Florida Studio Theatre’s Improv Festival: A Celebration of Comedy & Creativity

Discover the magic behind the laughter in this episode of Behind the Masterpiece as Jeffery Kin chats with Sarah Durham, Associate Director of Improv at Florida Studio Theatre. From her roots in sketch comedy and Second City training to writing beloved children’s shows and sold-out cabarets, Sarah shares how she blends spontaneity with storytelling to create unforgettable theatre. Hear what inspires her writing and improv, and why Sarasota’s thriving arts scene is the perfect place for comedy to flourish. If you love improv, sketch, or simply great conversation, this episode is a must-listen.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Sarah Durham Associate Director of Improv at Florida Studio Theatre

(01:40) What is improv?

(03:05) About the 15th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival

(06:50) Improv workshops

(10:20) Expanding Florida Studio Theatre

(11:05) Current shows

(13:10) Sarah’s background

(16:50) Finding balance as an artist

(18:50) Ralph Waldo Emerson quote

(21:50) The vastness of art offered in Sarasota

(23:50) Developing a sketch show

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