Florida Studio Theatre's Winter Improv Season Will Kick Off With FST IMPROV PRESENTS: WHEN X MEETS Y
Florida Studio Theatre (FST)'s Winter Improv Season kicks off with FST Improv Presents: When X Meets Y, an improvised musical inspired by a location suggested by the audience and three random notes on the keyboard. In this show, FST Improv cast members weave a story of romance, heartache, and fate told through music and comedy. When X Meets Y has been performing to sold out audiences for the past four years. This improvised musical romance is now playing and runs every Saturday and Friday, January 31 at 8:30PM in FST's Bowne's Lab Theatre through February 15.
FST Improv's COMEDY LOTTERY Returns to Sarasota
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces that FST Improv's popular improv show, Comedy Lottery, will return to Sarasota. In Comedy Lottery, the audience literally shapes the show-12 audience members select the games the improvisers will play that evening-so no two performances of Comedy Lottery will ever be the same. Starting July 27, Comedy Lottery will play Saturdays at 7:30 pm in FST's Bowne's Lab Theatre.
FST Improv Announces Spring Season
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces its Spring Improv Season, which includes brand new performances every Friday and Saturday, and a special, one-night-only performance celebrating April Fool's Day. The season kicks off on April 13 with FST Improv Presents: Tournament of Fools, its annual epic, "survival of the fittest" competition. Cast members will compete in a series of games, songs, and scenes to capture the audience's support in order to win the noteworthy title of "Champion of Fools." In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle royale, FST improvisers earn points from the audience based on their performances. After each round, the improviser with the least points is eliminated.
FST Improv Announces Its Winter Season
Florida Studio Theatre (FST)'s winter Improv season kicks off with FST Improv Presents: When X Meets Y, an improvised musical inspired by a location suggested by the audience and three random notes on the keyboard. In this show, FST Improv cast members weave a story of love, heartbreak, drama, and destiny infused with music and comedy. Previously performed as isolated holiday-themed performances, this is the first time that When X Meets Y is getting its own full multi-week run. FST Improv Presents: When X Meets Y will run every Saturday in FST's Bowne's Lab Theatre beginning January 12 through February 16.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces Its Fall Improv Season
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces its Fall Improv Season, which includes a brand new performance every Saturday, plus three special holiday-themed shows that will bring laughs, scares, and holiday cheer to Sarasota. The season kicks off on October 6 with FST Improv's classic comedy competition, Out of Bounds, where two teams of improvisers go head-to-head to compete for the most audience laughs. Out of Bounds runs every Saturday in FST's Bowne's Lab Theatre through December 22.
Florida Studio Theatre's Summer Improv Season Is Jam-Packed With Laughter
FST Improv announces its summer season with three distinct shows that will bring spontaneity, playfulness, and a bit of history to Sarasota. Playing through June 30 is the fresh and daring Comedy Freestyle, where audience members will see free-form improv-a challenging improv style with no rules or limits. Playing on July 7 only is When X Meets Y: American Revolution, FST's special holiday improv show celebrating Independence Day, which follows a band of American colonists fighting the British, but adds a thrilling romantic twist. Starting July 28 is Comedy Lottery, FST's short-form improv show built off the audience's suggestions and favorite games. All three programs play on Saturdays at 7:30 pm in FST's Bowne's Lab. Full menu and bar are available for all performances. Doors open one hour prior to the show. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from the FST Box Office in person, by calling (941) 366-9000, or online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces All New Improv Show
Florida Studio Theatre's improv troupe is shaking things up this spring with an exciting, fresh form of spontaneous fun. At FST Freestyle, Sarasota audiences will be able to see free-form improv-a daring improv style with no rules or limits-on Saturdays at 7:30 pm in FST's Bowne's Lab starting April 14, 2018.
FST Announces One-Night-Only April Fool's Day Improv Tribute TOURNAMENT OF FOOLS
Florida Studio Theatre's home Improv team goes head-to-head in a truly one-of-a-kind celebration of spontaneity, improvisation, and April Fool's Day. On March 31, some of the Gulf Coast's top improvisers will compete in a series of scenes, songs, and games to win your laughter, your applause, and the coveted title of "Champion of Fools." The exclusive performance takes place in FST's Bowne's Lab Theatre at 8:30PM. Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased from the FST Box Office in person, by calling (941) 366-9000, or online at www.FloridaStudioTheatre.org. Full menu and bar are available. Doors open one hour prior to the show.
