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2025 Young Playwrights Festival at Florida Studio Theatre

Dates: 5/17/2025

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The 2025 Young Playwrights Festival at Florida Studio Theatre showcases the imaginative works of K-12 students, celebrating their storytelling through various genres and themes. This year's festival features winning plays like Chrissy Saves the Forest and Hot Dog Farm, both highlighting the creative potential of young minds. Professional actors will bring these vibrant stories to life, accompanied by colorful costumes and props. The festival also honors exceptional educators, recognizing their role in nurturing the next generation of playwrights.

Cast and Creative team for 2025 Young Playwrights Festival at Florida Studio Theatre

Cast

Julia Ruggirello

Ensemble


Nick James

Ensemble


Ava Spinelli Mastrone

Ensemble


Dellan Short

Ensemble


Hannah Habisreitinger

Ensemble


Creative Team

Georgieanna Gattinella

Educator of the Year


Caroline Saldivar

Director of Children’s Theatre


Kacy Jones

Children’s Theatre Associate


Wendy Kiesewetter

Digital Marketing and Media Relations Associate




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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 230,000 live attendees each year across its diverse programs: Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage III, Children’s Theatre, FST School, New Play Development, and FST Improv.

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