Sarasota Improv Festival Returns With Unpredictable Fun

Featured in WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida:

The Sarasota Improv Festival is back, bigger and more riotous than ever. This year's event boasts an impressive lineup, featuring 17 improv troupes, over 80 talented artists, 29 side-splitting performances, and 17 interactive workshops. From musical improv and rapid-fire games to daring, unconventional performances, every show promises to be a one-of-a-kind spectacle. FST Improv, Sarasota's original mood-booster, is a must-visit destination for those seeking entertainment, a reminder that everyone is delightfully quirky, or simply a fun night out.

Inspired by audience suggestions, FST Improv crafts characters and sketches on the fly, with no script or prior knowledge of what's to come. This element of unpredictability makes every FST Improv show a thrilling experience. FST Improv takes the stage at the Keating Theatre on Friday, July 18, at 6 p. m. Meanwhile, Forgotten Broadway... an Orlando-based improv troupe, will recreate legendary Broadway stars, shows, "and tunes on the spot at Goldstein Cabaret on July 18." They return to the Keating Theatre on Saturday, "July 19.".. for two performances at 7 p.

m. and 5 p. m.

Source: See here

The Sarasota Improv Festival has established itself as a premier event in the Southeastern United States, showcasing the best of improvisational comedy. Since its inception, the festival has grown in size and popularity, featuring an impressive array of improv troupes, artists, and performances. The event's success can be attributed to its unique blend of musical improv, fast-paced games, and boundary-pushing performances, which cater to a diverse range of audiences.

One of the festival's standout features is its ability to bring people together, providing a much-needed escape from the stresses of everyday ___. FST Improv, a Sarasota-based troupe, has been a driving force behind the festival's success... entertaining audiences with its spontaneous and unpredictable performances.

The troupe's use of audience suggestions to create characters and sketches on the fly has become a hallmark of its shows, making every performance a one-of-a-kind experience. Over the years, the Sarasota Improv Festival has hosted a wide range of talented artists and troupes, including Forgotten Broadway and Sand, a Chicago-based improv comedy group.

Sand's unique style of improvisation, "which blends humor and heart," "has earned it a devoted following and critical acclaim.".. including being named "Chicago's Best Improv Team" by NewCity.

●●● ●●●

• • • •

It's recognized as the pre-eminent improv festival in the Southeastern United States. And it's bigger, bolder and funnier than ever. This year's Sarasota Improv Festival features 17 improv troupes, more than 80 artists, 29 performances and 17 interactive workshops. From musical improv and fast-paced games to bold, boundary-pushing performances—every show is a one-of-a-kind experience.

FST Improv is Sarasota's original antidepressant. FST Improv is the place to go when you're looking for some fun, need reminding that everyone is wacky, or have nowhere else to go. Inspired by audience suggestions, FST Improv creates characters and sketches completely on the spot. No one – not even the performers themselves – knows what is going to happen next.

It is this element of the unknown that makes every FST Improv show unique, and what makes for some of the most exciting moments onstage. FST Improv performs in the Keating Theatre at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 18.