FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Season
FSU/Asolo Conservatory 2025/2026 Season!
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training is embarking upon its 51stSeason! With 50 years of excellence in graduate education and artistic programming behind us, we are looking forward to 50 more to come!
When, 50 years ago, the FSU/Asolo Conservatory moved to Sarasota, its founders insisted that “the actor is the central artist in any theatrical production.” The Conservatory continues to live by that guiding principle. Our audiences share that, no matter how close or distant Conservatory plays may be to their personal experiences, they can always depend on our productions inspiring the deepest appreciation for the actors’ artistry.
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory’s 2025-26 season is no exception in that regard. We have lined up for you an exciting theatrical program that will delight and touch you both personally and artistically!
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EMMA
By Kate Hamill
First Preview: November 4, 2025
Opening: November 7, 2025
Closing: November 23, 2025
Kate Hamill’s bold adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel brings fresh energy and wit to the stage. Emma Woodhouse prides herself on being a matchmaker with a flawless record—but when love takes unexpected turns, rivals emerge, and emotions run high, Emma is forced to realize that true love may have been right in front of her all along. This sharp, heartwarming comedy explores women’s social standing and the tangled themes of love, friendship, and personal growth.
WOLF AT THE DOOR
by Marisela Orta
First Preview: February 5, 2026
Opening: February 7, 2026
Closing: March 7, 2026
Rooted in Latino folklore and mythology, Wolf at the Door is a haunting fairy tale about power, survival, and resistance. Isadora finds the courage to defy her abusive husband Septimo when he imprisons the very pregnant Yolot against her will. Through poetic storytelling and rich symbolism, the play dives into the darkness that can reside in domestic spaces—and the fierce strength needed to escape it.
EXIT PURSUED BY A BEAR
By Lauren Gunderson
Preview: February 6, 2026
Opening: February 8, 2026
Closing: March 8, 2026
This smart, dark revenge comedy by Lauren Gunderson takes a Shakespearean stage direction and runs with it. Hilarious, poignant, and wickedly empowering, the play follows a woman taking control of her story—with duct tape, a frozen steak, and a wild plan.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
By William Shakespeare
First Preview: April 7, 2026
Opening: April 10, 2026
Closing: April 26, 2026
Directed by Jonathan Epstein
Set in ancient Athens, A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of intertwining worlds—courtly, rustic, and magical. As Duke Theseus and Hippolyta prepare for their royal wedding, four young lovers flee into an enchanted forest, where a troupe of amateur actors is also rehearsing a play for the occasion. Unbeknownst to them all, the forest is alive with fairies who meddle, manipulate, and stir chaos of their own. Love turns dark, identities blur, and the lines between reality and illusion dissolve in this heady, dreamlike comedy exploring desire, transformation, and the delirium of bliss.
