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Program, Dirty John's HOT AF!, 2022

Studio at 620, Cat Lim, Jay Hoff, Charissa Anderson, Ryan Hill, and Stephanie Roberts

John Huls is the oldest living drag queen alive on the planet. He is 102 in Gay years, and even though he should probably stay at home, the girl can't help it, she just can’t help it. He grew up in the French Quarter of New Orleans, where a gaggle of drag queens raised him, and nurtured his inner (and outer!) femme fatale.
Program, Say Gay Cabaret, 2022

John Huls, Studio at 620, Claire Bear, Jay Hoff, Charissa Anderson, Ryan Hill, and Stephanie Roberts

Dirty John is back with an all new show! Say Gay Cabaret is a new adult comedy spectacle that you will not want to miss! In a world full of cheerios, come and join the fruit loops on the gayest weekend of the year. Celebrate, sing, dance, and unleash your pride! Why choose one color when you have an entire rainbow? Step out of that heat and come on inside where it is cool daddy-o. Dirty John took a DNA test and he is 100% that queer. Guest singers including a surprise to end all surprises.
Program, The Studio Honors: Thriving Through Community, 2022

Studio at 620, Saidah Ben Judah, Carla Bristol, Trevor Burgess, Gary Hess, Jay Hoff, John Huls, Rick Kriseman, Lisa Tricomi, Selena Ferrer, Dr. LoHertz and Friends, projectALCHEMY, Erica Sutherlin, Bonnie Agan, Jim Sorensen, and Ian Sutherland

Our annual community celebration, The Studio Honors, will happen on Saturday May 21, 2022 (rescheduled from January 29). This year's gathering promises to be a unique experience as we celebrate those who have been part of The Studio's mission to provide powerful creative and social justice programming through the pandemic! An evening full of art, music, fabulous food and community goodness awaits and you can be part of it!
Program, Mayday, 2021

Bill DeYoung, Studio at 620, Roxanne Fay, John Eugene Lerro, Michael Horn, Mario Gonzalez, Patty Ware, Jeremy Douglass, Joel Freedman, Roman Black, and Gemini Arts

You're invited to the premiere of a new play written by Bill DeYoung, author of the non-fiction book Skyway: The True Story of Tampa Bay's Signature Bridge and the Man Who Brought it Down. Mayday is a true story about more guilt than any one man should bear. It's also the story of a family shattered, a career in tatters and a desperate search for absolution. Meet John Lero, the ship's pilot whose life turned upside down when the hulking freighter he was steering through Tampa Bay struck the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, sending 35 motorists plunging to their deaths 150 feet below. Michael Horn portrays John Lerro in Mayday: Captain Lerro and The Skyway Bridge, directed by Foxanne Fay.
Program, The Studio Honors: Uplifting Community, 2017

Studio at 620, Carol Dammeron, Tom Kramer, Paula Kramer, Alfred T. May, Nate Najar, Brian Reale, Fred Wilcox, Bonnie Agan, Karen Monroe, John Harte, David Meek, Michele Routh, Mary Ches Applewhite, Ola Mae Jones, and Bob Devin Jones

The 2017 Studio Honors presents awards to contributors and creatives who make up the artistic community. The event will begin with a music performance featuring The Palm Trio, followed by a buffet style supper courtesy of Pane Rustica and Bob Devin Jones. Awards will be presented at 8.00 pm and The 2017 Studio Honors will conclude with community dessert buffet accompanied by musical entertainment.
Program, The Studio Honors: Celebrating Yes!, 2016

Studio at 620, Paul Wilborn, Eugenie Bondurant, Nate Najar, Video Shampoo, Sharon Scott, William Shakespeare, Astrid Ellis, Carol Mickett, Robert Stackhouse, Peter Wallace, Helen Wallace, Diane Bailey Morton, Darryl Rouson, Nicole Robinson, Shawn Cusseaux, Bob Devin Jones, and Ola Mae Jones

The community honors program began in 2009 as the Social Justice Pioneer Awards and in 2011 was renamed Studio Honors. In 2012, Ola Mae Jones Emerging Artist Award was established honoring Studio Co-Founder and Director Bob Devin Jones' mother who passed in 2011 and was a profound influence on his life. These honorees have been volunteers or artists at the Studio and the Ola Mae Jones award includes a monetary stipend for the emerging young artistic endeavors and/or college expenses. The 2016 Studio Honors recognizes the contributions of Studio@620 members who have passed recently but who's support and engagement continue to be felt: Ron Mason, Linda Osmundson, Lynda Stolzman and Lothar Uhl. The Studio Honors features the YES Exhibition, curated by Kenny Jensen and Chad Mize. Participating artists include Demeree Barth, Nathan Beard, David Cabassa, Coralette Damme, Perry deVick, Ya La Ford, Mitchell Goodrich, April Hartley, Timothy Innamorato, Kenny Jensen, Bradley Kokay, Casey McDonough, Chad Mize, Daniel Mrgan, Yoko Nogami, Hugo Porcaro, Saori, Michelle Sawyer, Xina Scuderi, Tyler Staggs, and Catherine Woods.
Program, SunLit Festival, 2016

