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Improv

FST Improv has been performing seasons of live comedy improvisation since 2004

Improv Production History

2023

Life's a Beach
January 21 - April 28

2022

Treble in Paradise
December 4, 2021 - January 22, 2022

When X Meets Y
February 12, 2022

Comedy Freestyle
April 2 - May 28, 2022

To Die For
April 22 & April 23, 2022

When X Meets Y: American Revolution
July 2, 2022

Available Cupholders
Sarasota Improv Festival favorite, The Available Cupholders, return to Sarasota from Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, CA  for one weekend only!
June 3 & 4, 2022

Fast Times at John Hughes High
Saturday, August 6, 2022

Thank You For Being a Friend
Saturday, September 10, 2022

We're Doomed: An Improvised Disaster Movie
August 13 - September 24, 2022

2021

Life's a Beach
By FST Improv
June 5 - July 31

Comedy Lottery
August 7 - September 25

Out of Bounds
November 6-27
 

2020-2021

Theatre closed due to pandemic

Improv Festival Online
Held completely online, this Festival features workshops, shows, and interviews with established improvisers from around the world.
July 10-12.
 

2019

Available Cupholders
Austin, TX Improv Group in Sarasota for special performances and workshops!
January 3 - 5

The 11th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival
July 12 - 13 

Dad's Garage
Atlanta, GA Improv Group in Sarasota for special performances and workshops!
July 19 - 20

2018

The 10th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival
July 12 - 14 

North Coast
July 20-21

2017

The 9th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival
July 13 - 15 

ImprovBoston
July 21-22

2016

FST Improv
Every Saturday - all year!

The 8th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival
July 14-16, 2016

STACKED
July 22-23, 2016

2014-2015

Kids Komedy Club
Rated 'K' for all ages!
October 25 - February 21

Life's A Beach
By FST Improv
January 30 - August 29

The 7th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival
3 days of non-stop comedy
July 9, 10, 11
 

ImprovBoston at FST
One Night Only
February 8 - February 8

Cupid's Broken Arrow
By FST Improv
February 14 - February 14

2013-2014

Kids Komedy Club
Rated 'K' for all ages!
November 23 - March 1

52 Card Pick Up
52 Suggestions, 1 Play
January 24 - April 12

Out of Bounds
FST Improv's classic game show
January 24 - April 24

Text M... for MURDER!
Improvised Murder?
January 24 - April 17

Bad Habits Improv Workshop
With Robert Woo
March 2 - March 2

Juicing Shortform Improv Workshop
With Robert Woo
March 5 - March 5

April Fools
A Competition for the Fool of Fools
March 22 - April 12

Dad's Garage
4 Shows Only
April 24 - April 26

Dad's Garage Improv Workshops
Atlanta's #1 Improv Group
April 26 - April 26

Out of Bounds Summer Match Up
Who will win? YOU decide!
June 7 - August 23

Sarasota Improv Festival 2014
2 days of non-stop Comedy
July 11 - July 12

Available Cupholders Workshops
The World of Narrative Improv
July 15 - July 16

15 - Minute Hamlet
By the Available Cupholders
July 18 - July 19

2012-2013

Kids Komedy Club
Rated 'K' for kids of all ages!
November 30 - September 13

Vintage Whine
Vintage Whine
November 30 - November 30

Kids Komedy Club
Rated 'K' for kids of all ages!
October 27 - March 23

Vintage Whine
Vintage Whine
November 5 - May 6

FST Improv
Sarasota's Original Anti-Depressant
January 19 - February 23

April Fools
By FST Improv
April 13 - April 27

FST Summer Improv
By FST Improv
June 8 - August 17

Sarasota Improv Festival 2013
Two days of non-stop comedy!
July 12 - July 13

2011-2012

FST Improv
Sarasota's original antidepressant!
June 23 - August 18

FST Improv presents... Just Desserts!
Which way will the cookie crumble?
October 1 - October 29

Kids Komedy Club
Rated 'K' for kids of all ages!
October 29 - February 25

Vintage Whine
Old whine. New Gripes.
November 7 - May 7

Winter Blunderland
An instant Holiday Classic each week
November 29 - December 27

FST Improv
Sarasota's Original Anti-Depressant
January 24 - March 20

Sarasota Improv Festival 2012
Two days of non-stop Comedy!
July 20 - July 21

2010-2011

Kids Komedy Club
Rated 'K' for Kids!
October 30 - February 12

FST Improv Winter
Sarasota's original antidepressant
January 18 - April 1

FST Improv
Sarasota's original antidepressant!
June 25 - August 27

Sarasota Improv Festival 2011
Celebrating improv and sketch comedy from across the country
July 15 - July 16

Available Cupholders
Austin, TX Improv Group in Sarasota for special performances and workshops!
July 19 - July 23

2009-2010

Kids Komedy Club
April 24 - May 8

FST Improv
June 19 - August 28

Sarasota Improv Festival 2010
July 16 - July 17

Vintage Whine
November 1- April 4

2008-2009

Kids Komedy Cabaret
July 22 - July 25

2006-2007

FST Improv
A Very Special Episode
June 16 - October 13

Vintage Whine
Old Whine. New Gripes.
July 9 - July 9

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Winter Mainstage

FST flagship series has been engaging audiences since 1980.

Winter Cabaret

One of FST's most popular series has been entertaining audiences since 1996.

Stage III

For the adventurous theatre-goer, FST’s Stage III series is dedicated to presenting plays that are challenging in content and unique in form.

Children's Theatre

FST has been providing theatre for children and families since 1991.

Summer Mainstage

Expanding on it's flagship series, FST has been providing summer entertainment since 1992.

Summer Cabaret

In 2014, FST expanded its summer offerings to include a Summer Cabaret Series.

Special Projects

From the centennial celebration of the woman's right to vote to celebrations of poetry to playwright commissions, explore additional special projects FST has spear-headed over the years.