Andrews Living Arts
Studio Mission Statement
Under the leadership of Artistic
Director Robert D. Nation,
Andrews Living Arts Studio is
education based and is dedicated
to nurturing and shaping the
next generation of artists by
offering a Studio Classroom for
teaching, Gallery Space for
exhibits by Fine Artists and a
fully equipped stage for
theatrical presentations. Our
goal includes: making the fine
and performing arts accessible
to everyone, including the
underprivileged and those with
special needs through: New Play
Development, Acting Classes and
Audition Preparation,
Performance Showcases, Plays,
Musicals, and Internships for
upcoming artists. Students gain
life skills and a respect for
each other through training in
the arts and our audiences are
enriched through the cultural
art of presentations.
Andrews Living Arts
Studio Vision Statement
Andrews Living Arts Studio is
strategically located in the
heart of downtown, Fort
Lauderdale and is the
performance arts anchor of the
newest Arts District - Flagler
Arts and Technology Village. It
is a completely unique and
flexible space in which the bold
entrepreneurial spirit of
creativity can be nurtured and
flourish.
Studio Classes
Children, teens and adults, may
enroll in classes in every
discipline of the dramatic arts
focused primarily on developing
the next generation of artists
through a blend of artistic
philosophies including our own
“arts and wellness” program.
(see our website) Additionally,
through a designation of
non-profit- YTAP / Youth Theatre
Arts Project and the 501C-3
designation, applied for,
Andrews Living Arts Studio will
be able to provide assistance to
the underprivileged, to enable
members to participate in
performing arts classes and to
attend shows/events at no charge
or for a minimal fee.
New Play Development
ALA provides playwright
workshops in which students may
develop new works -plays and
musicals. The process includes
improvisation and collaboration
through a network of peers and
instructors as well as
professional supporters and
adjudicators.
Performance
ALA makes it a priority to
showcase local talent and add
value to the community at large
by generating productions from
within our own programming. We
do this by producing four
mainstage productions every
calendar year, along with
seasonal showcases for rising
talent; ALA will become a
destination for local community
events.
Rental Space
ALA has a versatile, black box
theatre space that includes
elevated platforms, flexible
theatre seating, private smaller
meeting areas, and a private,
atrium patio. We offer an
innovative and evolving,
flexible space with neutral
decor where businesses,
community organizations, and
various groups may gather to
experience creative synergy
beyond the boardroom, conference
room or office space.
Artwalks
ALA features a studio classroom,
and considerable wall space for
the display of fine art. The
facility is a flexible
environment where artists of
every age and medium can gather
to display, create, teach,
learn, present, and explore the
arts in all of its forms. In
cooperation with Flagler Arts
Village, “Art Walks” are
scheduled for the 4th Saturday
of every month. Take a walk
through our venues featuring
fine works of art by artisans
throughout Florida and across
the country.
Internships
ALA Studio is a licensed,
professional theatrical venue.
There are opportunities for
college students in search of
hands-on training beyond the
classroom in a professional,
educational atmosphere.
Internships may be available for
credit as approved by the
individual colleges and
universities.
The studio welcomes motivated
college students interested in
learning more about the fine
arts and theatre professions.
Work side-by-side with our staff
on stage lighting and sound
design, costumes, props,
make-up, scenic design,
construction and marketing in a
working, professional theatre.
As an accredited facility, high
school students may also earn
community service points.
The INTERNSHIP PROGRAM may be
long or short term and is
supervised by the owner and
artistic director Robert D.
Nation. Mr. Nation is a 35 year
veteran teacher who holds B.A.
and M.A. degrees in Theatre and
English and over 150 productions
to his credit including work on
Broadway. Please see our website
for information on our staff at
www.andrewslivingarts.com
ANDREWS LIVING ARTS STUDIO is
interested in meeting and
talking with all qualified
professionals who value the
intimacy of a small, black box
performance space. There is a
resurgence in the Arts in Fort
Lauderdale and the newest Arts
District FAT VILLAGE located at
NW 1st Ave and NW 5th Street. We
are excited to be a part of it.
We’re all anticipating a huge
celebration of our passion for
the Arts in Fort Lauderdale in
2020! Call us at 954-530-1879.
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The Rocky Horror Show is a long-running British horror comedy
stage musical, which opened in London on 19 June 1973. It was
written by English-born New Zealander Richard O'Brien, and
developed by O'Brien in collaboration with Australian theater
director Jim Sharman. It came eighth in a BBC Radio 2 listener
poll of the "Nation's Number One Essential Musicals".
The musical was adapted as the 1975 film The Rocky Horror
Picture Show, a cult film and the longest-running theatrical
release in film history.