Studio at 620, St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, Keep St. Pete Lit, Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, St. Petersburg Library System, Friends of the Johnson, St. Petersburg Shakespeare Festival, Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, Peter Gallagher, The Palladium, and Kristy Anderson

Literature represents a moment in time. It is an exploration of our history, an expression of our experiences and of the life that surrounds us. It is a discussion of who we are, how we got that way and what choices we can make to shape our future. Literary and other arts & cultural circles intersect during the second annual SunLit Festival, a springtime celebration of the written word. More than 40 events in 24 venues over 10 days, SunLit 2016 brings together various literary organizations and arts disciplnes to celebrate literacy, literature, reading, and writing for days of intoxicating "Literainment" and just plain fun. SunLit Festival 2016 is co-produced by St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, Keep St. Pete Lit, and the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, in cooperation with the program partners below. Funding support for family events comes from PNC Bank, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, The DeBartolo Family Foundation, Barnes & Nobles USFSP, and St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.
Program, The Studio Honors: Community, 2015

Studio at 620, Bob Devin Jones, Kylin Brady, Kanika Tomalin, Shawn Brown Band, Winnie Foster, Robert Glaser, Mark Johnson, Gail Eggeman, Judy Stanko, John Lamb, Duncan McClellan, Sarah Perrier, Raphael Perrier, Sharon Scott, Don Strobel, Carlos Pons Paz, Erica Sutherlin, and Ola Mae Jones

This event begins with a cocktail social hour and a poetry reading by Erica Sutherin. Following a series of performances choreographed by Kylin Brady, Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin will present the awards. The Studio Honors will conclude with a high-energy dance party with the Shawn Brown Band.
Program, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), 2014

Michael Carleton, Studio at 620, James Fitzgerald, John K. Alvarez, Will Knapp, Nathaniel Beaver, Alexander Whittenberg, Christopher Futch, Albert ElBeyrouty, Elaine Futch, Anthony Gervais, Thompson Chestnutt, Austin Rapp, and Masters Theatre Group

Several Christmases ago (2006), two best buddies had the wonderfully unique idea to stage a Christmas "Spectacular" at one of their houses. It featured thousands of manually operated dancing Christmas Lights set to original music as well as a bunch of Christmastime standards. They appropriately called it "Lights of Joy." From this humble beginning came "The Forgotten Christmas" the following Christmas in 2007. This play featured an original storyline combining elements from The Nutcracker & a Christmas Carol (ie: a scene was shared between Ebenezer Scrooge and the Drosselmeyer). As time went on, the quality of their shows increased until they reached the inevitable, stumbling upon the exhilarating script that was "Every Christmas Story Ever Told, and then Some!" in 2008. This production marked the first production under their new name, Master Theatre Group. After performing a few small murder mysteries and dinner parties for family and friends, they are so happy to be back on stage with this marvelous comedy attempting to exemplify everybody's idea of "Christmas!" An exemplary team consisting of several of the most active young artists in the area are here tonight to bring you this tantalizing love of tasty tidbits relevant to this most joyous time of year. So indulge us, if you will, and join us for the best Christmas party in town! We hope you enjoy this show as much as we've enjoyed bringing it to you! -Masters Theatre Group
Program, See. Hear. Feel., 2014

Rossie Newson, Studio at 620, Gloria Muñoz, La Lucha, and Project GenYes!

See. Hear. Feel is a multi-media arts gallery-style show featuring visual arts, poetry and music working together to tell the story of memories lost to Alzheimer's disease. The art installations are to be viewed in any order at your convenience. Experience these pieces in any way you desire. Be adventurous in your viewing! This collaboration was influenced and inspired by our diverse artistic goals and cultural perspectives. As artists, our goal for this project was to change the experience of consuming art, of witnessing and interacting with poetry music and art through a multi-sensory experience.
Program, The Studio Honors: Magic of Community, 2014

Studio at 620, Michele Routh, Sherry Sacino, Susan Beers Betzer, Peter Betzer, David Warner, Larry Biddle, Nancy Bryant, Kenneth Bryant, Peter Meinke, Jeanne Meinke, Richard Rice, Mimi Rice, Ola Mae Jones, Cassidy Mae Routh, Ola Mae Jones, and Bob Devin Jones

