Making It Up as They Go Along

After a Long Hiatus, the Sarasota Improv Festival Returns

The return of the 13th annual festival is good news also for the many improv performers who descend on Sarasota for the weekend.

07/10/2023 By Kay Kipling

Things To Do

What to Do in Sarasota: July 9-15

A virtual FST Improv Festival, a Sarasota Ballet performance on TV, a healing soak in Warm Mineral Springs and more.

07/09/2020 By Ilene Denton

Review

FST's Sarasota Improv Festival Keeps the Laughs Coming

Twenty ensembles supplied the fun over the improv weekend.

07/14/2019 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Sarasota Improv Festival Is Back to Entertain This Summer

Twenty, count 'em 20, improv troupes are coming to town over the weekend of July 12 and 13.

06/27/2019 By Kay Kipling

Review

More Laughs at Florida Studio Theatre During Improv Fest

A Tennessee Williams melodrama and a rocking musical wind up the weekend.

07/15/2018 By Kay Kipling

Review

Sarasota Improv Festival Mixes Styles for Laughs

Here's a peek at how three of the fest's troupes entertain.

07/14/2018 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Impro Theatre Performs Tennessee Williams UnScripted at Sarasota Improv Festival

The Los Angeles-based improv company performs full-length improvised plays inspired by the work of famous playwrights.

07/11/2018 By Audrey Warne

Funny Guy

FST Director of Improv Will Luera Takes His Act on the Road

Will Luera was one of the first American improvisors to start teaching and performing internationally.

07/05/2018 By Audrey Warne

Make 'Em Laugh

Improv Companies from All Over the World Return to Sarasota This Month

The 10th annual fest—featuring FST's own improv troupe—is onstage July 12-14.

06/27/2018 By Kay Kipling

Review

Sarasota Improv Festival Ends with a Bang

The ninth annual fest at Florida Studio Theatre provided some welcome comic relief.

07/17/2017 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Grab Some Laughs with the Sarasota Improv Festival

The annual three-day fest welcomes improv troupes from around the country to entertain.

05/24/2017 By Kay Kipling

Review

A Look at the Sarasota Improv Festival

A comedy-packed weekend at Florida Studio Theatre.

07/18/2016 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: July 14-20

Comedy, bluegrass, a full-moon cruise and more.

07/13/2016 By Ilene Denton

Unscripted Fun

Florida Studio Theatre Gears up for Sarasota Improv Festival

The three-day festival runs July 14-16 and will feature 18 improv groups.

06/22/2016 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Sarasota Improv Festival Brings the Funny July 14-16

The eighth annual fest brings back popular improv troupes as well as Sarasota newcomers.

05/24/2016 By Kay Kipling

Article

Seventh Annual Sarasota Improv Festival Kicks Off Thursday Night

This year's Sarasota Improv Festival kicks off July 9, 2015, at Florida Studio Theatre.

07/06/2015 By Megan McDonald

Article

Florida Studio Theatre Hires Director of Improvisation

Florida Studio Theatre has hired Will Luera as its new director of improv.

01/02/2015 By Chelsey Lucas

Article

Florida Studio Theatre Hires Director of Improvisation

Florida Studio Theatre has hired Will Luera as its new director of improv.

01/02/2015 By Megan McDonald

Article

Top Tickets: Sarasota Events, July 2014

Our picks for summer.

06/26/2014 By Kay Kipling

Article

Sarasota Events: Top Tickets, July 2013

Sarasota events: Top tickets, July 2013.

07/01/2013 By Megan McDonald