Sunburns, Sandles, and Snowbirds: FST Presents LIFE'S A BEACH
Join FST Improv as they bring back the show created around all that makes Sarasota special. Life's A Beach is NOW PLAYING through April 7 in Bowne's Lab Theatre. Performances will be held every Saturday at 8:30pm. Full menu and bar are available. Doors open one hour prior to the show. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from the FST Box Office in person, by calling (941) 366-9000, or online at www.FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
FST Kicks Off Fall Season
As the summer starts to cool off, FST Improv is just heating up! Kicking off the Fall Improv Season is the classic improvised show of theatrical games and foolery, Out of Bounds. If giggles and ghouls are more your flavor, don't miss the never-before-seen improvised horror movie,
FST Improv Sets Fall 2015 Season
It's that time of year again for the ever popular pumpkin spice latte, apple-caramel scented candles, and of course, the start of FST Improv's Fall season. Beginning October 17, Sarasota's Original Anti-Depressant returns! FST Improv will perform a variety of shows including Out Of Bounds, We're Doomed! Halloween Special, When X Meets Y Holiday Special, Life's A Beach, and more. No matter your comedic tastes, FST Improv has something for everyone. Performances will be held every Saturday and select Fridays at 7:30pm with full menu and bar available. All tickets and packages may be purchased from the FST Box Office by calling (941) 366-9000, or online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Slow Burn Theatre Company Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Now thru 6/28
Little Shop of Horrors, Slow Burn Theatre Company's final production in the West Boca High Performing Arts Theatre before moving to their new home at the Broward Center, is a devilishly delicious mash up of sci-fi and Broadway, fertilizer and Faust, and of rock, doo-wop, and Motown. This 'horror and rock-n-roll musical comedy' has delighted audiences of all ages for over thirty years, and includes several well-known songs, including the title song, 'Skid Row (Downtown)', 'Somewhere That's Green', and 'Suddenly, Seymour'.
Slow Burn Theatre Company to Present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, 6/5-28
Little Shop of Horrors, Slow Burn Theatre Company's final production in the West Boca High Performing Arts Theatre before moving to their new home at the Broward Center, is a devilishly delicious mash up of sci-fi and Broadway, fertilizer and Faust, and of rock, doo-wop, and Motown. This 'horror and rock-n-roll musical comedy' has delighted audiences of all ages for over thirty years, and includes several well-known songs, including the title song, 'Skid Row (Downtown)', 'Somewhere That's Green', and 'Suddenly, Seymour'.
Florida Studio Theatre Launches Kids Comedy Lab Today
Kids have the best laughs. When they think something is funny, you'll know it. That's why beginning today, April 4, FST Improv will now be performing a show for all ages, Kids Comedy Lab. These Today matinee performances begin at 2pm and are perfect for a great afternoon out with the kids. Doors open at 1pm. Tickets are $6 with free admission for kids 5 and under, making it affordable and fun to bring the whole family. Fruit roll-up and juice box will be provided.
Florida Studio Theatre to Launch Kids Comedy Lab, 4/4
Kids have the best laughs. When they think something is funny, you'll know it. That's why beginning on April 4, FST Improv will now be performing a show for all ages, Kids Comedy Lab. These Saturday matinee performances begin at 2pm and are perfect for a great afternoon out with the kids. Doors open at 1pm. Tickets are $6 with free admission for kids 5 and under, making it affordable and fun to bring the whole family. Fruit roll-up and juice box will be provided.
FST Improv Presents CUPID'S BROKEN ARROW: LOVE ME TINDER Tonight
What is the key to long-lasting love? Laughter, and a lot of it! FST Improv presents Cupid's Broken Arrow: Love Me Tinder, a special Valentine's Day show. For all those happily hitched, the Sweethearts package includes two champagne flutes and a delectable slice of cheesecake for $50. For all those sensationally single comedy lovers, there's the Single and Fabulous package for $20. This package includes a ticket to see this heartily humorous show, a delicious cup of ice cream, and choice of beer, house wine, or well beverage. All tickets and packages may be purchased from the FST Box Office by calling (941) 366-9000, or online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
FST Improv to Present CUPID'S BROKEN ARROW: LOVE ME TINDER, 2/14
What is the key to long-lasting love? Laughter, and a lot of it! FST Improv presents Cupid's Broken Arrow: Love Me Tinder, a special Valentine's Day show. For all those happily hitched, the Sweethearts package includes two champagne flutes and a delectable slice of cheesecake for $50. For all those sensationally single comedy lovers, there's the Single and Fabulous package for $20. This package includes a ticket to see this heartily humorous show, a delicious cup of ice cream, and choice of beer, house wine, or well beverage. All tickets and packages may be purchased from the FST Box Office by calling (941) 366-9000, or online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
FST Improv to Present LIFE'S A BEACH
It's getting colder outside, but warming up inside Bowne's Lab on Friday and Saturday nights. The current show Out of Bounds will be joined on weekends with another show, Life's A Beach on Friday nights. Performances will be held every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm. Full menu and bar are available.