"Tonight, we celebrate the magic of community! During the 10 years since the Studio@620 first opened its doors, it has been filled with artists, audiences, and volunteers. It is an honor to serve as co-chairs of this year's Studio Honors and as Trustees of the Board. Each year we build upon the work of many talented and dedicated Trustees, staff, and volunteers. Our founders, Bob Devin Jones and Dave Ellis, along with their partners, Jim and Astrid, set the vision and continue to nurture it. The Studio's staff: Bob, Coralette, Nick, Audrey, Kenny, Aurora, and Drew are the magic behind "Yes" and we thank them for all they do. Our honorees, past and present, show us that serving our community is valued. We hope that each of them feels our appreciation for their contributions. We live in a special place because it is filled with special people, exemplified by tonight's Honorees."-Michele Routh
Program, Journey to Greatness, 2014

Sir Brock, Studio at 620, Project GenYes!, Nico Warren, Ryan Copeland, Nic & Ryan Productions, Saidah Ben Judah, Kenny Jensen, Sara Norine James, Michael Oliver, Marta Rine, Xina Scuderi, Nicholas Hughes, Drew Giradano, Bennet Orlowski, and Sharon Scott

Sir Brock is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a B.F.A in Dance and holds an arts diploma from the Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School. He has performed with Forces of Nature Dance Theater NY, Jennifer Muller/The Works NY, and Dance Iquail NY. He appeared on the NBC and WPDS-TV as a choreographer and has been featured article in the Tampa Bay Times. He has appeared in ads for the Boston conservatory, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Islands of Adventure theme park and Time Out Magazine. He has also performed for the Oxygen Network with Darren Criss, and danced at Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay. He has toured and choreographed for Dundu' Dole Urban African Ballet under the direction of Jai Hinson and choreographed and danced for Hip Hop Legend MC LYTE. He also choreographed for major Haitian Band Carimi and the official James Brown "Papa's got a brand new bag" video on VEVO. Sir Brock is also a singer/songwriter; releasing his first EP of original music entitled Knight & Melody and was featured on Middle Church Music's album for social injustice on ITunes. Recently he finished his third season with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes and can be seen on WUSF Public Media in partnership with ARTZ 4 LIFE Academy for his second residency with Angelina Ballerina Artist Residency project. "Journey to Greatness" will also feature performances from Jalen Williams, Raymond Bennett, Jared Brunson, Terrence Jamison, Allen Waddell, Isaiah Johnson, Dr. Cynthia P. White, Charlotte Johnson, Symone Ferguson, Tamoy Prawl, Symone Ferguson, Keiasha Fisher, Taylor Flood, Allen Waddell and Ciera Flood.
Program, True West, 2014

Andrew Hughes, Studio at 620, Samuel French, Sam Shepard, Michael Menszycki, Bill Myerholtz, Elaine Coffin, Keven Renken, Eileen Rea, Dalton Hamilton, Griffin Spriggs, Nico Hendricks, Phillip Gary Design, and Coralette Damme

After a long run of comedies, Andrew Hughes is diving into the darker world of Sam Shepard. In his own words "I wouldn't be doing this show without Mike, there is no other actor I trust more. Eileen, the stage manager (and friend) extraordinaire who kept me from panicking and talked me off many a ledge. I also want to give a special thanks to Melissa, whose confidence in me never wavered, and always told me I was better than I thought I was."
Program, Red as in Tooth and Claw, 2014

Alice Ferrulo, Studio at 620, Black Horse Theatre, Philip Glass, Thomas Murray, Donna Mason Sweigart, Mic Knight, Ed Favara, and Scott Reus

The Studio@620 presents associate artist Alice Ferrulo of Black Horse Theatre…dark at its brightest. "RED AS IN TOOTH AND CLAW" unveils Elizabeth Jeanine Christina Bartholomew, a derailed soul afflicted by love, politics and betrayal portrayed by Alice Ferrulo. A roller-coaster of a ride not to be missed. Alice Ferrulo is image-maker and founder of Black Horse Theatre...dark at its brightest. Black Horse Theatre is committed to addressing the human state of being. It uniquely draws upon components of dance, theater, and film to create signature images that are urgent and impactful. Always intimate, vulnerable, the work is set forth in hopes of rattling the mind and spirit.
Program, A Question of Words, 2014

