....

Reel Music
3/28 - 6/3/2012


From silent films and movie musicals to  Casablanca  and  The Greatest Showman , the silver screen transports us to places and times we dream about.  ...

Next Fall
1/25 - 3/25/2012

Shake, Rattle, and Roll
1/4 - 3/25/2012

Videos


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