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"Centuries turn, yet cultural collisions continue." Read Tucker DeGregory's break down of what "Ragtime" really is. Then, see the show. This outdoor musical is running April 12-May 14 at Demens Landing.
How Dance Distances and Connects the Three Ethnic Groups in “Ragtime”
What a dream ... "A Midsummers Night Dream" in the Park by American Stage in the '90s. We're in the process of building the stage for this April's "Ragtime" production at Demens Landing. Looks like they were here, too. 🌙
Let's take a moment to talk about fundraising. Ticket sales cover less than half of our annual budget. The rest comes through the generosity of the community.
American Stage's annual Gala Under the Stars is one of the most important nights. Each year, artists, businesses, and community members come out to support the work we do. It's a tradition, and if you've never been, we'd like to invite you to our table.
Gala Under The Stars kicks off before opening night of "Ragtime", on April 14 @ 5:30 p.m. Find more information online at americanstage.org/gala-under-the-stars
American Stage in the Park returns, performing Ragtime the Musical under the stars - I Love the Burg
This year, American Stage is producing Ragtime - the Musical in the Park with a nine-piece live band, and 23 actors - 16 of which are local.
It's true. We're going BIG this year! Read on to find out exactly how.
April 12, Demen’s Landing will come alive for opening night of Ragtime, the Musical, American Stage's largest park show yet.
Everybody, everywhere moving to the "Ragtime"! Meet our "Ragtime - the Musical" at Demens Landing Park cast! Out of 23 actors, 16 of them are local - and they're all incredibly talented. Come April 12, all of our performers will be on stage to bring you an American classic in the park. Tickets start at $25 at americanstage.org/shows/ragtime
*updated cast list*
Summer camp buzz! American Stage's theatre camp runs June 5 - August 4. We can't wait to make new friends and say hello to familiar faces.
The camp runs June 5 - August 4 on a weekly basis out of First Presbyterian Church [701 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg] Teaching artists are hands on with students 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pre-care is available an hour before camp starts (8 a.m.), and aftercare is available for two hours a...
It's almost time for "Ragtime - the Musical" in Demens Landing Park! But this year, things are going to feel ... a little different. 🌴From kombucha to a new park layout, here are five things that you can expect to be different at the same iconic outdoor musical production that takes over downtown St. Pete each spring. americanstage.org/shows/ragtime
Local actors! Coastal Creative is co-producing “Rhinoceros” by Eugene Ionesco with a New York based theatre group. American Stage is not involved in producing the play, we just think it’s rad another company is making art and are happy to share the news. Here’s the important bits:
🦏Open auditions are on March 13th and 14th.
🦏Please email [email protected] to reserve your slot.
🦏Link to text: kkoworld.com/kitablar/ejen-ionesko-kergedan-eng.pdf
🦏Prepare 2 minute monologue.
🦏Be prepared to be ask to move and cold read!
All roles are paid. Rate varies on role.
Save This Date, Tampa Bay area dog lovers. March 25 at Seminole Park in Historic Kenwood – a lovely setting. Come meet your neighbors and business owners. Meet fellow dog lovers. . Special thanks to DJ Soucy and DJ Soucy Group - Compass St Pete for hosting this event.
Throughout the event, we will have opportunities for attendees to win tickets to the American Stage in the Park production of Ragtime the Musical. Our pet-friendly evening – Pets In The Park – is being billed as Wagtime. 😍
Hey musicians! 🎼🎹American Stage Theatre Company is seeking a trombone and keys 2 player for "Ragtime - the Musical" in Demens Landing Park. The pay is $500 a week and local artists are preferred! Does that sound like you? If so, email [email protected] 🙂
Rehearsals are March 27, April 2, and April 4-9. Our shows run April 11-May 15. That's Wednesday-Sun evenings in the park.
☀️☀️☀️Summer is right around the corner, and parents, we know you have a ton of options for childcare and art camps in St. Pete. If you want to give your child an experience that will build confidence, and creativity, and spark important conversations - the American Stage Summer Camp is the one for you! You might have to watch a few living-room jazz-square extravaganzas after the fact, but who's complaining? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdvzkgoUonc
Join us June 5 - August 4, 2023. More information on prices, dates, and times here: americanstage.org/education
Here comes Summer Camp! American Stage's 2023 Summer Camp sessions are open for registration!Here's a look at all the fun we had. Register online today!PS: T...
