What are the Themes of George C. Wolfe's "The Colored Museum"

"The Colored Museum", written by George C. Wolfe and soon to hit American Stage Theatre Company, dives into complicated topics using high-brow comedy. Here's a few of the central themes of this racially-charged play.

American Stage Hosts a New Arts Podcast - and it's so St. Pete

"In the Limelight" is a St. Pete-centric podcast running with two hosts - Matthew McGee, and American Stage Director of Education José Avilés. They interview a rotating list of St. Pete artists and creatives each month.

Here’s What’s Happening in the Tampa Bay Theatre World This October 

Here's a list of theatre productions happening in Tampa Bay and Sarasota this October. Plus, top five must sees to put on your spooky season bucket list.

How Hurricanes, (Such as Ian) Impact the Tampa Bay Theatre Community

With a possible category 3 hurricane barreling toward Tampa Bay, the city's local theatre companies are not immune to the loss of revenue and potential destruction to come.

Davina Reed: American Stage’s Improv Teacher

Yes, and ... meet Davina Reed! She's the improv teacher at American Stage's new Drama School and a previous graduate at the theatre company's former improv school.

Q&A With American Stage Teacher and “Green Day’s American Idiot” Star Zummy Mohammed

An interview with American Stage dance captain, teacher, actor, and New Yorker, Zummy Mohammed.

Meet the Teaching Artist: Ivy Sunflower

You might remember Ivy Sunflower from American Stage's 2021 production of "School Girls". Now she's working with American Stage Education as a teaching artist! Learn more about this gifted artist and what inspires her to be an educator.

Meet the Playwright: Billie Joe Armstrong

Meet the playwright of the rock opera "Green Day's American Idiot"!

Punk Rock Saved My Life

Meet the director of "Green Day's American Idiot" in this emotional and moving love letter to punk rock.

A Conversation with Costume Designer Jordan Jeffers

St. Pete costume designer Jordan Jeffers is diving into the world of punk for his next project Green Day's American Idiot. We asked him some questions about his design inspiration and what it is like creating this world.

Welcome Back American Stage

In a lot of ways our journey, as a theatre and as a people, is starting anew. As we move forward in everything we do I guarantee powerful stories, boldly told.

American Stage: 45 Years of Storytelling….and Counting

Read about what American Stage has planned for it's 45th season.

Erica Sutherlin breaks new barriers as American Stage’s First Black Female Director

Learn more about American Stage's First Black Female Director

5 Things to Know About Footloose

Learn some fun facts about our current production of Footloose, now running in the park!

Meet the Cast of Footloose at American Stage in the Park

History of American Stage in the Park and Demens Landing

American Stage in the Park returns to Demens Landing this April with the long anticipated production of Footloose. It has been three full years since American Stage has had a Park production. Let’s revisit some of the history of American Stage in the Park and Demens Landing.

MEET THE CAST: Nicholas Perez-Hoop

Making his Mainstage debut is long-time area performer Nicholas Perez-Hoop. He'll be taking on the role of Roy in our contemporary and multicultural production of THE ODD COUPLE!

SPOTLIGHT: Join us for 'School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play'

American Stage is releasing the latest episode of Spotlight: The American Stage Podcast.

American Stage Apprentice: Trenton McFarlane

Get to know Trenton McFarlane, one of our American Stage Apprentices.