Richard Manley, Studio at 620, Bob Devin Jones, Jennifer Marshall, Robin O'Dell, Mimi Rice, Jason Beck, Stephen Riordan, Tiffany Faykus, Richard Rice, Kenny Jensen, Saida Ben Judah, Matt Cowley, Jerid Fox, and Dean Wick

After two decades of success as a copywriter and advertising executive, Richard Manley started a second career writing stage plays, which he has been doing full time for the past five years. Pulling from many years' worth of personal journals, he rediscovered his passion for the sound of the language and its potential to entertain and provoke and inspire. When he returned to the States from a sabbatical in Paris six years ago, he sold his business and structureed a lifestyle that would allow him to write stage plays full time. In addition to "A Question of Words," his recent full length plays include "An Ignorant Man" and "Life is Mostly Straws," in addition to multiple one-act and 15-minute plays.
Program, They Are Only Going to Steal Your Cars, 2014

Charles Vanover, Studio at 620, La'Kesha O'Neal, Lisa Yacso, and John Coltrane

An Ethnodrama about Teaching in the Chicago Public Schools.
Program, Moon City: An Ahistorical Tale Regarding a Historical Man in a Florida Swamp, 2014

Miniature Curiosa, Studio at 620, Murphi Cook, and Zach Dorn

Miniature Curiosa explores the underbelly of childhood nostalgia through the disappointed eyeballs of adulthood. Through low-fi technology, puppetry and non-linear storytelling, Miniature Curiosa presents fast-moving, fast-talking (sometimes malfunctioning) live action comic books. This is not the theatre. This is the living room of an overzealous magician who doesn't know any tricks. Miniature Curiosa has received awards for their work from The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, The Sprout Fund, and Awesome Pittsburgh. Their latest project, 5 Cities, 5 Plays, 555 Days promises to create and premiere five different traveling spectacles in five of their favorite cities in the next year and a half. Moon City is the inaugural production of this project.
Program, Contact, 2013

Alex Jones, Studio at 620, David Lambert-McMichael, Kyra Ruston, Jennifer Marshall, Marcus Wehby, András Schiff, Portico Quartet, Vitamin String Quartet, Yo-Yo Ma, Ry Cooder, Deadmau5, Imogen Heap, The Postal Service, Daughter, and Claude Debussy

Contact is a movement exploration centered around the importance of human connection. The piece originated from observing people as they interact with others, whether it is a first encounter, a tender moment, or a heated argument. Contact's primary focus is movement as the basic form communication. Tonight, you will experience the meeting of three strangers. Their journey will take you through their awkward first encounter to the blossoming of a new friendships, and even a subtle romance. But, what happens to the new contact between these new individuals when their communication is unclear or ignored? How does a change in contact spark a confrontation? Can a broken relationship be repaired with just one touch?
Program, The Odd Couple, 2013

Neil Simon, Studio at 620, Bob Devin Jones, Nate Najar, Lisa Tricomi, Bonnie Agan, Sharon Scott, Vince Stalba, Jon VanMiddlesworth, Gene D'Allesandro, Kent Roberts, Chris Spatafora, Joseph P. Oshry, Steven K. Mitchell, Saida Ben Judah, Kyle Eschenroeder, Nick Hinckley, and Karla Hartley

Bob, a native of Los Angeles, has resided in St. Petersburg since 1997. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, he has been a Theatre Worker for over thirty years, working as an Actor, Playwright, and Director. He serves on the Boards of freeFall Theatre, Creative Clay, and American Stage.
Program, The Studio Honors, 2013

Studio at 620, Tampa Bay Times, Renaissance Vinoy St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, Bill Heller, Cynda Mort, Terri Lipsey Scott, Marquis Floyd, Bonnie Agan, Rod Carter, Ola Mae Jones, Bob Devin Jones, John Lamb, Nate Najar, Natalie Scarberry, Reuben Pressman, and Duncan McClellan

The 2013 Studio Honors presented by the Tampa Bay Times is The Studio@620's signature fundraiser recognizing excellence in our community. This year we honor individuals who have contributed to the intellectual, artistic, economic, social and cultural aspects in our community and the larger world of which we are a part. While we wine you and dine you, prepare for an entertaining show full of surprises including performances from legendary bassist John Lamb, a salute to the honorees by Saint Petersburg's Poet Laureate Peter Meinke, a rousing number by a community chorus featuring Sharon Scott and the fantastic Dundo Dole Urban African Ballet!
Program, Intimate Collaborations: Season IV, 2013

Bob Devin Jones, Studio at 620, Erik Finley, Ella M. Fredrickson, Tito Muñoz, Lowell Liebermann, Saundra Buscemi, Virginia Respess, Kathie Aagaard, James Connors, Clay Ellerbroek, Angela Cassette, Robert Rearden, Andrew Karr, Coralette Damme, and Thomas Bruce Studio

