American Stage, freeFall and St. Petersburg Opera Open THEATRE + ART + VISION – BEHIND THE SCENES Exhibit Today

American Stage Theatre Company will be teaming up with freeFall Theatre and St. Petersburg Opera Company with an art exhibit called THEATRE + ART + VISION - BEHIND THE SCENES at Florida Craftsmen.

This unique exhibit will showcase three local performing art companies and their creative processes that lead up to the final productions that they produce. Be amazed as you get a glimpse of various art forms and skills that grow, develop and merge with other artistic elements. This exhibit will feature each organization's work that entails art from the past, present and future. As you move through this exhibit, you will witness sketches, set designs, costumes, poster art, photography and actual props that will paint a story of what happens behind the scenes to bring their shows to life.

"This exhibit has been something I have wanted to share with the public for quite a while. I am thrilled to have this opportunity provided by Florida Craftsmen and to be able to collaborate with other talented organizations in the area," says Roman Black, American Stage's Marketing Director.

THEATRE + ART + VISION - BEHIND THE SCENES will be held at Florida Craftsmen for a limited showing today, August 29 through 31. The official opening will be on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 5:30 - 8:30pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday from10am-5:30pm. Florida Craftsmen is located at 501 Central Ave, St Petersburg, Florida 33701.

In addition, Duncan McClellan personally selected one glass vase from his collection for a selected opportunity drawing that is part of a fundraiser associated with American Stage's production of ART. Tickets for this drawing will be $50 each and a limited number of 25 tickets will be sold as a "first come, first serve" basis. Tickets for the drawing will be available for purchase online, during our opening and through the run of the show. The winner will be announced during this opening reception. For more information please visit www.americanstage.org or contact our development department at development@americanstage.org.

American Stage Theatre Company is located at the Raymond James Theatre, 163 3rd Street North in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

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