We’re building the stage! If you’ve walked by Demens Landing Park in the past week, chances are you’ve seen the humble beginnings of our “Ragtime - the Musical” stage. Just wait till we get our deconstructed lady liberty on the ground.
Let's take a walk down memory lane. American Stage has been brought shows - Shakespearean and musicals - to Demens Landing Park for more than 30 years. Do you recall these familiar faces? Comment below your own park memories over the years. We're dying to get all the nostalgic feels.
Looking for some free tickets to Ragtime in the Park? Here's your chance.
Win a FREE pair of tickets to see American Stage's Ragtime The Musical In the Park at Demens Landing from April 12th - May 14th 🤩
🗳️ Tag a friend in the comment section below for a chance to win
📢 FIVE winners will be announced Thursday, March 16th 📢
Look at all these lovely faces! Come out and see “The Figs” and “Decolonizing Your Mind With Walter Mercado” tonight at 6 p.m.
Tonight! Who will we see at Regina Victor’s opening night speech?
American Stage and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art have come together to feature never-before-produced scripts in St. Petersburg. Chicago dramaturg Regina Victor will serve as the keyn…
Grand Prix not your thing? Spend the weekend at a three day play festival at the James Museum.
It kicks off Thursday and features your new favorite playwrights.
We've got it all in Tampa Bay this March.
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Urbanite Theatre
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Asolo Repertory Theatre
Stageworks Theatre
Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre
freeFall Theatre Company
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Sarasota Opera House
Powerstories Theatre
Stage West Playhouse
West Coast Players
Jobsite Theater
Studio Grand Central & The Off-Central Players
The Studio at 620
Francis Wilson Playhouse
Carrollwood Players Theatre
Early Bird Dinner Theatre
Mahaffey Theater
Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre
Here’s what to see in Tampa Bay, St. Pete, and Sarasota this month. Plus, five of our favorites.
This weekend! The Lift Every Voice New Play Festival begins. 🙂
James Weldon Johnson’s hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” provides the title – and the mission – for American Stage’s 2023 New Play Festival, taking place this weekend (March 3-5) at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art. Five unproduced plays will be presented in staged reading for...
Rehearsals have officially begun! Our local actors are prepping to star in our Lift Every Voice New Play Festival this weekend! Here’s a quick look at rehearsals for “Lati-NO!” and “Mestiza, or Mixed”. Come March 3-5, and we’ll all be at the James ready to bring all six of our new plays to the stage. Check out our link in bio for festival info and tickets. 🎫🎟️
“While the event in Demens Landing is widely known - attracting 17,000 people at it’s highest per-production attendance - most don’t know the history and evolution of the park.”
How American Stage at Demens Landing Park Has Evolved Over the Last 38 Years
Who is Regina Victor? Your new favorite dramaturg from Chicago. Regina is making an appearance at our Lift Every Voice New Play Festival this March. Before we bring our six new plays to life, Regina will come to the stage to talk about the importance of emerging works in our communities. The spotlight is yours, Regina!
The festival runs March 3-5 at the Jams Museum. Snag a festival pass online at americanstage.org/lift-every-voice
Congrats! 🎸🤘
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- The "Strait of Gibraltar"! In 2018, Andrea Lepcio's love story drama had its world premiere on our stage. Before that, it was a play chosen for our 21st Century Voices New Play Festival. Fast forward to this March, and the Lift Every Voice New Play Festival will see six more new plays - some of which may just make it to the Mainstage. 🎵 It's the circllllle of plays! 🎵
The goal is to not 'have' to have a banned book library, but for now, we're proud to give these books a home.
There's a book battle brewing in schools across Florida and that’s why a St. Petersburg theater company helped create an independent library full of banned books.
The Jason Charos Sextet - Celebrating Wayne Shorter concert is February 25 on the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival at American Stage. Artists include Jason Charos (trumpet), David Mason (alto sax), Kendric McCallister (tenor sax), Connor Rohrer (piano), Joe Porter (bass), and John Jenkins on drums. Tickets are here: https://tickets.americanstage.org/TheatreManager/1/online...
