WSLR+Fogartyville is fogartyville is WSLR's independent community media and arts center and a dedicated listening room presenting roots, folk, blues, jazz, world music and other live concerts.. The listed capacity is 120 seated indoors; 90 patio seats — post-renovation 2026, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Folk, Americana, roots, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. WSLR+Fogartyville is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe — Donelly Family Theatre is independent professional theatre company whose Donelly Family Theatre presents music-driven stage productions and live performance programming.. The listed capacity is 204 seats — Donelly Family Theatre, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Soul, R&B, Motown, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the theater setting puts more attention on musicianship, pacing, stagecraft, and a complete show. A seated audience also rewards detail and a deliberate presentation. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe — Donelly Family Theatre is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.
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- Capacity
- 204
- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Jazz, Motown, R&B, Soul
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- Address
- 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States
- Venue phone
- 941-366-1505
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