The Florida Orchestra and The Studio@620 present the fourth season of "An Intimate Collaboration" beginning on Wednesday January 23, 2013. Each performance in the series will include musical and theatrical elements connected by a common theme. All events begin at 7:00 PM at The Studio@620, doors open at 6:20 PM. Reservations are accepted by phone 727-895-6620 as seating is limited. Suggested donation of $10 payable at the door. This series has grown to be fantastically popular so please don't wait to reserve your space!
Program, Misconception, 2013

Joseph Alan Johnson, Studio at 620, CJ Carmichael, Elaine Cloud Goller, Darrin Ortiz, Karleigh Chase, Daniel J. Harris, Phil Twitchell, Jeff Jensen, Dave Perkins, Kate Steinberg, David Hershman, Jeff Limes, and Zazu Productions

The program takes place in apartment 1602 of The Colony Tower, a swanky condominium on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. There will be one fifteen minute intermission. Other plays by Joseph Alan Johnson include Iced, The Nether World of Edgar Allen Poe, Where There's A Will, There's A Way-To Murder!, Gay/Sex/Life, Cellmate Confessions, Green Card Wedding Bridesmaid and See You Next Tuesday.
Program, The Year of Magical Thinking, 2013

Roxanne Fay; Studio at 620; Bob Devin Jones; Nick Hinckley; Jane Didion; Russell Buchan; Samuel French, Inc.; and BWL Photography

Roxanne Fay is thrilled to be partnering with the Dali Museum and the Studio@620 to present The Year of Magical Thinking, a piece she has long felt compelled to perform-both as a brilliant play and as a tribute to her mother, Sylvette, who gave so completely of herself to ensure that she and Roxanne survived catastrophic and unexpected loss. Roxanne is Co-Founding Artistic Director of Blue Scarf Collective (Tampa Bay) and former Producing Artistic Director of Oak Park Festival Theatre (Chicago). Bay area shows include freeFall Theatre productions of Romeo & Juliet, Cabaret, A Midsummer Night's Dream (nominee, Best Actress, Broadway World Florida), Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, The Frogs, The Wild Party.
Program, Alphabet of Art, 2012

Mary Stenov, Studio at 620, Raphael Levchin, Nazarre Merchant, Vitaly Rakhman, Vitaly Komar, Victor Peppard, Tanya Storch, and Eckerd College

Featuring work by 34 artists from 7 different countries and 20 cities, Alphabet of Art is more than an exhibition of fine and innovative modern art-it takes the viewer to a new level of consciousness in its examination of the visual importance of letters, numbers, and music, integreating them with other images, creating works where different ideas, principles and approaches to art meet. A truly international exhibit about building global understanding and peaceful communication, Alphabet of Art attempts to identify the motives which compel artists to go beyond traditional boundaries. This exhibition has garnered international attention, traveling to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia and a copy is presently touring Australia. It opened last year in Philadelphia and now is here in St. Petersburg, Florida. "The most interesting things appear at the intersection of genres, the most dynamic systems are balanced at the edge of dissolution and stagnation, the best books tell of a miracle. The language of words, sounds, outlines, colors, intimations, mysteries pulls us forward."--Raphael Levchin, artist. View Levchin's art along with the other artists and read their words about how they see the world and how they create their own worlds.
Program, Delicious Nut, 2012

Ross Marks, Studio at 620, Bob Devin Jones, Karleigh Chase, Roxanne Fay, Bob Heitman, Drew Smith, David Warner, Ian Muentener, Chris Jackson, Giles Davies, Nick Hinckley, and Josh Brown

Delicious Nut" is a painfully funny, compassionate, sometimes explosive look at a diverse group of characters at an in-patient psych ward. Their very humanity is tested during a single group therapy session. Joseph Landsman (played by David Warner) is a psychiatric counselor at the ward, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy, which says mind can control mood. However, Joe may be in more need of counseling than his own patients who represent a wide variety of conditions. Roxanne Fay plays Irene who, though she suffers from Alzheimer’s, still maintains her humor about her life. Leon (played by Robert Heitman) suffers from severe clinical depression; underneath his pain is a man of great dignity and warmth. Karleigh Chase plays Angela who is beautiful, schizophrenic, and desperately in need of love. Chip (played by Drew Smith) lives in a set of circumstances which have made his life unbearable; he is disappearing before his own eyes. This group finds themselves thrown together in need of help emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. In the end, the human spirit triumphs as patients and therapist touch and are touched by each other.