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July 22 & 23 - TONIGHT & TOMORROW [ guest improv ] The name of the improv group from Austin Texas is “Available Cupholders” or, as we will refer to them to save typing the name offer again; “AC”. AC will present two special performances at Florida Studio Theatre, 8:00 p.m. both nights. They are masters of long-form and experimental improv. Tickets are 15 bucks and available on-line or by calling 941-366-9000. [ FRIDAY night only special 2-for-1 tickets - use code 4578 ] |
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Through August 7 [ back to the future ] Talk about déjà vu, The Golden Apple Dinner Theater is presenting its 319th production with “Stop the World I want to get OFF”. It was also their first production, 318 shows (and 40 years!) ago. The Tony Award-winning musical features hit songs like “What Kind of Fool Am I," “Once in a Lifetime” and “Gonna Build a Mountain.” Starring Steve Dawson and Kyle Ennis Turoff, it is simply good summer fun. Call 941-366-5454. |
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Through August 7
[ playorgami ] The Banyan Theater presents “Animals Out of Pape," a powerful play that uses the Japanese art of origami as a metaphor. Origami artist Ilana Andrews has “folders block” after losing her inspiration, her husband left her and the 3-legged dog ran away. Nominated for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play of 2009. There are only 17 performances, so plan now to attend. Call 941-351-2808. |
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July 22 – 24 [ daunted ] The Players Theatre presents “Undaunted," which begs the question: can you be daunted? Anyway, the play is about the life of Alexander Hamilton and the way his family deals with the public disclosure of his scandalous affair with a troubled young woman. Written by Bernie Yanelli, 2010 New Play Festival winner. Tickets are available now at The Players Box Office, on-line or by phone at 941-365-2494. |
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July 28 SRQ Connects World Cafe at GWiz is a series of monthly community gatherings created by a group of volunteers. The goal of these gatherings is to join diverse people with different backgrounds, ages, cultures and socio-economic levels in conversations as a way of building an inclusive and vibrant community where there is a shared sense of pride and belonging. Ultimately, we believe that strong bonds between diverse people lead to strong and vibrant communities. Bring a friend, meet cool people, have great conversations and enjoy free food! Event is hosted by the Sarasota Partnership for Children's Mental Health. 1001 Blvd. of the Arts. To register and get more details, or call 941-861-1427. You can also find us on Facebook and see photos of past events at SRQ Connects. 5:30 - 8:30pm |
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July 30 Clothesline Tees and Est. Now present a night of contemporary art in the Burns Court historic district. Featured artist, Matt Coombs, is a young and accomplished painter from Syracuse, NY. Coombs’ latest body of work includes oil paintings themed after digitial iconography. The first 20 guests will receive screen-printed packets with limited edition prints signed by the artist. Food and drink graciously donated by Sarasota Vineyard. For more information, please call Van Jazmin (agent) at 941-536-3228 or visit Est. Now. 5:00-11:00pm |
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July 23 & 24 [ can touch this ] Expressive Arts Florida is presenting a two-day workshop called “Touch Drawing." The simple, yet profound process, replaces pen and brush with fingers, hands, elbows and more. The process is artistic, intuitive and meditative. Read more about it by clicking the link and then don’t miss the chance to unwind, get your art on and relax. Also, Mental Health CEU’s available on this workshop, call for details at 941-366-9595. |
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July 25 – 29 [ kids art camp ] Your kids might not have lived in the 1960’s, but they can create art as if they did by painting melting clocks, ships in a light bulb, towelphants and giant ants. The Creative Kids Summer Art Camp, at Art Center Sarasota, will lead kids on an exploration of surrealist Salvador Dali. Instructors Pamela Moore and Diana Stoker will make sure that the camp is not only fun, but that it’s educational and artistic too. Call 941-365-2032. |
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Opening July 28 [ summer stock ] Venice Theatre Summer Stock is a six-week intensive for high school and college students. The grads of this theater boot camp are presenting Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar." Tickets available now at 941-488-1115. |
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July 30 deadline [ shout out ] Hey, you, artists! That’s right, you. Listen up. Art Uptown Gallery is looking for works of art for its Third Annual Dog Days Exhibition. Receiving is July 30 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and then the show runs August 2 – 25. All media 2D work, wired for hanging, plexi-glass only and limited to 30” x 30”. All work must be for sale and priced; 25% commission. For details, call 941-955-5409. |
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August 6 - 23 [ dance festival ] The Carreno Dance Festival Summer Intensive Workshop is bring advanced ballet students to Sarasota, from around the country. The public will have the opportunity to witness the students, in class, with renowned instructors like Jose Carreno (festival namesake and principal of the American Ballet Theater), Loipas Araujo (ballet mistress of the National Ballet of Cuba), Liz Bergman (director of dance at Harvard University) and Rinat Imaev (company teacher at American Ballet Theater). There will be public performances and a special performance by Sarah Lane, Natalie Portman's double in "Black Swan." Too many dates and times to post here, visit the Festival website by clicking through. |
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Auditions
pick me, no me Be sure to check the audition pages of local theaters to make sure you don't miss anything (click the theater name): Florida Studio Theatre • The Players Theatre of Sarasota • Manatee Players • The Golden Apple • Island Players • Asolo Repertory Theatre • Venice Theatre • Lemon Bay Playhouse • Laboratory Theater of Florida |
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