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FLORIDA
STUDIO THEATER
FST produces world
premieres and contemporary works which have been produced on or
off-Broadway within the last five years. By focusing on the works of
contemporary writers, FST has been able to offer plays to its audiences
that are not normally produced by other area theatres.
1241 N. Palm Ave.
366-9000
THE PLAYERS
THEATER
The Players Theater of Sarasota offers a variety of performances
throughout the year including musicals, concerts and plays as well as a
performing arts school for both children and adults. The theater is a
not-for-profit organization
THE
VAN WEZEL
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is affectionately known as Sarasota's
"Purple Cow" due to it's unique color. The hall presents a variety of
stage shows from Broadway musicals to concerts by internationally known
recording artists and comedians. Stars such as Pavarotti, Leonard
Bernstein, Willie Nelson, Dizzy Gillespie, The Beach Boys and many more
have performed at the Van Wezel.
777 North Tamiami Trail
953-3368 / 800-826-9303
THE VENICE
THEATER
Venice Theatre is one of the largest and most active community theatres in
the United States. Located in Venice, Florida, it is a non-profit, 501(c)3
organization that has been providing entertainment, education and outreach
to the community since 1950.
140 Tampa Avenue West,
Venice, FL
488-1115