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Renovation is Complete on the ArtStage Studio Theatre!
Florida Rep's NEW 120-Seat Adaptable & Intimate Venue

On Oct. 31, 2012, Florida Repertory Theatre celebrated its 15th Anniversary Season with the unveiling of it's NEWLY-RENOVATED ArtStage Studio Theatre. Made possible, in large part, through the generous donation of Florida Rep Board Member, Arthur "Art" Zupko, the second performance venue is the perfect complement to Florida Rep's Historic Arcade Theatre. The studio theatre opened in 2009 with The Santaland Diaries, but due to physical limitations, was only able to produce small, one-person plays — often with obstructed view seating because of a structural column in the center of the room. The renovated venue — now 100‰ Column Free — features larger cast plays, a bigger stage, up to 120 seats, a new lighting system, and ASSIGNED SEATING!

2012-2013 ArtStage Studio Theatre Series
•Camping with Henry and Tom by Mark St. Germain
Oct. 31-Nov.25 • A delightful & Witty Evening with Edison & Ford!
•The Santaland Diariesby Joe Mantello; from David Sedaris
Dec. 19-30 • "A Sleighload of Snark!" —Naples News
•Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies
Jan. 23-Feb. 16 • A Gripping & Electrifying Drama!
•The Fantasticks; Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones; Music by Harvey Schmidt
Mar. 20-Apr. 28 • Now Extended! The World's Longest Running Musical Love Story!

Buy Single Tickets Now!
Subscribe to the ArtStage Studio Series!
To Make a Donation to the ArtStage Studio Theatre Renovation,
contact Sara Garner at 239-332-4665 Ext. 16.


ArtStage Renovation Team
Howard Wheeler • Chris-Tel Construction (Owner)
Pat Hartig • Parker Mudgett Smith Architects (Architect)
Dane Edwards • Chris-Tel Construction (Project Manager)
Bob McDonald • Chris-Tel Construction (Site Supervisor)
Steve Cullipher • Barbizon International (Lighting Consultant)
Chris Scott Miller • Southern Engineering of SW Florida (Structural Engineering)
Jordan Rieks • Energy Concepts of SW Florida (Electical & Mechanical Engineering)
Bobby Harmon • Harmon’s Audio / Visual (Sound Consultant)
Dan Lukasik • Current Electric (Lead Electrician)
Virgil Vasquez • Carpentry (Vasquez Construction)

Special Thanks to...
•All of the trade and craftsmen who made the ArtStage come to life.

•And to all of the theatrical professionals who graciously offered their advice and suggestions including Richard Crowell, Jim Hunter, Matthew McCarthy, Ray Recht, Kate Smith, David M. Upton, Robert F. Wolin, Todd O. Wren, and countless others.

Stay Connected to the Renovation!
Check out or video series on YouTube to track the renovation process: Renovation Update #1 and See the infamous Column Come Down! Stay tuned here for more renovation updates — and don't forget to buy your tickets today, and be the first to see theatre in the NEW ArtStage Studio Theatre!

Photo Credits:Studio Renovation Photos cportesy of: David Maki/Snap Flash Photo. • Jenn Blosser. Thanks to Snap Flash Photo.