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Two Short Comedies and a Powerful Holocaust Drama Take Center Stage at The Sarasota Players Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) invites audiences to experience a unique blend of laughter and history this October with two engaging theatrical offerings. The season includes “We’ve Got Short Shorts,” a pair of contemporary short comedies by Bruce J. Bloom, and […]
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Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) is pleased to announce the plays chosen for its summer 2025 Newish Jewish Play Reading Series. The series includes “Observant” by Pamela Weiler Grayson on July 21, “Time Will Tell” by Jeffery Kin on August 4, and “A Black and White Cookie” by Gary Morgenstein on August 11. The 7:30 p.m. play readings […]
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Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) has announced its dynamic and thought-provoking 2025–2026 season, dedicated to the memory of beloved theatre leader Howard Millman. The lineup includes original short plays, meaningful historical dramas, and a Broadway hit, along with the return of the popular behind-the-scenes series Be A Theatre Maven. The season begins in October 2025 with […]
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The Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) is set to present Neil Simon’s acclaimed play, “Lost in Yonkers,” from March 19 to March 30, 2025, at The Sarasota Players, located at 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Tickets are available for purchase online at The Players or by calling 941-365-2494. For additional information, visit SarasotaJewishTheatre.org. “Lost in Yonkers,” […]
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Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) is pleased to announce its Jewish Journeys selections for the 2024-2025 season. These traveling shows – which are being booked for December through May – are rehearsed readings of short plays that are available for performances at synagogues, condo communities, senior living residences, libraries, and community organizations. The offerings are “Can […]
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Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) is pleased to present its season opener, “Being Somebody – Growing up Brooklyn, A Father/Daughter Tale,” on October 19 at 7:30 p.m. and October 20 at 1:30 p.m. This hilarious, coming-of-age journey will take the stage at The Players Centre Studio 1130 at the Crossings at Siesta Key mall, 3501 S. […]
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Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) is honored to present a special program to commemorate the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack in Israel. “Heroes and Hostages: A Journey of Courage and Sacrifice,” presented in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, The Players Centre, and the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, will feature speakers, music, dance, and videos. The program is […]
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Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 season. The season opens with a two-performance special production of “Being Somebody – Growing up Brooklyn, A Father/Daughter Tale” in October. The season continues with three plays and a documentary screening from January through May: “Visiting Mr. Green” by Jeff Baron, “Lost in Yonkers” by […]
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Audience feedback could help determine if any of the three plays in the series will be fully produced in Sarasota Jewish Theatre’s 2025-2026 season. Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) is pleased to announce a summer play reading series, Newish Jewish Plays, which takes place on Mondays, July 15-29, at 7:00 p.m. The series includes “Dancing on […]
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Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) is pleased to present the Florida premiere of M*A*S*H writer Larry Gelbart’s “Better Late,” a comedic riff on a December-December-December romance, March 13-21 at The Players Centre Studio 1130 at the Crossings at Siesta Key mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. To purchase tickets ($18-$36), visit ThePlayers.org or call 941-365-2494. For […]
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Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) announces that, due to a scheduling conflict with previously booked actor Kraig Swartz, Doug Shapiro will play the role of Sam in Becky Mode’s “Fully Committed” which runs from January 31-February 4, 2024. The play will be presented at The Players Centre Studio 1130 at the Crossings at Siesta Key mall, […]