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At Florida Studio Theatre, it is our mission to make theatre accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. With that goal in mind, we have grown to become the largest subscription theatre in the state of Florida and among the largest in the country. FST reaches over 200,000 attendees each year through our diverse programs. Since our founding, FST’s downtown campus has always expanded to accommodate our audience. We have always grown only in response to a need.


Today we have a need. And the Arts Plaza is our response.

FST's ARTS PLAZA

The Arts Plaza has been designed to meet a wide range of FST’s artistic needs while serving our robust and growing audience. This state-of-the-art building will be nestled amongst our existing five-theatre campus in downtown Sarasota. This necessary next step in FST’s story will take the theatre to new heights, all while laying the groundwork for a strong future.

Arts Plaza Features
  • A new mainstage theatre to allow for expansion of the Mainstage and Stage III Series.
  • Two new cabaret theatres to accommodate growing audience demand for FST’s most popular program.
  • Extended-stay studio apartments for FST’s visiting guest artists.
  • Affordable housing for Sarasota’s year-round arts workers.
  • Secure and convenient parking spaces.

Support the Arts Plaza

Be part of FST's exciting next chapter. This new venture, this dream, this Arts Plaza, will thrive with your support.

Giving Levels:

• $500 recognized with a paver outside of the plaza
• $1,000 recognized with a seat plaque in the new mainstage theatre
• $5,000 recognized on a permanent display in the plaza lobby

Support the Arts Plaza

Be part of FST's exciting next chapter. This new venture, this dream, this Arts Plaza, will thrive with your support.

Giving Levels:

• $500 recognized with a paver outside of the plaza
• $1,000 recognized with a seat plaque in the new mainstage theatre
• $5,000 recognized on a permanent display in the plaza lobby

Put YOUR Name on FST's Future

Naming opportunities are still available.

For more information, or to make your gift to the Mulva Arts Plaza, contact Melody Mora-Shihadeh,  Director of Individual Giving,

at 941.366.9017 x 326 or melody@floridastudiotheatre.org.