FloArts 50th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating 50 Years of FloArts
For 50 years, the Florida School of the Arts has inspired artists, performers, designers, and creative professionals through innovative education and transformative experiences. Throughout the 2026-2027 season, FloArts will commemorate this milestone anniversary with special events, performances, and opportunities for alumni, students, and community members to celebrate the legacy of FloArts.
We invite you to join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of arts education.
Anniversary Events
50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Florida School of the Arts
Join FloArts as we officially kick off our 50th Anniversary celebration with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. This commemorative event will mark five decades of artistic excellence and recognize the students, faculty, alumni, and community members who have helped shape the Florida School of the Arts.
Additional details will be announced as they become available.]
Waiting for Godot
Date: October 23-25, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Location: Florida School of the Arts - Blackbox Theater
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Date: November 20-22, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Florida School of the Arts - Mainstage Theater
50 Years of FloArts Celebration - Student Showcase
Date & Times:
Friday, January 29 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 30 - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 31 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Florida School of the Arts - Blackbox Theater
Cost: $10 per person
The Studio Series is designed to spotlight student artistry, placing the focus on performance, craft, and individuality rather than spectacle. Curated by Florida School of the Arts faculty, this showcase features standout work from the semester, drawn from class projects, recitals, and original choreography.
The Studio Series offers students the opportunity to share polished pieces refined over weeks of rehearsal, connect with the community, and celebrate the creativity and accomplishments of their peers.
An Evening of Dance:
Fault Lines
Date: February 19-21, 2027
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Florida School of the Arts - Mainstage Theater
FloArts Open House: Celebrating 50 Years of FloArts
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2027
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Florida School of the Arts
Experience FloArts during this special anniversary open house event. Prospective students, alumni, families, and community members are invited to explore campus, learn about academic programs, meet faculty and students, and celebrate 50 years of artistic achievement.
Celebrate with a special matinee performance of Mean Girls The Musical at 2:30 p.m.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Date: June 4-6, 2027
Time: 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Location: Florida School of the Arts - Mainstage Theater