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Deck The Halls
By Sarah Durham and Caroline SaldivarMusical arrangements by Jim Prosser
Deck The Halls
By Sarah Durham and Caroline SaldivarMusical arrangements by Jim Prosser
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special.
With all-new songs and sketches, audiences should get ready to celebrate the holidays – Florida style – palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the holiday spirit and join in on the fun at this interactive family show.
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Also Coming to the Children's Theatre
Cast
Cameron Clements
Linnzie Hays
Athena Jean-Étienne
Deonta Mitchell
Keegan Penny
Storm Tracy
CAMERON CLEMENTS is originally from Rochester, NY. She recently graduated from SUNY Fredonia, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. In college she was a member of the school’s improv comedy team Random Acts, alongside her training with the Upright Citizen’s Brigade.
LINNZIE HAYS is from Winchester, Kentucky and recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Linnzie is beyond excited to be joining the FST family as an Acting Apprentice for the 2022-2023 Season. Previously at FST: Off the Charts!
ATHENA JEAN-ÉTIENNE is a native of Orlando, Florida and a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida, where she completed her BFA in Musical Theatre. Some of her Theatre UCF credits include Fabulation, or the Re-education of Undine (Stephie/Ensemble), The Wolves (#14), Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), and Blood at the Root (Raylynn). As well as her local credits in The Importance of Being Earnest (Cecily Cardew), Clybourne Park (Francine/Lena), and Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Mrs. Lovett). When not onstage, Athena can be found casually singing, reading, and planning her next Dungeon’s and Dragon’s campaign. Athena is very excited to begin working with the Florida Studio Theatre as an Acting Apprentice for their 2022-2023 Season, and is looking forward to learning more about her craft!
DEONTA MITCHELL is very excited to work with Florida Studio Theatre as an Acting Apprentice. His previous collegiate work includes Snickers in The Life, Jesus in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Lou Milhauser in Stage Door, and Party Guest/Sissy Na Na and Terry Understudies in Airline Highway. Deonta studied Acting at Illinois Wesleyan University, where he received his BFA.
KEEGAN PENNY is originally from Thornton, NH. He recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor's degree in Theater: Acting and Directing. Outside of the acting world, Keegan spends his time pursuing hobbies including hiking, skiing, running, and anything else that has to do with the outdoors. During the summer months he enjoys his time as a zipline guide in the mountains of NH.
STORM TRACY is originally from Sarasota, FL, and is excited to be back and rediscover all this town has to offer. He is a recent graduate from the University of Florida, where he received his BFA in Theatre Performance. Storm is currently an Acting Apprentice at FST, also appearing in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Previous credits include: A Little Night Music (Carl Magnus), Pippin (Lewis), and White Guy on The Bus (Christopher)
Creative
Director | Caroline Saldivar
Music Director | Jim Prosser
Choreographer | Hannah Bagnall
Costume Design | Erin Barnett
Lighting Design | Andrew Gray
Scenic Design | Alex Price
Sound Design | Thom Korp
Stage Manager | Katie Chabot