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Deck The Halls
By Sarah Durham and Caroline Saldivarwith Jeremy Weinstein and Dellan Short
Musical arrangements by Jeremy Weinstein
Deck The Halls
By Sarah Durham and Caroline Saldivarwith Jeremy Weinstein and Dellan Short
Musical arrangements by Jeremy Weinstein
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for 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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Cast
Lorelei Frank
Olivia Green
Deonta Mitchell
Mitchell Nalos
Lauren Phillips
James Randolph
LORELEI FRANK is a recent graduate of Western Kentucky University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance. Past credits include The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Annabeth), Songs for a New World (Woman 1), and Synchro by Katie Peña-Van Zile (Whitney). When not performing, you can find Lorelei baking paleo desserts, reading at the beach, or attempting to learn how to crochet.
OLIVIA GREEN is a native of Lynchburg, Virginia, and is excited to be in Sarasota, Florida for the first time! Olivia is a recent graduate of Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she got her Bachelors in History and Theatre, with a concentration in acting and directing. Most recently, she played Silent Sue in Endstation Production’s Treasure Island and Rapunzel in Wolfbane Production’s Into the Woods.
DEONTA MITCHELL originally from New Orleans, Louisiana is excited to be continuing with Florida Studio Theatre, now as an Education Fellow. He is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, where he received his BFA in Acting. Deonta recently accepted a Fellowship in FST’s Professional Training Program, where he will reprise his roles on the Playmakers Tour and Deck the Halls, along with now assisting FST’s Education Department.
MITCHELL NALOS is thrilled to be joining FST’s Acting Apprenticeship Program. He was last seen zooming around the country on The Magic School Bus with TheaterWorksUSA on his first national tour playing the role of Carlos. When not onstage, Mitchell has also been a part of the management team for numerous Broadway/National Touring Shows.
LAUREN PHILIPS was born and raised in Campbellsville, Kentucky. She recently graduated from Campbellsville University with a B.S. in Theatre Production. Lauren’s favorite past roles include Amalia in She Loves Me, Sibella in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Patrick Star in Spongebob: The Musical. She is thrilled to be at Florida Studio Theatre!
JAMES RANDOLPH is from Chicago, Illinois, and blessed to be working at Florida Studio Theatre. Alongside performance, he is a singer-songwriter on Spotify as James Xavier. He graduated with a BFA Acting degree from Lindenwood University. He has played Benny (Rent), Jesus (Godspell), and Gomez (Addams Family).
Creative
Director | Caroline Saldivar
Music Director and Arrangements | Jeremy Weinstein
Additional Musical Arrangements | Jim Prosser
Scenic Designer | Caroline Saldivar
Costume Designer | Scarlett Kellum
Lighting Designer | Dio Raquel Jr.
Sound Designer | Naomi Marin
Choreographer | Trisha Stever
Stage Management Intern | Brielle Morris
Also Coming to Children's Theatre:
Keating Theatre
Thanks to our Sponsors
Sponsored in part by the Bank of America Client Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
The School Board of Broward County, Florida.