No, we'll miss YOU more! While we're updating our site, ticket sales, festival passes, and anything bookable will be unavailable until the end of the week. The bright side? We'll have a brand new site. The downside? Your tickets will have to wait. If you need more information or need to book something urgently, call the box office at (727)-823-7529.
American Stage and Keep St. Pete Lit partner to create Banned Book Library downtown
American Stage Theatre, Keep St. Pete Lit, and Tombolo Books have teamed up to create a free banned book library in downtown St. Pete.
🛼🛼Get ready to roll into class next week. This Monday our theatre will once again transform into a drama school for students, both adults, and youth! Got FOMO? You have until the end of the day to en-roll. Get it? https://www.americanstage.org/education (https://www.americanstage.org/education)
It's out! February's episode of "In the Limelight" is here! We spill the tea with Morgan Le Shade and Trayla Trash, then interview emerging playwright and writer of "Pueblo Revolt", Dillon Chitto. Listen for all things local, art, and the theatre. Right here ➡️open.spotify.com/show/0YjIZmDfRqoBNQ9tsQ2RZa
Tomorrow! Celebrate Localtopia in our lobby - we're selling $20 tickets to "Ragtime in the Park"! Plus, the Banned Book Library is open and we'll have drag shows in the theatre at 1 and 2:30 p.m. :) See you there.
Celebrate Black History Month with us and 10 Tampa Bay! On Feb. 22, we're opening our theatre for a screening of "Our Heart. Our Hope. Our History", 10 Tampa Bay's Black History Month special. This local story dives into Black history in our community - then and now. After the film, anchors from Channel 10 will host a panel discussion where you can get in on the conversation. It's completely free, but save your seat online at bit.ly/3xvMRFg
Banned book library to open at American Stage
A new independent library in downtown St. Pete will celebrate banned books, and books that are in danger of being “removed” from Florida libraries because of recently-enacted legislation. American Stage, on 3rd Street N. just east of Williams Park where the massive Localtopia will be taking plac...
📚🚫Book bans? Not at American Stage! We are proud to announce that we are stocking a library full of books banned in the Pinellas County School District and other parts of Florida. This will be a free resource in the American Stage Lobby. Catch the unveiling at Localtopia on Saturday, February 18. The American Stage Banned Book Library partnership with Keep St. Pete LIT and Tombolo Books.
Want to help? Purchase reading material for the banned book library here: tombolobooks.com/gift-registry/r2wrLW6HzhY
Future drama students, this is the last week you can sign up for classes! The deadline is next Sunday, February 19. Sign yourself (or your child) up for everything from musical theatre, to improv, to classic acting classes. Just do it before Sunday. See you at the theatre. 🙂
Email our education department at [email protected] or find the class lineup online at https://www.americanstage.org/education
You're single! You're fun! You live in the beautiful, colorful city of St. Petersburg, Florida. There's so much to do, and if you want to celebrate Valentine's Day week out and about - here's a few suggestions from the singles at American Stage. Ft. Marygrace McManus
Get out of the house, sad. Here are seven things you can do all by your lonesome (or with friends!) in Tampa Bay this Valentine’s Day week.
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Turn up the volume! Here's a snapshot of each of the 11 exhibits in the horrifying, hilarious, tongue-in-cheek satire that we know as "The Colored Museum". Need context? The only way to get the bigger picture is to land a seat in the audience and strap in, it's going to be a wild ride full of satire, history, and stereotypes that we haven't escaped since the play came to life in the '80s. Wed-Thursday: 7 p.m. Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. Through Nov. 27. Tickets at americanstage.org
Seriously, you don't know how to "define" satire? Just kidding, It's a hard concept to tackle - that's why we made this video defining what satire is. It's the genre of our upcoming show, "The Colored Museum", and before you go into this shocking show blind, maybe take a listen. Just like SNL, and Spike-Lee's "Chi-Raq", our production looks at uncomfortable social concepts and spins them into the spotlight.
American Stage is turning 45 this season, but that definitely doesn't mean we are slowing down. As we look ahead to season 50 (where does the time go?!) we are sharing stories from our diverse community in the form of a new video series, Five to 50. You may recognize actor Zummy Mohammed Rayan from our production of "Footloose" and "Green Day's American Idiot". He took some time to reflect on his time with American Stage and the impact it's had on his life.
