Museum & Box Office Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm (Dec-May)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (Jun-Nov)
Visitors can find us, tour our galleries and studios, and visit the rooftop at 533 Eaton Street.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm (Dec-May)
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (Jun-Nov)
Visitors can find us, tour our galleries and studios, and visit the rooftop at 533 Eaton Street.
Admission to our galleries and campus is always free of charge. As a non-profit, community organization, we offer discounted fees for classes, performances and events to members of The Studios. If you are interested in the benefits of membership learn more here!
From rooftop parties to business gatherings, The Studios offers a host of unique spaces to make your event one for the ages! Learn more here.
A funny and heartfelt new musical in which a trio of leading ladies plays over 20 roles in delightful scenes and songs about today’s every woman, Jane, learning to run in her big girl shoes. From secret desires to manic disorders, See Jane Run! takes a bold, honest, and revealing look at what’s working, what’s not, and what now?!?
sponsored by Fausto’s Food Palace
with thanks to La Rubia Panama Hats
$80 front row, $60, $50 mbrs. (discounted price will show upon login)
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MARIBETH GRAHAM* (BOOK, LYRICS, WOMAN ONE) divides her time and toothbrushes between Florida and NYC and is thrilled to be back home in Key West. Favorite Conch Credits: A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Waterfront Playhouse), Becky’s New Car (Red Barn Theater) and Prime Time here at The Studios. NYC/Off B’way: Chatting With The Tea Party, Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know (Cast Album) and Romantic Fools. Maribeth has been honored with six Carbonell Award Nominations (Regional Theatre Excellence). She received the award four times including Best Actress (The Adding Machine) and Best Supporting Actress (Ruthless). Love and thanks to Murphy, Kath, Steve, Kyla, Dana, Barry, Erin, Elena, sis Jodyrae, and to the inspiring group of artists, cast and creatives on Team Jane!
*appearing through an Agreement between this theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Born and raised in Key West, LAUREN THOMPSON (WOMAN TWO) began her theatrical life in local elementary and high school productions and has since been involved with productions at the Waterfront, Fringe, and Red Barn Theaters. This is her first time performing at The Studios. Previous shows and roles include Young Frankenstein; Sheila Franklin in Hair; Sally Tally in Tally’s Folly; Marion and Diva in Priscilla Queen of the Dessert; Medea Redux in Bash; Blue Girl in Shout; Mrs. Wormwood and co-choreographer with the amazing Penny Leto in Matilda; and Beth in Hurricane Diane. She has been involved with giving back to the children of this community through Camp Bravo! kids summer theatre program and the Key West High School Drama Club. This year she will be directing The Last Five Years with the Fringe Theatre and co-directing and choreographing for Conch Republic: The Musical. She has worked as choreographer and vocal performer for Key West Burlesque and will be the choreographer for Mean Girls with the KWHS Drama Club.
KRYSTEN CUMMINGS (WOMAN THREE) is a native of New Jersey, but has made London her home for over 20 years. She is an accomplished singer/songwriter and a seasoned musical theatre performer who has appeared in shows around the world. Most notably, Ms. Cummings originated the role of Mimi Marquez in the Toronto and London West End productions of the groundbreaking musical Rent, before landing the part on Broadway. Her portrayal earned her nominations for The Dora Mavor Moore Award and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Her newest adventure as co-writer and director is The Bisley Boy, a musical fantasy that had its premiere as the season opener for the Ritz Theater (New Jersey) in September 2022.
MURPHY DAVIS (DIRECTOR) helped to establish the prestigious Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY, where he served as Producer and Artistic Director. In NYC, he was founder and Artistic Director of the Stonehill Theatre Project; Artistic Producer of Artists United, a developmental off- Broadway theatre; and Director of Artistic Production at the Manhattan Theatre Club. In Key West, Murphy has directed for the Red Barn, the Fringe, and the Waterfront. Most recent productions at The Studios include Prime Time, Single Occupancies, The Pleasing Recollection, and The Pickpocket’s Daughter.
DANA P. ROWE (BOOK, MUSIC, MUSICAL DIRECTOR) has comprised musical theatre works that are performed worldwide. His scores for The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick, both of which were produced in London by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, received Olivier Award nominations for best new musical. The Witches of Eastwick has been translated into more than a dozen languages. His off-Broadway musical Zombie Prom—which began at Key West’s Red Barn Theatre with direction by Joy Hawkins—is a staple of community theatres and high schools globally and achieved cult status with a film starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. In addition to composing, Rowe recently co-authored his first book, Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theater Characters, to be published by Routledge in the fall of 2023. Dana is thrilled to be back in Key West and making theatre magic with Maribeth, Murphy, Krysten, Lauren, and the world-class team at The Studios of Key West.
