Jim Prosser News

Florida Studio Theatre presents the original music revue, Friends in Low Places, celebrating the contemporary country musicians who transformed their genre and shot to the top of the charts. Exploring the artists who brought country music into the mainstream, like Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, and George Strait, this all-new Cabaret features such songs as “Could I Have This Dance,” “Bluebird,” and “Good Hearted Woman.”

Florida Studio Theatre kicks off its Winter Cabaret Series with The Wanderers, a charming musical revue honoring the dynamic harmony groups of the mid-20th century.

Florida Studio Theatre opens its 29th Summer Mainstage Series with the return of one of the most successful shows in the theatre's history, Sophie Tucker: The Last of the Red Hot Mamas.

The entertainment world continues to slowly make its way back into the spotlight through innovative ways that create a safe environment for patrons. Florida Studio Theatre is currently presenting its production of “Vintage Pop!” which runs through May 16.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the cast for Three Pianos, an all-new celebration of musicians who took the piano to new heights. When FST was forced to close its doors to the public last March, its artistic team went to work, creating a catalogue of Cabarets for future production.

Florida Studio Theatre is returning to live performance with Vintage POP!, da brand new musical revue exploring the evolution of popular music from the 1920s to the 1980s. Created by Carole J. Bufford, Vintage POP! is FST’s first live theatrical production since it was forced to shut down in mid-March of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the extension of Three Pianos, an all-new musical revue celebrating the musical pioneers who refused to fit the mold of “rock star” and forged their own paths in the industry. 

Three Pianos, created by Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins, and Sarah Durham with arrangements by Jim Prosser, will play from March 31-April 25, 2021 in FST's Gompertz Theatre.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced that its resident improv troupe, FST Improv, will return to a weekly live performance schedule with Triple Play, a full-length show created specifically to entertain from a distance.

Upon reopening, FST will continue to operate within full compliance of CDC guidelines, including socially-distanced seating, required face coverings, paperless ticketing, and limited theatre capacities.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces that vocalist Ariel Blue will perform this weekend for diners at FST's Green Room Cafe & Bar. Blue will perform alongside FST resident pianist Jim Prosser Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 from 5:30-7PM each night, featuring such songs as a?oeAll I Doa?? by Stevie Wonder, a?oeJust My Imaginationa?? by the Temptations, a?oeSunday Morninga?? by Maroon 5, and a?oeCan't Take My Eyes off of Youa?? by Frankie Valli.

Florida Studio Theatre announces that, due to audience demand, it is extending its outdoor dining entertainment series, now running Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings each week. FST first opened the veranda of its Green Room Café & Bar for outside dining with live musical entertainment on select evenings the second weekend of May.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the cancellation of its 2020 Summer Mainstage and Cabaret Seasons, originally set to kick off in mid-June, as well as the 12th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival slated for July. This difficult decision was made in effort to prioritize the health and wellbeing of FST's staff, artists, and the Sarasota community during the current COVID-19 health crisis. 

Due to continued audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the extension of Unchained Melodies, a musical celebration of male harmony groups of the '50s and '60s.

On Monday, February 24, artists and supporters of Florida Studio Theatre (FST) flocked to its downtown campus for FST's annual fundraiser, the Dangerous Ladies Shindig. Long-time FST supporter Marie G. Kropp chaired the event, and Gulf Coast Community Foundation supported the Shindig as its lead sponsor. With exclusive live entertainment, the presentation of the distinguished Spelman Award, and a plated three-course dinner, FST's Dangerous Ladies Shindig was a not-to-be-missed event for many of the greatest supporters of the arts and contemporary theatre in Sarasota.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will present Light My Fire, a celebration of the music of the '60s and the '70s. Featuring such hits as 'Somebody to Love,' 'California Dreamin,'' and 'The Times They Are a Changin,'' this Cabaret explores the Cultural Revolution that took place during one of America's most exciting, yet tumultuous, decades. Single tickets are now available at (941) 366-9000 or floridastudiotheatre.org.

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.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the return of its hit Cabaret celebrating male harmony groups, Unchained Melodies. One of FST's most successful and beloved Cabarets, Unchained Melodies was seen by over 20,000 people last season. Due to popular demand, the show was brought back last year for its first return engagement in March 2019. This year, due to continued audience demand, the popular Cabaret will return to Sarasota in its second limited return engagement in March 2020.

Due to audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the extension of Outlaws and Angels, celebrating the “outlaws” of country music and the “angels” who loved them.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will present Outlaws and Angels, a rousing revue celebrating the a?oeoutlawsa?? of country music and the a?oeangelsa?? who loved them. Sharing tales of hard knocks and lively living, Outlaws and Angels honors the rebels of the past and explores their connection to the country music of today. Beginning November 20 in FST's Goldstein Cabaret, Outlaws and Angels features such hits as a?oeI Walk the Line,a?? a?oeDesperado,a?? and a??Ramblin' Man.a?? This brand new musical revue by Rebecca Hopkins and Richard Hopkins includes arrangements by Jim Prosser. Single tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at (941) 366-9000 or floridastudiotheatre.org.