In-Studio Performance

In Person: Friday September 24th 2021 & Saturday September 25th at 7pm
Virtual Stream: Saturday, September 25th at 7pm
PERFORMANCE - The Blue Light Special

To begin our Fall In Studio schedule, we are welcoming the immensely talented and Sarasota local vocalist Ariel Blue! Ariel will be presenting a solo work titled The Blue Light Special, an exploration of the blues told in a sassy, spirited, and downright funny cabaret. The Blue Light Special will feature a variety of pieces that range from spoken word, singing, and comedic dialogue that will give the audience an immersive and diverse experience into Ariel’s world of the blues.

Ariel Blue is a well-known member of the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, and has performed in various productions through WBTT, Florida Studio Theatre Improv, and The Golden Apple Diner. As a singer, Ariel has performed behind legends like Christopher Williams and Sharon Scott, to name a few.

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First Performance: Bach Immersion I

‍In Person: Friday, October 22nd & 23rd at 7pm

Virtual Stream: Saturday, October 23rd at 7pm

Join us as we explore J.S. Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello as they’ve never been presented through a multi-sensory interactive performance, Bach Immersion. Over the course of three concert weekends, we will travel into each Suite’s unique world through a live musical performance alongside a myriad of other art disciplines including dance, painting, photography, spoken word, fashion design, and food. Having multiple artists collaborating and interpreting the music in conjunction with the audience will create a unique, one-of-a-kind experience that will only exist for those moments with that audience.

Principal Cello of the Sarasota Orchestra, Natalie Helm, has been praised as having a sound that “catches the attention of the room" and "leaves a lasting impression". LA Times proclaimed the audience "was transfixed" by her performance that was "handled ardently". A cellist of "musical grace" and extraordinary versatility, Ms. Helm enjoys a dynamic career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, and educator.

Friday, November 5th & Saturday November 6th at 7pm

A Florida family goes on a quest to understand the impact of the United Kingdom's policies for families, including paid parental leave, childcare services, and the children's right to play. Journey with them to a small town in Wales as they navigate parenting their imaginative young daughter in a new culture.

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Director Statement

In the midst of a global pandemic, which is causing a worldwide disruption in our everyday lives, there has never been a better time to think about how we want our work/home life paradigm to look in the future. In our film, we took a deep dive into the history of motherhood, the struggle for women's rights, and the issues related to family leave in the lives of working parents.

"Funnel of Dreams" is a very personal story for our family about a special time in our lives when we journeyed overseas to explore the origins and benefits of parental leave and the children's right to play in the United Kingdom. We hope this film will spark a dialogue among audiences about the fundamental needs that families have as both caregivers and breadwinners

Second Performance: Bach Immersion II
In Person: Friday November 12th 2021 & Saturday November 13th at 7pm
Virtual Stream: Saturday, November 13th at 7pm

Join us as we explore J.S. Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello as they’ve never been presented through a multi-sensory interactive performance, Bach Immersion. Over the course of three concert weekends, we will travel into each Suite’s unique world through a live musical performance alongside a myriad of other art disciplines including dance, painting, photography, spoken word, fashion design, and food. Having multiple artists collaborating and interpreting the music in conjunction with the audience will create a unique, one-of-a-kind experience that will only exist for those moments with that audience.

Principal Cello of the Sarasota Orchestra, Natalie Helm, has been praised as having a sound that “catches the attention of the room" and "leaves a lasting impression". LA Times proclaimed the audience "was transfixed" by her performance that was "handled ardently". A cellist of "musical grace" and extraordinary versatility, Ms. Helm enjoys a dynamic career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, and educator.

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In Person: Friday December 10th 2021 & Saturday December 11th at 7pm

Virtual Stream: Saturday, December 11th at 7pm

‍PERFORMANCE - Timeline

An autobiographical performance of a dancer's life illuminating the themes of resilience and vulnerability. The work is based on a true story of dancer, Stephanie Bastos, a Brazilian- American who dances with and without the aid of a prosthetic leg. It moves through an emotional landscape starting from childhood to the present, including the moment in which a car accident resulted in the loss of her right leg. Timeline illuminates’ themes of resiliency and vulnerability by providing a textured perspective into the human condition through movement, song, and spoken word

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