Urbanite, downtown Sarasota's progressive black box theater, recently announced the lineup for its 13th season.
MODERN WORKS FESTIVAL
September 17-27, 2026
Back for its 7th year, this two-week celebration of new plays and women in theatre features staged readings, artist events, and opportunities for audiences to help shape new works. Many plays from the festival go on to full productions on our stage.
AHOY-HOY
by Jenny Stafford
October 30 - November 29, 2026
Two inventors. One telephone. A battle of beards and bell tones. A wildly funny race to make history as Elisha Gray battles Alexander Graham Bell in this absurd sprint through ambition, ego, and innovation.
THE GARBOLOGISTS
by Lindsay Joelle
January 8 - February 14, 2027
A blue-collar sanitation worker and his Ivy-educated new partner clash along the trash route in this sharp comedy about class, race, and unexpected connection.
1999
by Stacey Isom Campbell
When a student protests the inclusion of a disgraced #MeToo-era director on her syllabus, a professor must confront her past in this gripping drama about trauma, memory, power, and art.
BLACK BASTARD
written by and starring Jon Gentry
June 4 - 27, 2027
Jon Gentry’s award-winning solo show blends humor, music, 90s nostalgia, and a kaleidoscope of characters, in a deeply personal coming-of-age story about identity, family, belonging, and growing up.
Visit the Urbanite website for more information.
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