Florida Studio Theatre Seeks Artistic Director for New Leadership Era

Florida Studio Theatre (FST), Florida's largest subscription theater, is on the lookout for an Artistic Director as part of a new leadership team. This role has been created following the retirement of Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins. The Executive Director will oversee both the Artistic Director and the Managing Director. The Artistic Director's duties will include shaping the programming for FST's Winter and Summer Mainstage Series (seven shows), Stage III (three shows), Children's Theatre (four shows), and New Play Development. Candidates should align with FST's focus on authentic storytelling. Applications are being collected through Management Consultants for the Arts, with a hiring decision expected by Spring 2027 and the successful candidate starting in Fall 2027. The annual salary begins at $160,000. Founded in 1973, FST has grown considerably.