The Studio at 620

03/19/2025

Jazz is more than music—it’s a conversation. 🎷💬

Ahead of tomorrow’s Jazz Diplomacy event, we asked James Ketterer what first drew him to jazz, why it still matters today, and who he hopes this discussion reaches. His answers? Thought-provoking and a taste of the bigger conversation we’ll be having.

Swipe through to read his insights, then join us tomorrow at The Studio@620 for an evening of music, history, and dialogue. Who knows? You might leave thinking about jazz in a whole new way.

📅 March 20th at 7:00 PM
📍 The Studio@620

Drop a 🎶 in the comments if we’ll see you there!

03/17/2025

The Radio Theatre Project closes Women’s Month with women! 💃🏾

💬 There is a season, time and place for everything, but maybe not for this conversation between friends at a funeral in Turn! Turn! Turn! by Bara Swain.

🍩 In Laura Gaspari’s play Donuts, Francesca tries to keep the peace between her blunt, old-school sister and her own le***an daughter.

⚰ Kris Thompson’s The Afterlife Rummage Sale follows 2 very different recently deceased woman as they browse the wares and learn about each other in their transition to the afterlife.

🎨 At the Met by William Ivor Fowkes features two women at The Metropolitan Museum of Art who unexpectedly find their ideal man.

📱 And the talk gets very steamy in On The Line by Alicia Louzoun-Heisler. Phone s*x operators discuss womanhood, love and all the roles they must play in life and at work.

📆 See you on March 31st at 7:00 PM!
🎟 Tickets & details: https://thestudioat620.org/events/rtp-33125/

03/12/2025

TOMORROW AND FRIDAY our space is going to be FULL of black girl magic. ✨ We've added tickets to both performances, grab yours now!
https://thestudioat620.org/events/for-colored-girls/

“Through my tears I found God in myself and I loved her fiercely.” Filled with passion, humor, and raw honesty, legendary playwright/poet Ntozake Shange’s form-changing choreopoem tells the stories of […]

03/10/2025

Director Fanni Green shares why For Colored Girls speaks to her, why this story resonates now, and who she hopes it reaches. This groundbreaking choreopoem by Ntozake Shange is a celebration of resilience, sisterhood, and the power of storytelling.

Join us for this special staged reading at The Studio@620 on March 13 & 14 at 7:30 PM. 🎭

🎟️ Admission: $20
🔗 Get tickets: https://thestudioat620.org/events/for-colored-girls/

03/10/2025

What if jazz wasn’t just about the music—but about breaking barriers, shifting politics, and shaping history? Jazz Diplomacy dives into how legends like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gillespie became unexpected ambassadors, using music to transcend borders and spark change. 🌍🎷

Join us for a fascinating conversation with James Ketterer—a scholar, diplomat, and jazz drummer—on how jazz shaped history and inspired musicians worldwide.

📅 Thursday, March 20th at 7 PM
📍 The Studio@620

Come with an open mind—you might just leave with a new appreciation for jazz. ✨

03/07/2025

✨ Meet the Cast of For Colored Girls ✨

Get to know the incredible artists bringing Ntozake Shange’s powerful choreopoem to life at The Studio@620! Each performer brings their unique voice and artistry to this groundbreaking work, sharing stories of resilience, love, pain, and joy.

🎭 Performances: March 13 & 14 at 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets: $20 – Secure your seat now!
https://thestudioat620.org/events/for-colored-girls/

Live theatre is all about shared experiences—who are you bringing with you to see this staged reading? Tag a friend who needs to join you!

03/06/2025

‼️ BREAKING NEWS, STOP THE PRESSES!!! 🫨 Due to illness, tonight's Wordier Than Thou event has been rescheduled to March 19th. Same time, same place! 😊 Tickets for tonight will be honored for the new date. Thank you in advance for your patience and grace!

03/06/2025

The arts are a space for joy, reflection, and connection. 🎭✨ In this WUSF feature, The Studio@620 co-founder Bob Devin Jones shares his thoughts on Black leisure, creativity, and the power of the arts. Give it a read and celebrate the voices shaping our community!

📖 Read more: https://www.wusf.org/arts-culture/2025-02-24/actor-cofounder-studio-620-st-petersburg-reflects-arts-black-leisure-matters?fbclid=IwY2xjawItlC5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbW7Qx-gq7OO9RERuL2DF0i0ZUjZB6jH6jOWjDM2H280jAOe-t5i2zDpmA_aem_QwPdoePs9kVcXJ3tl7TNcQ

WUSF is commemorating Black History Month by sharing the stories of important local Floridians.

03/05/2025

History in the making! ✨ The Studio@620 had the incredible opportunity to visit Tallahassee for the first time ever, where we connected with representatives and senators to discuss workforce development and economic investment. We're grateful for the time they took to meet with us.

A huge thank you to Representative Lindsay Cross, Representative Michele Rayner, Senator Darryl Rouson, Representative Linda Chaney, Senator Nick DiCeglie, and Aide Jordan Watters—we appreciate your dedication and look forward to what the future holds!

03/04/2025

✨ “Through my tears I found God in myself and I loved her fiercely.” ✨

Experience the power, passion, and raw honesty of Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls in a special staged reading at The Studio@620, directed by Fanni Green. This groundbreaking choreopoem weaves poetry, song, and movement to share the survival stories of seven Black women, told with unflinching truth and emotion.

