Shoestring Theatre: Snow White on stage

Shoestring Theatre will open its youth production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest” on Friday, July 10, at its Lake Helen venue, according to the theater’s current season and “On Stage” listings. The family musical is scheduled for six performances across two weekends, running July 10-12 and July 17-19 at 380 S. Goodwin St. in Lake Helen. Shoestring lists Friday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday performances at 2:30 p.m. The production is part of Shoestring Theatre’s 75th anniversary season, the company says on its website. The theater identifies the show as a youth production and lists Michelle Skiles as director. Ticket prices on the theater’s season page are $15 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. ### When are the performances? July 10 is the opening date for the run, with additional performances on July 11, July 12, July 17, July 18 and July 19, according to Shoestring Theatre’s listings. (shoestringtheatre.net) The theater’s standard schedule lists Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., and the “Snow White” production is presented on that timetable. The six dates make the show one of the final productions in Shoestring’s 2025-2026 season. The company’s website places it after “Moon Over Buffalo” and before auditions for the next season’s “A Murder is Announced.” ### What version of “Snow White” is Shoestring staging? Shoestring Theatre describes the show as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest,” a version that keeps Snow White and the seven dwarfs while adding comic and original characters. (shoestringtheatre.net) The theater’s production notes say the cast includes King Absent Minded, Bella — described as Snow White’s new stepmother and “part queen, part witch” — Maid Dim Witty and Prince Goodhearted. (shoestringtheatre.net) The theater also says the adaptation includes new characters such as Snow White’s animal friends and Miss Time, whose father, Father Time, “started the whole Once Upon a Time business.” Those details appear in the show description on Shoestring’s website and in regional event listings. ### Who is putting on the production? Michelle Skiles is listed by Shoestring Theatre as the director of the youth production. (shoestringtheatre.net) The company’s website does not identify a cast list on the main season page, but a June social media-style community listing tied to the theater said the cast had been introduced ahead of the July 10 opening. Shoestring Theatre is a performance venue in Lake Helen that lists its address as 380 S. (shoestringtheatre.net) Goodwin St. and its phone number as (386) 228-3777. The theater says box office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ### How much are tickets and where can people get them? Shoestring Theatre lists ticket prices for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest” at $15 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. (shoestringtheatre.net) The theater’s “On Stage” and home pages both include a “Buy Tickets” link for the production. Third-party ticket sites also show the same July 10-19 engagement at the Lake Helen venue, but Shoestring’s own website provides the official schedule, venue details and purchasing links. (shoestringtheatre.net) ### What happens after this run ends? July 19 is the final listed performance for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest,” according to Shoestring Theatre’s calendar. (shoestringtheatre.net) The theater’s website says its next audition dates are July 19 and July 20 for “A Murder is Announced,” with performances scheduled for Sept. 11-20. (shoestringtheatre.net) (americanarenas.com)