Florida Studio Theatre (FST) unveils plans for its largest expansion project in its 49-year history—a new, eleven-story building that will enable FST to meet its growing needs and strengthen the theatre’s role as a vital cultural and artistic resource for the Gulf Coast region. Named after Patrick and Mary Mulva, who made the leading gift to the theatre’s project, The Mulva Arts Plaza will be adjacent to the theatre’s existing Hegner Theatre Wing. FST will break ground on this project December of 2022. A key part of FST’s mission is to make theatre affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. With this objective in mind, FST has grown to become the largest subscription-based theatre in the state of Florida and among the largest in the country. Collectively, FST reaches over 230,000 attendees each year through its diverse programs. With the construction of The Mulva Arts Plaza, FST will be able to reach more people than ever before through the art of live theatre.