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Stories by Marty Fugate

Sam Mossler is spot-on in his portrayal of the late civil rights attorney William Kunstler. (Photos courtesy of Matthew Holler)

Florida Studio Theatre's 'Kunstler' forcefully makes its case

The flamboyant lawyer and the system he worked in are presented for audience's judgment

by: Marty Fugate

Reviews Feb 23, 2020

Anna Beth Baker doesn't know what she's about to get herself into when she decides to insinuate herself into Chris Hayhurst's just-completed life in "Dead Man's Cell Phone." (Photos Courtesy Frank Atura)

'Dead Man's Cell Phone' pleasantly disconnected from reality

Sarah Ruhl

by: Marty Fugate

Reviews Feb 23, 2020

Former champion Russian acrobat Dima Shine adapted his skills into a circus career specializing in flagpole. (Photos Cliff Roles)

Circus Sarasota reinvents the Great American Circus for the 21st century

Survival today means walking tightrope between tradition and innovation

by: Marty Fugate

Performing Art Feb 19, 2020

Seth Eliser, left, Alayna Gallo and Dale Obermark channel the spirit of the Sixties in Florida Studio Theatre's "Light My Fire." (Photos: Matthew Holler)

'Light My Fire' lookin' for fun and feelin' groovy

Florida Studio Theatre's '60s flashback a mellow musical memory tour

by: Marty Fugate

Reviews Feb 12, 2020

Sam Mossler will play controversial celebrity lawyer William Kunstler in Florida Studio Theatre's production of "Kunstler, opening Wednesday.

Sam Mossler diving deep to bring 'Kunstler' to the stage

Playing real-life celebrity lawyer a unique challenge for longtime FST veteran

by: Marty Fugate

Performing Art Feb 12, 2020

The jury is in session at “12 Angry Jurors” at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. (Courtesy: The Players Centre)

“12 Angry Jurors” paints film noir portrait of American justice

Players Centre production upholds convictions set forth in Reginald Rose's 1957 original

by: Marty Fugate

Reviews Feb 7, 2020

Theresa Puskar experiences her own fairytale on her journey of self-discovery in "Causeless Joy."

SaraSolo’s Winterfest multiplies the power of one

New split season gives solo performers more time in the spotlight.

by: Marty Fugate

Performing Art Feb 5, 2020

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