Name: The Measure of a Life
Start: 2026-05-07T17:00:00
Location: Florida Studio Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre

In this heartwarming tale, a man visits a tailor to have his suit pants let out after realizing he's gained some weight since he last wore them. What starts as a simple alteration turns into a transformative journey. Through their deepening conversations both their lives are altered. A Tailor Near Me is a story of self-discovery, friendship, and the magic of a perfectly tailored suit.

A Tailor Near Me

From Billy Joel to Alicia Keys, from Ray Charles to Freddie Mercury, Three Pianos celebrates the piano legends who refused to play by the rules. These aren’t your cookie-cutter rock stars: they’re the rebels, romantics, and risk-takers who turned 88 keys into pure magic. Enjoy timeless favorites like “Crocodile Rock,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I’m Still Standing,” and “Beautiful.” From the soulful sway of Fats Domino to the anthemic joy of Elton John, this high-energy musical revue proves that when you follow your own tune, the music never stops.

Three Pianos

Drawing inspiration from audience suggestions, the cast of FST Improv weaves sketches, musical numbers, and classic improv games that pay special tribute to this beautiful spot in paradise we hold dear. From the epic annual snowbird migration and abundant roundabout confusion to dogs in strollers and seemingly never-ending construction, nothing is safe from a good-spirited tease in this audience-favorite FST Improv show.

Life's a Beach

Bowne's Lab

When President Kennedy vowed to put a man on the moon, the task landed in the hands of a band of maverick engineers – once the misfits of American science. With no rulebook, they embraced “blue-skying,” drawing inspiration from Buck Rogers, Greek myths, Louis Leakey, and even Snoopy and the Red Baron. An exhilarating ride through the wild imagination that made one giant leap possible!

The Blue-Sky Boys

Gompertz Theatre

In her golden years, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood called her family and said she was “going for a walk.” Conveniently, she forgot to mention her walk was over 2,000 miles and passed 14 states. Set out with nothing but her Keds and her determination, she became the first woman to hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail – alone. Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk follows her true, remarkable adventure, and reminds us that it’s never too late to blaze your own trail.

Grandma Gatewood Took A Walk

Treble in Paradise

Music has always been more than sound; it is the invisible thread that binds us to each other, to our stories, and to the world we inhabit. In every note sung and melody played, communities are built, memories are preserved, and moments of connection ripple far beyond the stage.

The Power of a Song

A Night with Janis Joplin unleashes one of the world’s most fiery voices in a high-voltage celebration. Joined by the unmistakable artists who inspired her – icons like Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Etta James – Janis ignites the stage with explosive energy. Featuring hits like “Piece of My Heart” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” this Tony-nominated experience celebrates the original wild child that shaped a generation.

A Night With Janis Joplin

It is the 1950s and 60s: Artists such as Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones, and Janis Joplin are soaring in the charts. Their inspiration has come from the blues – the rich and expressive, storytelling music that found its origins in the African American culture. This was a racially divisive time that did not allow for many artists of color to crossover into the mainstream white charts.Join us as we trace the pulse of a changing nation as soul inspired pop culture through its songs.

Echoes Uncredited

Set sail on a journey of imagination in this cherished annual production featuring winning plays written by elementary students from around the world. From a pirate ship facing off with a sea monster to a forest full of unlikely heroes, these short plays are brought to life by professional actors, celebrating the boundless creativity of children for over 30 years.

The Pirate Ship and the Sea Monster & Other Winning Plays

Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century.

Birthday Candles

In a culture dazzled by polished surfaces and curated joy, we are urged to chase perfection: the flawless morning routine, the ever-improving self, the life without cracks. Yet beneath the glow of projected happiness lives a quieter truth — life is messy. The stumbles, the losses, and the uncertain seasons are not detours from a meaningful life, but the very moments that shape it.