FST annually presents the Richard and Betty Burdick Play reading series as part of the Sarasota Festival of New Plays. This series features three workshop readings of new plays or musicals in process. Plays presented in the series often go on to full productions at FST and other theatres around the country.
CLICK HERE: For a complete list of plays featured in past reading series.
Thank you for your interest in new plays at Florida Studio Theatre. FST seeks to produce the best new plays and musicals being written in America today. We are looking for full-length plays, musicals, and musical revues. Submitted plays are considered for possible inclusion in future seasons on all three stages and the Richard and Betty Burdick Play Reading Series. FST is especially interested in plays that present diverse perspectives on current social and political themes.
Playwrights should submit their plays through a literary agent or accompanied by a letter of recommendation by a theatre professional (i.e. – an Artistic Director or Literary Manager at a professional theatre). Please submit a full script and character breakdown. If you are submitting a musical, please include a CD/mp3s.
Before submitting your work, we strongly encourage you to review FST’s production history to get a sense of the type of material we produce.
Florida-based writers without representation, please introduce your work to FST by submitting a query letter, a brief synopsis (including cast requirements), and a 10-page dialogue sample. Please include an SASE if you would like your materials returned. FST is unable to accept unrepresented samples from writers outside the state of Florida.
All materials may be submitted either electronically (Word or PDF format) or via r
egular mail. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred.
Cristin Kelly
Literary Manager
Florida Studio Theatre
1241 North Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
ckelly@floridastudiotheatre.org
Florida Studio Theatre seeks to present the best new plays being written in America today. The purpose of FST’s New Play Development Program is to find new plays for our audience. 
