

The festival was initially funded with a grant of about $1.5 million from the state of Florida to establish the festival and cover expenses for more than one year. The first festival, Oct. 7-11, 2009, had a budget in excess of $1 million.
For the inaugural festival, featuring such renowned artists as theater director Peter Brook, the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the festival commissioned several world premieres in performances staged in the museums Historic Asolo Theater, as well as the Mertz and Cook theaters in the FSU Center. The festival includes some free new play readings, panel discussions, jazz programs and tours.
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