KYLA PISCOPINK (CHOREOGRAPHER) is thrilled to be working on See Jane Run! Her choreography has been seen at Dixon Place, The Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center, Triskelion Arts, The Duplex, and all over Key West with her company, Dance Key West. As a dancer, her credits range from NFL cheerleading to classical ballet. Favorite projects include: Prime Time, The ReMARCable Dance Project, StylePointe (NYFW), and OK Toilet Bowl (StevenSteven). Love and thanks to my “Little Piece of Perfect”: Mom, Dad, Dennis, Hendrix, and Polly.
BARRY J. TARALLO (DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT) is pleased to be returning to Key West and working with Murphy Davis once again. Conch Credits: It’s Only A Play (Waterfront), Camping With Henry And Tom (Red Barn) and Prime Time here at The Studios. He made his Broadway debut in Grease at The Royale Theatre where he would later appear in the original cast of Joseph…Dreamcoat (Cast Album). Regionally: La Jolla Playhouse, Ford’s Theatre, The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre and Actors Playhouse where he will be appearing in Bright Star this spring. Barry has received five Carbonell Awards including Best Supporting Actor. He is happy to be working with this wonderfully creative team (and partner Maribeth) on this very special new musical. Many thanks to The Studios and to all of you for supporting live theatre. Proud Father of Emily and AJ.
MATT FLYNN (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR) is a New Jersey born filmmaker with an MFA in Dramatic Writing from New York University Tisch School of the Arts where he was awarded the Dalio Family Foundation Scholarship. He recently moved to Key West to serve as the Theater and Facilities Manager for The Studios of Key West.
BEN PEGG (SOUND DESIGNER) is a native New Englander in his second decade as a Keys-wide producer, songwriter, piano technician, and jack of all (technical) trades. Hear Ben’s craft at the Waterfront Playhouse and The Key West Literary Seminar. Catch the award-winning science documentary, Monster in the Mind, which he is thrilled to have assistant-produced.
KENDALL CAMERON (LIGHTING DESIGNER) moved to Key West six years ago knowing nothing about lighting design. Learning from Anthony Palmer of the Tennessee Williams Theater, Kendall began lighting shows in the winter of 2019/2020 with Key West’s Fringe Theater. Since then, she has designed shows for the Key West Drama Club, Camp Bravo, The Studios of Key West, and The Fringe. Her favorites: DIVA! Live From Hell (Fringe), Moana (Camp Bravo), The Pleasing Recollection (The Studios) and August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned (Fringe). Kendall wants to thank her wife, Keri, for putting up with her lighting nerd conversations and the cast parties at their home.
CARMEN J. RODRIGUEZ (COSTUMES/PROPS) is a Key West Conch. She’s also an entertainer, costumer, prop mistress, and wedding officiant. She loves working for The Studios of Key West, the Red Barn Theatre, and Fringe Theater. She sings at the Beachside Marriott’s Tavern N’ Town on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-9. Drop by and say hi!!
LEIGH HOOTEN (COSTUME DESIGNER) is thrilled to be at The Studios designing costumes for See Jane Run and working with this fabulous cast and crew. Her previous work has been seen on this stage in The Pickpocket’s Daughter, Undying Love and Prime Time, at the Red Barn in Camping with Henry and Tom, and at the Waterfront Playhouse in such diverse productions as Urinetown, Reefer Madness, The 39 Steps, Enchanted April, Trip to Bountiful and A Dolls House, Part 2. Thank you Murphy for once again including me and to Maribeth for this wonderful piece and your infectious enthusiasm.
Through generous sponsors we are able to provide the following extras to use during your residency:
BEST OF KEY WEST RENTALS. Generously provided your linens, bedding and towels.
FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR STATE PARK. We want you to visit the state park and beach as much as you’d like! Our pass unfortunately needs to be tied to a staff member, so you can coordinate a day to go together, or we’ve got a gift card you can use to visit on your own time. The card is in the PEAR House, be sure to bring it so you don’t have to pay the entry fee.
KEY WEST YOGA SANCTUARY. Free yoga classes all month! Register for your first class online with code ‘PEAR’ then connect with staff to get set up with a full month at your first visit.
YOGA ON THE BEACH. Meet at Ft. Zach Beach by 8:15am to flow with Nancy and Don. PEARs get your first class free!
KEY WEST PUBLIC LIBRARY. We’ve partnered with the library to offer you a library card to use during your stay. Key West Library has an extensive catalog of books and other media, plus e-books and audiobooks available for download and even some special events! Their calendar has more about what’s going on.
LAZY DOG ADVENTURES. Lazy Dog does it all – kayak and paddle board tours, rentals, lessons and classes, paddle yoga and fun boat adventures! They’ve offered a paddle pass for PEARs – simply inquire with staff about an available day and they’ll hook you up with a free rental.
WE*CYCLE. The fun way to get around town! Public transportation with 2 wheels. They provided your conch cruiser or tricycle.
The Studios accepts applications on a rolling basis from January-May of each year for the following residency season. The season runs from October-August. There is a $45 application fee to apply which supports the program.