One week of rehearsals down, two more to go! "The Colored Museum" cast is loving every moment of blocking, singing, and drumming through the intimate moments of this show. Backstage, we're all smiles, but this satire by George C. Wolfe (directed by Keith Arthur Bolden) is a powerful and oftentimes, emotional and dark look at what it means to be Black in America. It's a must-see. Tickets are $45, showing November 2-27. Get yours today at americanstage.org
Podcast alert! For October's 'In the Limelight" podcast we sit down with Eugenie Bondurant and get an inside at her time on set while filming "Conjuring III" and "Werewolf by Night". Stay tuned for the full episode, and an interview with both mad Theatre of Tampa and Francis Wilson Playhouse who are both producing "The Drowsy Chaperone" this Saturday. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0YjIZmDfRqoBNQ9tsQ2RZa
We have so many great museums here in downtown St. Pete ... Introducing the newest one, "The Colored Museum"! See what we did there? "The Colored Museum" may not be on the official map, but for a fleeting moment, it will be on our stage. See it November 2-27. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art The Dalí Museum Florida Holocaust Museum St. Petersburg Museum of History Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida Imagine Museum
“Green Day's American Idiot" audience members, crew, and cast, thank you for being a part of this heartfelt production. This is just a brief look into the moments, on and off stage that we shared during our production. Though it was unpredictably cut short, in the end it was right. We hope you had the time of your life. 🖤❤️🖤
We're so sad that we wont get to see these lights in action again. A huge part of the magic of "Green Day's American Idiot" was the dazzling, colorful, sometimes strobe-like lighting that highlights the stage, and the cast. If you didn't get a chance to see the magic live, here's a glimpse.
Oh say can you see … cast members from "Green Day's American Idiot" singing the national anthem at the Tampa Bay Rays game this Monday night. They came, they sang, they did baseball the St. Pete way. We get the irony of this politically punk cast singing our nation's anthem, but hey, we're Rays fans. See the cast sing Green Day hits until October 2. Tickets are available at americanstage.org
Here's a look behind the scenes at "Green Day's American Idiot." Before the show hit the stage, we gave the public a special presentation from the designers about the meaning, themes, and concepts behind our current show. It's a one-time event, but we host one for each show of the season.
You heard the hosts! Earmark a listen to American Stage's new podcast, "In the Limelight", hosted by Matthew McGee and Jose Aviles We'll talk art, theatre, pop culture, and more, available wherever you listen. Stay tuned for the drop, coming very soon.
Here's a first look into the chaotic world of "Green Day's American Idiot." Watch as our cast dances across the stage in full punk gear. Have you bought your tickets yet? Find them at americanstage.org
Have you purchased your tickets for "Green Day's American Idiot" yet? We're less than a week out from removing the red tape and inviting everyone to come see this energetic and emotional show. Reserve your tickets at americanstage.org
Behind the scenes of the sitzprobe for "Green Day's American Idiot"! Our cast practiced with the live band for the first time this week. Here's a snippet of what to expect.
