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BWW Q&A: Scott Ehrenpreis on CLOWNS LIKE ME at DR2 Theatre

Mental illness is no laughing matter, but in the new solo show Clowns Like Me, audience members are encouraged to laugh, cry and enjoy the ride into the unknown. Clowns Like Me will have its New York Off-Broadway Premiere at the DR2 Theatre this summer.
CLOWNS LIKE ME Will Perform New York Sneak Peek Before Heading To Off-Broadway

Sarasota actor and storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis dreamed for years of performing in New York. And now, in the most unexpected way, his dream is coming true. What started out as an idea for creating a show based on the actor's true story of living with mental illness only two short years ago, has since turned into a critically acclaimed and sold-out Sarasota premier, a new nonprofit, and an opportunity to bring the show to the Off-Broadway stage for an eight-week limited engagement run starting this June at Union Square's DR2 theatre.
CLOWNS LIKE ME To Have Off-Broadway New York Premiere At DR2!

Experience the emotional journey of mental illness through humor and drama in CLOWNS LIKE ME, premiering Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre.
Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Sarasota! Winners include Asolo Repertory Theatre, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and more.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Sarasota Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Sarasota Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE, AN INSPECTOR CALLS, Fed's Backyard Theater & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards December 5th Standings; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; FLYIN' WEST Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
CLOWNS LIKE ME Comes to the Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for Performing Arts

In his world premiere, one-man show “Clowns Like Me,” Sarasota actor and storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis will be telling his humorous and profound story of living with mental illness to a Sarasota audience this May.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends Run Of A PLACE IN THE SUN: A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced that, due to continued audience demand, the theatre is extending its high-energy Cabaret, A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, for a third, and final, time.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends Runs Of THE 70S: MORE THAN A DECADE And A PLACE IN THE SUN

Florida Studio Theatre is extending two Cabaret productions—The '70s: More Than A Decade and A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder­.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends Run Of Original Music Revue, A PLACE IN THE SUN: A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the extension of its high-energy Cabaret, A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, which is now held over through Sunday, April 2, 2023, in FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. This year's awards include a posthumous honor for Director Frank Galati, for his work on Knoxville.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; Asolo Rep Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; at Rise Above Performing Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; Asolo Rep Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; Rise Above's GODSPELL Leads Best Musical

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
FST Celebrates the Music and Impact of Stevie Wonder in New Cabaret

 Florida Studio Theatre presents the original music revue, A Place in the Sun - A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, celebrating the legendary musician whose catalogue spans six decades and multiple musical genres. Created by Jason Cannon, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah Durham, this all-new Cabaret takes audiences through the beloved songbook of musical pioneer Stevie Wonder.
Florida Studio Theatre to Present Collection of Plays Inspired by Children, THE GRANDMA THAT EATS EVERYTHING & OTHER WINNING PLAYS

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.

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