Age group

Internet Access

Dancing Studio

For over 45 years, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has been a leader in the American theatre scene. Founded in 1973, FST has developed into a vibrant village of five theatres in the heart of Downtown Sarasota. Each theatre is small in size, but the impact they have is large – providing engaging and intimate settings for professional performances. FST is known for its diverse range of programming, including Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage III, Children’s Theatre, FST School, New Play Development, and FST Improv. In fact, FST is the largest subscription theatre in Florida and one of the largest in the country,* serving over 230,000 live attendees annually. It’s no wonder why FST is such a popular destination for theatre-goers!

Dance

Theater/Drama

Music

Vocal/singing

Writing

Affordable

WRITE A PLAY is a year-round arts integration program providing students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. From field trips to the theatre to see professional productions, to an interactive performance created at your school, to playwriting lessons that will develop the inner artist in your students, this award-winning program is designed to inspire the next generation of playwrights. Now in its 32nd year, WRITE A PLAY reaches over 47,000 students annually across the state of Florida; nationally as far as Camden, NJ and Woodstock, IL; and internationally as far as Scotland and Israel.

WRITE A PLAY

FST Children’s Theatre is more than just a performance to sit and watch! Share and learn during pre-show activities. After the show, meet the cast and ask questions about what you saw and experienced. How did it make you feel? What did you see? 

Children’s Theatre

FST’s classes for youth and teens are dedicated to nurturing individual creativity. We see young people not just as individuals, but as creative individuals.

Led by FST’s teaching staff of professional resident artists, students gain an understanding of theatre, acting method, stage technique, and literary skills. Students will also have access to performance opportunities throughout the year.

Classes for Youth and Teens

Coed

Kids

Tweens

Florida Studio Theatre

Amazing environment! lovely theater. The show was amazing! We will undoubtedly return.

Elaine M

These shows are excellent. The theater is cozy and entertaining. extremely helpful and pleasant staff...

Diana L

Fantastic ambiance and excellent talent. Always enjoyable and reasonably priced.

Tamara D

Here, we always have a good time! They put on fantastic performances in a small space. The country music review we did today was a lot of fun.

Keneth L

My 7-year-old and I watched Cinderella. It was hysterically funny! My kid immediately asked if we could watch the show again after we left since it was so fantastic.