Ever wonder what it looks like in a room full of actors? Here's a look into the first week of rehearsals for "Green Day's American Idiot." We laughed, we danced, we rocked out. Catch the full show – opening night is September 9. Find information about our upcoming production at americanstage.org
Saying goodbye is always bittersweet, but we know we'll see these young performers again. American Stage's Summer Camp has come to an end, and a new school year is beginning. Here's a glimpse into what students learned all summer long. If you missed the theatrical fun, we have plenty of youth fall classes to choose from at americanstage.org/education
If you love jazz music, this is a the event for your! For one-night only, The Al Downing Jazz Association is bringing Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio to American Stage on August 14th. Reserve your tickets at americanstage.org/community-engagement
Join us now through July 31 and learn what it means to be an American, as we take you beneath the surface with Amiri Baraka's "Dutchman"! Single tickets are $45. Get yours at americanstage.org
Don't miss the show BroadwayWorld calls “awesomely hideous and stunning, scary and oh so beautiful, all at the same time.” "The Dutchman" runs now until July 31 at American Stage. Tickets are just $45. Visit americanstage.org or call 727.823.7529
Check out our latest teaser trailer to get a glimpse of what's ahead in 2022-2023. Single tickets for all of our Mainstage shows are available on August 1st! Season subscriptions are available now at americanstage.org. Video Producer: Tyler McElrath
Go behind the scenes with Timon Brown, Director of Production. Set to premiere in 2020, "Footloose" was well into construction right before the pandemic. Hear how Timon and our crew revamped the set to what you see today. Watch and subscribe to our YouTube channel by clicking here ➡️ https://bit.ly/AmericanStageYoutube
Meet Shain Stroff, the Director & Choreographer of "Footloose," back for his fifth year of American Stage In The Park! “One thing I hope the audience takes away from this year’s park show is the fun of Footloose. There’s something about the park show you cannot replicate.” Watch the full interview below! For tickets, visit americanstage.org
"We're all very excited to finally be able to spend time with our community, be able to watch awesome musicals, and drink some beer." Khris Johnson, Head Brewer and Co-Owner of Green Bench Brewing Co. Green Bench's Pre-Prohibition Pilsner is exclusively at "Footloose," April 6 - May 8 at Demens Landing Park For tickets & more information about Footloose: The Musical you can visit us at AmericanStage.org
Get your first look at American Stage's, Footloose! Running now until May 8 at Demens Landing Park, get your tickets now at americanstage.org
Did you know, each month American Stage and Creative Pinellas presents a FREE professional staged reading of short plays, stories and poems in the beautiful Gallery at Creative Pinellas. This month we will be performing "The Web" by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Eugene O'Neill. Join us Monday night, April 4th at 7:00pm. Reserve your seat at: https://www.americanstage.org/community-engagement
Arthur Miller once said, “the mission of the theatre, after all, is to change, to raise the consciousness of people to their human possibilities." It's in that spirit that we share a new look for American Stage. As we approach our 45th anniversary we want a design that celebrates the many voices who have shaped American Stage, while letting us look to the future. This stained glass mosaic design reminds us that American Stage is made up of many different people, working to uplift the community through art.
It has been one week since we started construction on the stage for "Footloose." We were out at Demens Landing this morning and wanted to share the progress with you all. There's only 30 more days until the first performance! Get your tickets at americanstage.org.
Celebrate the return of American Stage in the Park! Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes as the high-energy pop musical FOOTLOOSE dances into Demens Landing for American Stage in the Park’s 2022 production, April 6-May 8. For more information visit americanstage.org
Audiences are in love with "School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play!" "What a great show, I loved it, I liked it better than the real mean girls shows, all the ladies are beautiful, talented and funny and the character of Paulina showed such a range of emotion. Would highly recommend this show!" -Audience comment. This new comedy runs now until Feb 27th. Get your ticket by calling 727-823-7529 or visit americanstage.org
Stars of the stage and screen Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and Jennifer Leigh Warren are joining the cast of "School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play." This new comedy by Jocelyn Bioh explores the ugly questions of internalized racism, colorism, and the nature of true beauty. Running Feb 2- 27, 2022. Tickets at americanstage.org
1977 American Stage is founded as The Palisades Theatre of Florida, taking residence in Florida Presbyterian College (now Eckerd College) in St. Petersburg, FL. Its programming consists of theatre for students and educators, including an annual School Tour.
1979 The Junior League of St. Petersburg provides The Palisades funds to convert an old cinema house in downtown St. Petersburg into a 179-seat performance space. The Palisades launches its five-play Mainstage subscription series with a non-union acting company in residence. John Berglund and Victoria Holloway take over leadership of the theater following the departure of the founding directors.
1984 The Palisades Theatre of Florida officially changes its name to American Stage Theatre Company. The City of St. Petersburg condemns the American Stage facility. The local power company offers an alternative site which provides over 10,000 square feet for an intimate 130-seat performance space with a lobby, costume shop, rehearsal hall, and office spaces.
1985 American Stage becomes the first non-profit theatre company in the Tampa Bay region to operate under a full contract with Actors’ Equity Association. The company is one of five original theatres in the country pioneering the Small Professional Theatre contract.
1986 American Stage in the Park, also known as Shakespeare in the Park, is launched in the Spring, offering ten free outdoor performances of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. More than 8,000 people attend, and a community tradition is born.
