Dellan Short is a Resident Artist at FST. You may have seen him in FST Improv on Saturday nights. Or on other stages at FST in Advice at the Burdick New Play Festival, Junie B Jones, Off the Charts, or as an understudy in Jersey Boys and Feeling Good. He has recently directed FST’s production of Snow White, and he is thrilled to be bringing joy, magic, and laughter to audiences of all ages.

Jillian Hurley is originally from Fishers, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University in 2024 with degrees in English and Theatre. She is thrilled to be joining FST as an Acting Apprentice this season. She is also a part of the Playmakers touring children's show, and FST’s improv team. She is so excited to be spreading holiday magic in Deck the Halls! 

Christiana Allison is thrilled to make her FST MainStage debut in Deck the Halls! She is a recent Belmont University graduate originally from Houston Texas. Her recent theater credits include Pride and Prejudice (Lizzy Bennet) Tom Jones (Mrs. Waters) A Wrinkle in Time (Mrs. Whatsit), and The 39 Steps (Clown.) She is currently a part of the touring company with FST, performing Snow White, and is honored to be here! Happy Holidays! 

Flynn Nolen is an FST Acting Apprentice from Media, Pennsylvania. Flynn is a recent graduate of Penn State University’s B.A. Theatre Studies Program and minored in Film Studies.  At FST, Flynn serves as one of the Playmakers, touring schools and teaching kids how to write a play whilst also performing for them. You can also find Flynn as an understudy in FST’s production of Lucky Stiff and as a member of FST Improv.

Mareece Love is delighted to be in Deck the Halls as a member of the Acting Apprentice Company.  Mareece's favorite credits include Voltaire in Legacy of Light, Bertha in Boeing Boeing, Guy in Check Please, Leroy and Herb Forester in By the Way Meet Vera Stark, Lewis Hale in Trifles, Oruca in Alicia from the Real in Wonderland and Det. Cole in Stop Kiss. Mareece is Stella Adler School of Acting Alumnus and recent graduate from The College of Wooster. Follow Mareece on Instagram @mareecelove. 

Ray Barber is a recent graduate from West Texas A&M University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is currently a part of FST's two actor tour of Snow White. His other most recent performances have been Alice by Heart (Dr. Butridge), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Pseudolus), and TEXAS! Outdoor Musical (Ezra/Ensemble). 

Vanessa Smith is an Acting Apprentice from Effort, Pennsylvania. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a BA in Musical Theatre and Minoring Dance. Some of her past roles included Pilar in Legally Blonde, Lady Olivia in Twelfth Night, and Sally Bowles in Cabaret. After graduating she taught Acting and performance classes to youth in her community theatre. She's excited to be apart of Deck The Halls and performing for a new community of people.