Review

Urbanite Theatre's Bo-Nita Delivers Smart, Twisted Fun

Actress Terri Weagant takes on this one-woman show with zest.

04/03/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Don Daly

Weekend Planner

Your Top 9 Things to Do: March 30-April 5

The Sarasota Film Festival opens, a Whiskey Obsession Festival, La Musica and more.

03/30/2017 By Ilene Denton

Review

Urbanite Theatre's Ideation, a Comedy-Thriller, Takes Some Drastic Turns

Kay Kipling reviews the downtown theater's new production.

02/02/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Cliff Roles

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Jan. 26-Feb. 1

Gladys Knight and Kenny Rogers at the Van Wezel, the Suncoast Blues Festival and more.

01/24/2017 By Ilene Denton

Review

Urbanite Theatre's My Barking Dog

This regional premiere offers a strange but affecting story of two city dwellers looking for something wild.

11/14/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Ryan Finzelber

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Nov. 10-16

Chalk Festival, a sandcastle classic, Sarasota MOD Weekend and lots, lots more.

11/10/2016 By Ilene Denton

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Urbanite Theatre

John Pirman sketches downtown Sarasota's sleek Urbanite Theatre.

10/26/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Review

Urbanite Theatre Presents a Touching Breadcrumbs

The two-actor play by Jennifer Haley enters the frightening world of memory loss.

08/18/2016 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: Aug. 11-17

Jaws screening kicks off Shark Days at Mote, free back-to-school bash at Jungle Gardens, and more.

08/11/2016 By Ilene Denton

Smash Season

Urbanite Theatre Envisions Its Future in Sarasota

Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace, co-artistic directors of Urbanite Theatre, have been “blown away” by the support in their first year.

07/29/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

Urbanite Theatre Explores Teen Issues in Dry Land

The play by Ruby Rae Spiegel centers on high schoolers struggling with major problems.

06/27/2016 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: June 23-29

Suncoast Powerboat Grand Prix Festival kickoff, Kids Rock at Lakewood Ranch, Urbanite Theatre and more.

06/22/2016 By Ilene Denton

Preview

Urbanite Theatre Announces Second Season

After a strong first-year outing, the downtown theater company returns with five regional premieres.

05/17/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

Urbanite Theatre's The Drowning Girls

Revisiting the infamous Brides in the Bath murders in a compelling new play.

04/25/2016 By Kay Kipling

The Weekend Starts Now

Your Top 9 Things to Do: April 21-27

Beatnik bongo jazz at Fogartyville, previews begin for the Asolo Rep’s Josephine, comedian Brian Regan at the Van Wezel and more.

04/21/2016 By Ilene Denton

Review

Urbanite Theatre's Stupid F---ing Bird

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews Aaron Posner's take on Chekhov.

02/15/2016

Article

Urbanite Theatre's Lungs

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this intimate comedy-drama.

12/07/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Urbanite Theatre's Freak

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews Anna Jordan's sexually frank play.

11/02/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Urbanite Theatre's Isaac's Eye

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this intriguing play about Isaac Newton.

08/17/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Can Young Creatives Find Success in Sarasota?

Seven rising talents on honing their art in Sarasota.

07/01/2015 By Sarasota Magazine