FSU/Asolo Conservatory 2025 -2026 Season
A Season of Ferocity
This season, the Conservatory stages four bold tales of passion, power, and transformation. From Kate Hamill’s sharp, spirited Emma to the mythic defiance of Wolf at the Door, the darkly comic revenge of Exit, Pursued by a Bear, and Shakespeare’s enchanted, identity-blurring A Midsummer Night’s Dream, these stories crackle with wit, danger, and heart.
Step into the fire—of love, rebellion, and revelation. Explore the season below.
Renewals available April 6th. New subscriptions on sale May 12th!
Emma by Kate Hamill
First Preview: November 4, 2025
Opening: November 7, 2025
Closing: November 23, 2025
Kate Hamill’s bold adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel brings fresh energy and wit to the stage. Emma Woodhouse prides herself on being a matchmaker with a flawless record—but when love takes unexpected turns, rivals emerge, and emotions run high, Emma is forced to realize that true love may have been right in front of her all along. This sharp, heartwarming comedy explores women’s social standing and the tangled themes of love, friendship, and personal growth.
Wolf at the Door by Marisela Orta
First Preview: February 5, 2026
Opening: February 7, 2026
Closing: March 7, 2026
Rooted in Latino folklore and mythology, Wolf at the Door is a haunting fairy tale about power, survival, and resistance. Isadora finds the courage to defy her abusive husband Septimo when he imprisons the very pregnant Yolot against her will. Through poetic storytelling and rich symbolism, the play dives into the darkness that can reside in domestic spaces—and the fierce strength needed to escape it.
Exit, Pursued by a Bear by Lauren Gunderson
Preview: February 6, 2026
Opening: February 8, 2026
Closing: March 8, 2026
This smart, dark revenge comedy by Lauren Gunderson takes a Shakespearean stage direction and runs with it. Hilarious, poignant, and wickedly empowering, the play follows a woman taking control of her story—with duct tape, a frozen steak, and a wild plan.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
First Preview: April 7, 2026
Opening: April 10, 2026
Closing: April 26, 2026
Directed by Jonathan Epstein
Set in ancient Athens, A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of intertwining worlds—courtly, rustic, and magical. As Duke Theseus and Hippolyta prepare for their royal wedding, four young lovers flee into an enchanted forest, where a troupe of amateur actors is also rehearsing a play for the occasion. Unbeknownst to them all, the forest is alive with fairies who meddle, manipulate, and stir chaos of their own. Love turns dark, identities blur, and the lines between reality and illusion dissolve in this heady, dreamlike comedy exploring desire, transformation, and the delirium of bliss.
