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  • May 31, 2023
At 65, the power of musician Sheri Nadelman continues to rise

Nadelman, a Brooklyn, New York, native who now lives in East County, still packs a punch on stage.

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  • May 30, 2023
'Shear Madness' brings hair-raising hilarity to FST

In this interactive murder-mystery comedy, it’s never the same thing twice.

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  • May 24, 2023
'The Sarasota Experience' is a documentary with a difference

The vibrant production from PBS member TV station WEDU focuses on the city's history, arts and challenges to its idyllic lifestyle.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • May 17, 2023
Sarasota actor bares his soul in one-man show

Comedy boot camp helped Scott Ehrenpreis prepare for “Clowns Like Me,” inspired by his struggles with mental illness.

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  • May 11, 2023
Key Chorale appoints Glenn Priest as principal accompanist

Priest recently retired as worship director and chapel organist of an Ohio megachurch.

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  • May 10, 2023
Sarasota director builds a bridge of empathy with new film

KT Curran's film shines a light on "compassion fatigue" among first responders.

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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 8, 2023
Theatre Odyssey is back in search of the perfect 10

Synchronize your watches for the 2023 Sarasota Ten-Minute Play Festival.

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  • May 7, 2023
'Man of La Mancha' is a dream come true for Mauricio Martínez

The noted Latino actor/singer stars in Asolo Rep's twist on the classic Don Quixote musical.

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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 5, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre names new managing director

Ross Egan will succeed 50-year Asolo Rep veteran Linda DiGabriele on July 1.

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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 4, 2023
Sarasota gossip columnist gets a new lease on life

The 1983 novel "My Search for Warren Harding" by Sarasota resident Robert Plunket, known as Mr. Chatterbox, is being rereleased.

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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 3, 2023
Hermitage Retreat partners with Broadway's Roundabout Theatre Company

The collaboration will help playwrights develop material for the nation's largest nonprofit theater.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • May 1, 2023
'Agridulce/Bittersweet' is a tasty concoction

In this multilingual, multimedia mashup, the play's not the thing. Collaboration is.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 27, 2023
Remembering a creative journey at Asolo Rep

Director Peter Amster talks about working with Michael Donald Edwards, Asolo Rep’s retiring producing artistic director.

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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 26, 2023
London calling The Sarasota Ballet

The company will take its first-ever international tour at the invitation of The Royal Ballet.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 26, 2023
Edwards leaves a lasting legacy at Asolo Rep

During his 18-year-run in Sarasota, Michael Donald Edwards profoundly transformed the Asolo Repertory Company.

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