1987 The St. Petersburg City Council designates American Stage as St. Petersburg’s Resident Professional Theatre Ensemble.
1989 Awarded Best Theatre Company by Tampa Bay Magazine.
1991 The Florida State Legislature designates American Stage as a Vital Local Cultural Organization due to the theatre’s outreach efforts, community support, and artistic excellence.
1992 American Stage is one of 13 professional arts organizations nationwide to participate in the National Endowment for the Arts’ Advancement Program.
1993 It is announced that a thorough renovation and remodel will begin on the American Stage building.
1996 Renovation of the new facility is completed, and includes the redesigned 148-seat space, a new sound system, new light board and dimmers; remodeling of the costume shop, rehearsal space, and courtyard; inclusion of a visual arts gallery; and an expansion of the lobby space.
1998 Shakespeare in the Park adds an additional eight performances in Tampa at Curtis Hixon Park, following the regular run in St. Petersburg.
Awarded Best Theatre Company by the annual survey of the Best of the Bay by The Weekly Planet. American Stage will be awarded this title for the next fifteen consecutive years, during which The Weekly Planet is renamed to Creative Loafing Tampa.
2002 American Stage produces August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN, embarking on an ambitious endeavor to complete Wilson’s Century Cycle within the following ten seasons.
Shakespeare in the Park presents its first adaption, based on THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, the Regional Premiere of THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS (Allen-Dutton, Catalano, et al.).
World Premiere: I LEFT MY HEART: A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT (D. Grapes/T. Olson).
Awarded Best Theatre Company by Tampa Bay Magazine, an award American Stage will receive for the next twelve consecutive years.
Awarded the Neighborhood Builder Award by the Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative.
2004 The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross presents American Stage with the Good Neighbor Award for having made significant humanitarian contributions in support of the American Red Cross.
2006 American Stage changes a twenty-year tradition of presenting Shakespeare in the Park with a musical, the Regional Premiere of CROWNS (R. Taylor).
Bank of America awards American Stage with the Neighborhood Excellence Award.
2007 American Stage enters into a partnership with St. Petersburg College to build a brand new state of the art building in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. This is the first time in Pinellas County history that a brand new building is constructed for a professional theatre. Raymond James Financial acquires naming rights to the new theatre space.
2008 American Stage Theatre Company celebrates its 30th Anniversary Season. Administration offices are moved into the new building.
Florida Premiere: BY THE WATER OF BABYLON (R. Schenkkan).
2009 American Stage completes its first full season in the Raymond James Theatre.
Regional Premiere: KING HEDLEY II (A. Wilson).
2010 American Stage in the Park celebrates its 25th anniversary with a production of HAIR, enjoyed by over 15,000 Tampa Bay residents. It is the highest-attended Park production in nearly two decades.
The St. Petersburg Times chooses the opening of American Stage’s new home in the Raymond James Theatre as the Tampa Bay art scene’s most important event of the decade.
Todd Olson celebrates his 10th year as Artistic Director at American Stage.
Named Non-Profit of the Year by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Regional Premiere: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (T. Letts).
2012 Presented with Watermark’s Wave Award for Variety and Excellence as one of St. Petersburg’s favorite local performing arts venues.
Presented with the PARC Community Service Award in appreciation of American Stage’s extraordinary volunteer efforts.
Presented with the St. Peterburg Mayor’s Top Apple Award for continued partnership with local schools.
2013 Todd Olson celebrates his 11th and final year as Artistic Director at American Stage, before departing to assume the duties of Executive Director at the Columbia Festival of the Arts in Maryland.
American Stage Director of Education, Meg Heimstead is named Interim Artistic Director while Board of Trustees embarks on a nationwide search for the company’s next leader.
Presented with the St. Peterburg Mayor’s Top Apple Award for continued partnership with local schools.
World Premiere: THE AMISH PROJECT (J. Dickey).
2014 Presented with WEDU’s Be More: Educational Outreach Award.
Florida Premiere: NUREYEV’S EYES (D. Rush).
2015 Stephanie Gularte is a named the new Producing Artistic Director of American Stage.
Awarded the MUSE Performing Arts Award by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.
2017 12th theatre in the world to complete the August Wilson American Century Cycle
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