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Kaitlin Lewis-Jones
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About this Guide
"Red cinema chair photo" provided by Felix Mooneeram on Unsplash.
Welcome to the library guide for Theatre! In this guide you will find links to local performing arts venues, national theatre arts organizations, and, of course, links to library databases and materials. You can use the tabs to move between pages on this guide, and if you need help please contact your librarian!
Looking for All My Sons? Click on the database "Digital Theater" below, log in with your MySCF account, and enjoy!
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Digital Theatre This link opens in a new window
Video of live theatre and opera productions. Includes instruction and discussion of acting, stage production and "behind the stage" work. Funded by SCF Group License.
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National Theatre Collection This link opens in a new window
National Theatre Collection: Volumes I & II bring the stage to life through access to high-definition streaming video of world-class productions and unique archival material offering significant insight into theatre and performance studies. Through a collaboration with the U.K.’s National Theatre, the collections offer a range of digital performance resources never previously seen outside of the National Theatre’s archive. Funded by FLVC.
Digital Magazines
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Classical MusicA classical music magazine brought by the BBC Music Magazine
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Flipster Digital Magazines (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Flipster is a next-generation digital magazine solution that makes it easy for you to read your favorite magazines on your computer or mobile device. Funded by SCF.
Professional Theatre Resources
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Broadway.orgThe Broadway League's official on-line headquarters for Broadway information in NYC and across North America.
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Actors' Equity AssociationActors’ Equity Association is the labor union representing American actors and stage managers in the theatre.
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Florida Professional Theatres AssociationNetworking and sharing to empower Florida's live, professional theatre industry.
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Theatre Communications GroupTheatre Communications Group (TCG) exists to strengthen, nurture, and promote professional theatre in the U.S. and globally.
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Stage Directors and Choreographers SocietySDC is the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional Stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States.
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USITTUnited States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) was founded in 1960 as an organization to promote dialogue, research, and learning among practitioners of theatre design and technology. Today it has grown to include members at all levels of their careers and has embraced the new technologies being used in entertainment. USITT is now the leader in life-long learning opportunities for the entertainment design and technology industry.
Local Theatre & Performing Arts Groups
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Asolo Repertory & FSU/Asolo ConservatoryAsolo Repertory Theatre, Florida’s premier professional theatre, is one of the most important cultural forces in the Southeastern United States. A center for theatrical excellence, Asolo Rep stages up to 15 productions every season, spanning a diverse repertoire of newly commissioned plays, bold reinterpretations of contemporary and classical works, and provocative new musical theatre experiences.
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CreArte LatinoCreArte Latino Cultural Center was founded in 2012 as a creative hub for the Latino/Hispanic community in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The nonprofit organization seeks to forge a bilingual cultural exchange between Latinos/Hispanics and the community at large through the arts and education, including theater productions, book clubs, classes, workshops and collaborations with artists from the area and throughout Latin America.
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Florida Studio TheatreFlorida Studio Theatre remains firmly committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins, FST develops theatre that speaks to our living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. Hip and historical, entertaining and challenging, we are the theatre where the street meets the elite — where everyone is welcome to engage in the art of theatre.
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The Island PlayersThe Island Players, Inc. is an organization dedicated to providing artistic experiences for the communities of Anna Maria Island and its neighboring cities through the presentation of stage productions.
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Manatee Performing Arts CenterThe mission of the Florida Cultural Group, Inc. is to create, entertain and strengthen an artistic, creative, curious, and thriving community by bringing people together.
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Sarasota BalletMission: We enrich lives, captivate emotions. and strengthen the community through the art of dance.
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The Sarasota PlayersThe Sarasota Players is Sarasota’s community theatre, dedicated to delivering quality productions and keeping the community engaged with the arts. The Sarasota Players seeks to provide an artistic outlet for locals and visitors alike to experience live theatre and live theatre training.
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Urbanite TheatreUrbanite Theatre is committed to creating visceral, shared experiences by fearlessly lifting up the boldest new voices in theatre. We believe in inclusive, artist-first storytelling, daring honesty, and the powerful connectivity of an intimate space.
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Van Wezel Performing Arts HallA true pioneer in the cultural development of Sarasota, the Van Wezel, (pronounced Van Way-zull), presents a broad spectrum of the world's finest performers representing the diverse tastes of Southwest Florida residents and visitors. This season, with more than 100 events, the Van Wezel has carried on the long tradition of presenting spectacular Broadway musicals, top national and international performers, popular comedians, world-class symphony orchestras and a compelling mix of classical, modern and ethnic dance. The Van Wezel also hosts more than 50 performances and events presented by the Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet, the Sarasota Concert Association and the Ringling Library Town Hall Lecture Series.
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Westcoast Black Theatre TroupeWestcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) was founded in December 1999 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to produce professional theatre that promotes and celebrates African American history and experience, engages a broad base of patrons and audiences, supports the development of a dynamic group of aspiring artists and builds confidence in youth of color.