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      New faces and timeless tales: FSC theatre prepares for an exciting season

      After the outstanding reviews that came out of  last season’s theatre productions, the Florida Southern community can’t wait to see what the talented performers of our Theatre and Dance department have in store for us. In the next couple of months, audiences will be able to enjoy some familiar and classic productions for the start of the new semester. 

      Backstage brilliance: Theatre tech students steal the spotlight

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