Florida Studio Theatre Produces Imaginative Retelling of Snow White

SARASOTA, Fla. (December 10, 2025) — Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is delighted to produce Snow White, an imaginative retelling of a classic story created by Greg Banks. The third show in FST’s 2025-26 Children’s Theatre Series, this beloved fairytale opens January 3 and runs through February 1, 2026, in FST’s Keating Theatre.

Two quick-changing actors bring an entire fairytale world to life in this inventive retelling of the classic story. From the evil queen and a magic mirror to the seven dwarfs and a brave princess, this fast-paced adventure aims to delight audiences of all ages with creativity, heart, and humor.

“This production of Snow White aims to inspire and delight young audiences,” said Dellan Short, FST Resident Artist and Director of the production. “There is no story so large that it is beyond being told by two people with incredible drive and imagination. We hope that the young audiences of Sarasota feel that their own imaginations are the only things stopping them from writing a story just as timeless and memorable.”

The two-person cast features performers from FST’s Professional Training Program, an intensive year-long acting apprenticeship that provides emerging artists with hands-on professional experience. Christiana Allison (Performer 1), last seen as Candy in this year’s production of Deck the Halls, has additional credits including Pride and Prejudice, Tom Jones, and A Wrinkle in Time.

Ray Barber (Performer 2), also featured in this year’s Deck the Halls as Jangle, has performed in Alice by Heart, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and TEXAS! Outdoor Musical. Both actors have been sharing this show with local schools through FST’s touring production of Snow White. Now, they bring the magic to the Keating Theatre for public performances.

The creative team features Dellan Short (Director), Nathaniel Beliveau (Music Director), Casey Seiler (Scenic Design), Kate Landry (Lighting Design), Nicholas Christensen (Sound Design), Nicholas Ryan (Sound Intern), Julia Hornsby (Costume Design), Tori Martinson (Sound and Light Board Operator/In-House Stage Manager), and Leigh Womack (Tour Stage Manager).

Step into this daring fairytale from January 3 to February 1. Single tickets start at $12.

Snow White is part of FST’s two-show Children’s Theatre subscription, which also includes The Pirate Ship and the Sea Monster & Other Winning Plays, a collection of award-winning plays written by elementary school students from around the world. Subscriptions are on sale now for as little as $18.75. For more information, visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org or call (941) 366-9000.

Snow White Performance Schedule*

Saturday, January 3 at 10AM and 12PM
Sunday, January 11 at 10AM
Saturday, January 17 at 10AM and 12PM
Sunday, January 25 at 10AM
Sunday, February 1 at 10AM
Saturday, February 7 at 10AM
*Additional performance dates may be added.

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Sponsors

Florida Studio Theatre is grateful to its sponsors of the 2025-26 Children’s Theatre Season: The Shubert Foundation, Florida Arts & Culture, Bishop-Parker Foundation, The Exchange, Manatee Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Wells Fargo, Sister Cities Association of Sarasota, The Patterson Foundation, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, and Publix Super Markets Charities.

Sponsored in part by the Bank of America Client Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, as well as by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding for this program was provided in part by The School Board of Broward County, Florida – SEAS Program.

About Florida Studio Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is Sarasota’s contemporary theatre. Founded in 1973, FST has grown to a village of five theatres located in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Each theatre is small in size and large in impact – providing intimate and engaging settings for high-quality, professional performances. 

Today, FST has established itself as a major force in American Theatre. FST is the largest subscription theatre in the state of Florida and among the largest in the country, serving more than 225,000 live attendees each year across its diverse programs: Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage III, Children’s Theatre, Improv, The FST School, and New Play Development.

Even with its growth, Florida Studio Theatre remains firmly committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins, FST develops theatre that speaks to our living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. Hip and historical, entertaining and challenging, we are where everyone is welcome to engage in the art of theatre.