My adaptation of Tom Jones opened April 11 at the Florida Studio Theatre. Working on this show was a hoot and a half. Mark Shanahan did a fantastic job of directing it and I couldn’t have asked for a better cast. I was making changes up until the first curtain and am still making a few tweeks here and there. The show runs until May 31, so if you’re in the Sarasota, FL area, stop on by for a few yucks.

And what have the critics said about the show?

“If you feel like laughing, it’s a ride worth taking!”

                                                                                                                                                        ~ The Observer

“Clever, silly and highly theatrical!”

                                                                                                   ~ Sarasota Herald

“Tom Jones is good silly fun!”

                                                                                     ~ Sarasota Magazine

“Laughs anyone? Go see FST’s Tom Jones!”

                                                                                                                 ~ TotalTheatre dot com

“How Brown condenses a long picaresque novel into a two hour play is a miracle of mirth into motion!”

                                                                                                          ~ TotalTheatre dot com

And what can you expect to see in my sophisticated adaptation of Tom Jones?

 A fun way to bring a bed onto a small stage.

A lot of finger pointing.

Good looking men locked up in prison.

Women with a massive amount of booty.

And people doing the swim to a groovy 18th century harpsichord.

Here’s the ticket info:

Tom Jones runs from April 9 through May 31 in the Gompertz Theatre.

Single tickets range from $19 – $42. 

Prior to your performance, The Green Room is open for pre-show dining! Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call the Box Office to make your reservation today at 366-9000.

All photos courtesy Cliff Roles