Applications are evaluated by selection committees comprised of working artists and professionals in the applicants’ respective fields of discipline under the five categories: Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, and Musical Arts and Performing Arts.
Acceptance to The Studios’ PEAR Program is based on the merit of past work and the potential for creative, intellectual and personal growth through the time and space to imagine new artistic work, engage in valuable dialogue and explore island connections.
Key West’s official motto, “One Human Family” reflects our commitment to living together as caring, sharing neighbors dedicated to making our home as close to paradise as we can. To that end, we encourage artists of all races, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply.
The Studios of Key West’s mission is to support artists, inspire creativity and build community.
The Studios was founded with the vision of bringing world class artists to the island, connecting them with local audiences and artists, and offering space for both to explore their creativity. We’ve hosted Pulitzer prize winners, world renowned artists and musicians, and introduced thousands of students to different ways of seeing and working. Our Helmerich Theater stage bristles with talent, music from our rooftop concerts flood into the neighborhood, and every month hundreds of people visit The Studios to take in new experiences and catch up with old friends.
You’ll find that the Key West community is very welcoming to new people (especially creative ones!) – and there is never a shortage of things to do. Your time is yours to do with as you choose, of course, and we respect that you’ll need plenty of time to dream, reflect and create. We do ask that you join us at two events during your residency:
Depending on the time of year, a group of about 20-40 friends and community members gather together for an informal potluck and a chance to meet our residency artists. Guests bring a dish to share (bring whatever you’d like – from chips and salsa to your favorite recipe). About halfway through the night, each of the residency artists takes few minutes to introduce themselves and talk about their work or what they’re working on in Key West (remember, it’s very casual, so no PowerPoint presentations necessary!). Writers often like to read a very short bit of their work and artists often like to open their studios to show what they are working on – but neither is necessary, whatever you feel comfortable with.
Friends new and old are invited to join us for each month’s First Thursday Open House event, when we keep our lights on late and throw our doors open to celebrate the newest work in our galleries. Stop in to say hello, relax with a glass of wine on the rooftop terrace, tour the third floor artist studios and see the just-installed exhibitions in the Sanger, XOJ, Zabar Project and Zabar Lobby Galleries.
Key West is an island community, two miles by four miles wide, at the very end of the road. Most people get around on bicycle or foot, and the neighborhoods are compact and filled with lush gardens and tropical plant life. There are Cuban groceries and café con leche on every other corner, and a mix of Latin and Caribbean influences everywhere. Known for blue skies, open water and mangrove islands, and 80 degree days in winter, Key West is removed from the American mainland by 120 miles of bridges and small islands.
Long a home to artists and creative people, the ghosts of Hemingway, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, Mario Sanchez, and Shel Silverstein still haunt our Old Town neighborhood. Flowers bloom year-round, and fruit trees proliferate. And on any given day, it’s not unusual to run into modern-day creative people, such as Judy Blume, Billy Collins, Jimmy Buffett, Meg Cabot, Terrence McNally, John Martini, Seward Johnson, or Annie Dillard.
For a small community, Key West is rich in cultural events, creative projects, and celebrations of every kind. The population is diverse and compassionate, and takes to heart the island’s famous motto: One Human Family, which reflects The Studios’ commitment to living together as caring, sharing neighbors dedicated to making our home as close to paradise as we can. Our creative community is proud of this special sense of place. We embrace an independence from the mainland, celebrate our tropical and Caribbean influences, and seek out artists and cultural leaders wanting to do the same—and gain the benefit of exile in the Conch Republic.
A limited selection of short length (4′ or less) specialty hardwoods (mostly Cuban Mahogany) can be purchased from the Woodshop. Email woodshop@tskw.org for inquiries.
For a wider variety in wood types and length, we recommend our friend on Big Coppitt, Mike. He has a great selection and is nearby. His phone number is (305) 797-5747.
Address: 6810 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040
We’re located in Safe Harbor Marina on Stock Island, just down the docks from Hogfish Bar & Grill.
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With one of the tallest buildings – and most spectacular views – in town, the Hugh’s View rooftop terrace serves as The Studios’ creative space in the sky. The terrace sits four stories above street level and offers panoramic views of the island. The Kitwald Stage glows in the golden twilight of our sunset performances.
Hugh’s View offers:
—Smaller audience sizes
—Outdoor environment
—Intimate experiences
—A rooftop bar that opens one hour prior to show time
With original seating from its days as a Masonic temple, the Helmerich Theater has been updated to also include floor seating. As a black box theater, the set up is intimate but professional, and sets the stage for concerts and performances that leave guests feeling like they really got to know the performer.
Helmerich Theater offers:
—More space and comfortable chairs
—Indoor comforts
—Intimate experiences
—A walk-up counter bar that opens one hour prior to show time
The period for applying to 2021/22 residencies is now closed. We will begin accepting residencies for the 2022/23 season, which runs from September 2022-August 2023, in January 2022. If you would like to be notified by email when the application period opens again, please fill out this form.
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