2025 Young Playwrights Festival at Florida Studio Theatre
Dates: 5/17/2025
📍 Theatre: Florida Studio Theatre
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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
News About 2025 Young Playwrights Festival at Florida Studio Theatre
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April 08, 2025 Sprinkles, sea monsters, and more — straight from the minds of young creatives, these whimsical elements take center stage in Florida Studio Theatre (FST)'s 2025 Young Playwrights Festival on May 17!About the Theatre
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The White Chip (03/20/24-02/12/24)
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Fundraiser (04/24/26-04/24/26)
Upgradeable (04/17/26-04/17/26)
The Shindig: Dare to Imagine (03/02/26-03/02/26)
15th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival (07/18/25-07/19/25)
Dames at Sea (06/27/25-07/13/25)
Oh What a Night! Shindig 2025 (03/10/25-03/10/25)
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The White Chip (03/20/24-02/12/24)
Red Riding Hood (01/07/24-02/04/24)
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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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