Stone Table Theatre
A woman in a vintage white lace dress performs alone on a dark stage under soft light.

Introducing Orlando's newest theatre company

Stone Table Theatre

From youth workshops to full-scale adult productions, we're building an Orlando space where stories matter and everyone belongs.

The Gifts of the Magi · Dec 11–20Why “Stone Table”?

Great stories turn despair into hope.

Our name comes from the pivotal scene in C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

Stone Table Theatre produces plays and musicals inspired by literature. We believe great stories transform despair into hope, and we're dedicated to bringing those stories to life as well as provide a safe and nurturing place for artists to grow in their craft and thrive!

  • Plays & musicals

    Productions inspired by literature, for adult and family audiences.

  • Youth workshops

    Young actors perform fully staged shows while learning from seasoned professionals.

Poster for The Gifts of the Magi: a Christmas musical by Stone Table Theatre, with the show title in decorative lettering.

Stone Table Theatre presents

The Gifts of the Magi

“A singing, dancing Christmas card for the entire family.” — NY Times

Music by Randy Courts. Lyrics by Mark St. Germain and Randy Courts.

It's Christmas time in New York, 1905. But for penniless young lovers Jim and Della, the prospects are bleak...

Stone Table Theatre's inaugural production, live on stage at the Mandell Theatre at Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Orlando, is a swirl of color, song and dance for all ages!

Performances · December 2026

  • Fri Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
  • Sat Dec 12 · 2 PM
  • Sat Dec 12 · 7:30 PM
  • Wed Dec 16 · 7:30 PM
  • Thu Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
  • Fri Dec 18 · 7:30 PM
  • Sat Dec 19 · 2 PM
  • Sat Dec 19 · 7:30 PM
  • Sun Dec 20 · 2 PM

Production team

  • Stephen Hanna, choreographer

    Stephen Hanna

    Choreographer

  • Julian Bond

    Musical Director

  • Dan Roche

    Director

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Founder & Director

Dan Roche

35years as an actor, director, producer and theatre educator — and now, he's thrilled to call Orlando “home” for good.

  1. Syracuse & Wheaton

    BFA in Acting/Directing, Syracuse University Drama Department

    Also studied under Dr. James Young at Wheaton College.

  2. Los Angeles

    Director of Theater Arts, Village Christian H.S., Burbank

    Learned the craft assisting directors on TV sitcoms and films.

  3. Chicago

    One Man Star Wars Trilogy

    His first steps as a producer: a hit show that garnered international fame and a hit Off Broadway run.

  4. New York

    Helped produce The God Committee

    Working with Broadway producer Carolyn Rossi Copeland — the play is now a film starring Kelsey Grammer. He also managed the musical Amazing Grace, and was Associate Producer for Max McLean and the national tour of The Great Divorce.

  5. Orlando

    Founded Gramercy Theater

    His production of The Last Five Years was picked by the Orlando Sentinel as one of the best shows of 2008. He also taught drama at Park Maitland School.

Reach Dan, Stone Table leadership, or send a general inquiry at Stonetablegroup@gmail.com.

From the wings

Dan has been part of countless productions over the years. A few moments from past stages.

  • A historical naval drama on stage: a man in a black coat and tricorn hat holds a cane while another man, tied with rope, is held by a third actor.
  • A man in glasses, bow tie, suspenders and suit jacket poses enthusiastically with arms extended.
  • Two actors in a tense scene: one, seated, grips the other's white shirt as he leans forward.
  • A performer stands on stage holding up a large paper with an image of a crucifixion, in front of a wooden chair and table.
  • A man in a white shirt holds a woman in a purple dress and floral apron in his arms; both look cautiously to the side.
  • An older man with gray hair and a bow tie smiles as he talks with a younger man in a suit.

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