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Sarasota News Leader May 31, 2013 Page 95 BACK FOR THE SUMMER: FST IMPROV FST Improv will return for another summer season, kicking off on Saturday, June 8, at 8:30 p.m. in the John C. Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre has announced. "FST Improv has two new members, Patrick A. Jackson and Jake Mills, ready to send you home in stitches," the release continues. "The troupe's veterans were so welcoming and warm — like a big hug from your grandmother It will continue through Aug. 24. after she had been out in the sun too long," "Come help the FST Improv troupe create Mills remarked in the release. "They are all so characters and sketches on the spot," a news inspiring and I always try to land a funny joke release says. "Not even the performers know the way they do." what to expect — until it happens!" "Every few minutes there is an opportunity Florida Studio Theatre has been home to the for the audience to participate by giving us improv troupe for over a decade, the release the subject of the scene," Hopkins noted in notes. "This season brings back some oldies, the release. "It's the only show in town where but still goodies," the release adds: founding you get to decide what happens next — again, members Christine Alexander, Tim Beasley and again and again — all from the comfort and safety of your seat (unless we pick you to and director Rebecca Hopkins. come up on stage)." "Improv is my life," said Alexander in the release. "I love switching up our shows and Tickets, which are $12 per person, may be purbecoming one with the funny forces of Sara- chased from the FST box office in person, by sota. We are constantly learning from our au- phone at 366-9000 or online at www.Floridadience and I think that they also learn a little StudioTheatre.org. FST is located in historic downtown Sarasota at 1241 N. Palm Ave. about us." The FST Improv Troupe will be performing in June. Photo by Maria Lyle, courtesy of Florida Studio Theatre