📅 March 13 & 14 | ⏰ 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets: $20

Join us for an evening of resilience, artistry, and sisterhood. Secure your seat now: https://thestudioat620.org/events/for-colored-girls/

“Through my tears I found God in myself and I loved her fiercely.” Filled with passion, humor, and raw honesty, legendary playwright/poet Ntozake Shange’s form-changing choreopoem tells the stories of […]

03/01/2025

🌟 March at The Studio@620 is bringing stories to life in so many ways! 🎭📖🎶 From powerful poetry and captivating staged readings to thought-provoking talks and immersive performances, there’s something for everyone to experience.

📅 Save the Dates:
🎤 Poetry Open Mic Night – Share your words or simply listen and be inspired.
📖 Blah Blah Blah Open Mic – Prose, true stories, and unexpected tales take the stage.
🎬 Sunscreen Film Festival Launch Party – Celebrate 20 years of independent cinema!
💃 For Colored Girls – A staged reading of the groundbreaking choreopoem of resilience and truth.
🎺 Jazz Diplomacy – Discover how jazz became a global conversation.
🩰 With Love – Dance meets storytelling in this immersive performance presented by projectAlchemy.
🎙️ Radio Theatre Project – Experience live radio plays with foley artistry!

Join us for a month of creativity, connection, and community. Which event are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

02/28/2025

Things are happening here at The Studio@620! 🚧✨ We’re upgrading our space to make it even better for the incredible artists and audiences we serve. Stay tuned for more updates—exciting changes are on the way! Happy Friday!

02/27/2025

Next week Wordier Than Thou is back at The Studio@620 with an open mic that's anything but blah!

Bring your finest prose or a true story to share. Everyone gets 7 minutes on the stage to present their work.

The Open Mic Rules:
1. Every reader gets 7 minutes to share their work.
2. We’ll limit each event to just 10 readers.
3. Toss your name in the bucket when you arrive. Names will be chosen at random.

We'll see you next Thursday at 7 PM! Don't forget your tickets: https://thestudioat620.org/events/blah-blah-blah-3625/

02/26/2025

Keep St. Pete Lit is back again next week for another Poetry Open Mic Night! 🎤📖 This month's featured poet is Maureen McDole.

Maureen McDole was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is a direct descendant of carnies, carpenters and fishermen. This do-it-yourself ethos in her DNA infuses every area of her life. As far back as she can remember she loved to write. She is the author of three books of poems, Exploring My Options (2006), Longing for the Deep End (2011), and Feast (2021). She has an English B.A., with Literary Studies Concentration from University of South Florida and a Certificate in Arts & Culture Strategy from University of Pennsylvania.

Her poetry has been set in a variety of different ways including: film, dance, spoken word, art installations, Sprechstimme, and traditional vocal works. Maureen has been leading workshops and speaking about creativity and leadership for over 20 years. She founded the literary arts organization, Keep St. Pete Lit, because she believes wholeheartedly in the power of literature to change the world. You can hear her work on the “Monthly Shot of Poetry” podcast on Radiostpete.com!

Join us next Wednesday for another wonderful evening full of words.
🎟 Tickets are $5, get yours here: https://thestudioat620.org/events/poetry-open-mic-night-3525/

02/24/2025

Lights, mics, action—TONIGHT! The Radio Theatre Project returns to The Studio@620 for another night of live radio drama! Experience the magic as talented voice actors bring stories to life with sound effects, music, and plenty of old-time radio charm.

Join us tonight for an unforgettable show!

📅 Tonight! 7:00 PM
📍 The Studio@620
🎟️ https://thestudioat620.org/events/rtp-22425/

02/19/2025

❤️ Love is ON THE AIR this month at Radio Theatre Group! ❤️

February is for lovers and Radio Theatre Project has all kinds. 😘

🕵🏻‍♀️ In Bill Arnold’s Sally Fitz, Private Dick this private eye is a woman in a man’s world. She uses her cunning, guts and tough guy attitude to solve an international case and find love along the way.

😻 Terry Faust has another treat this month with Harold and Peabody – Radio Play. Widower Harold finally starts taking advice from his persistent and petulant talking cat Peabody and love starts to bloom.

🪽 And Robbie Laughton’s otherworldly radio drama explores whether one really does depart after death?

🗓️ Come join us on February 24th!
🎟️ Tickets: https://thestudioat620.org/events/rtp-22425/

02/11/2025

🚗✨ Step into history with Cadillac Crew, coming this November to The Studio@620 in collaboration with Powerstories Theatre!

On the day of a much-anticipated speech by Rosa Parks during the height of the Civil Rights Movement four activists working in a Virginia civil rights office wonder whether the proclamation of equality amongst mankind includes women. With remarkable insight and unexpected humor Cadillac Crew reclaims the stories of the forgotten leaders who blazed the trail for desegregation and women’s rights and asks: when will the world be ready to embrace women in all their capacity?

🎭 Don’t miss this compelling theatrical experience!

📅 Performance dates: November 6-16, 2025
🎟️ Get tickets: https://thestudioat620.org/events/cadillac-crew/

02/11/2025

Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate two decades of cinematic excellence at the Film Announcements & Launch Event for the 20th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival! This special event will unveil the official film selections for our milestone 20th edition while treating guests to a showcase of some of the best films from the festival's previous 19-years.

Sunscreen's first event in 2006 took place at The Studio@620 in downtown St. Pete. Celebrating 20 years at the location where it all began.

Admission is free but you will need a ticket to party with us!
🎟 RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-selection-announcement-and-festival-launch-party-tickets-1133452289309?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to see you there! 🍿✨