Florida Studio Theatre has announced its annual fundraiser, the Denim & Diamonds Shindig, for Monday, February 25 in FST’s Hegner Theatre Wing. Celebrating FST’s 45th season, attendees are invited to break out their finest western garb for a cocktail reception featuring live music, dancers, performances by FST’s resident improv troupe, raffles and more. Guests will then assemble in FST’s Gompertz Theatre to watch exclusive live performances by some of FST’s beloved artists. Tickets are $250 per person. Proceeds from the shindig will support FST’s Playwrights Collective and will cover the expenses of artist travel, commissions, and new play development workshops.

FST will also present the esteemed Spelman Award. Named in honor of Florida Studio Theatre’s founding Artistic Director, Jon Spelman, the Spelman Award is presented to an individual or a corporate sponsor who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership by providing FST with spiritual, financial, and/or in-kind support. This year’s recipients of the Spelman Award are Bob and Wendy Grady, who are avid supporters of FST’s education program and Winter Season programming.

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