It takes a lot of time and manpower to run a professional theater like Orlando Shakes day in and day out. Between production meetings and tight deadlines, we can sometimes forget the impact our…
Last year, Orlando Shakes surprised the community with a Les Miserables flash mob that's been viewed by over 1 million fans on YouTube. This year, we want everyone to participate! Join us as we sing-a-long to "The…
For the third year in a row Orlando Shakes is opening its doors for a FREE Open House on Saturday, August 1st at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Drop by for an hour or…
We’ve all sat in the Margeson Theater and watched professional actors bring stories to life before us, but what if YOU got the chance to perform on that very stage? In Orlando Shakespeare Theater's production summer…
Photo by Brittany Bly Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an understudy? The answer is most likely "No". It’s always exciting to dream of being the star of the show, but…
You might remember the charming Kristin Shirilla from our production of Cinderella in 2012. This summer she’s back on the Goldman Stage once more as a completely different member of the royal court––Princess Calliope in…
“The Scottish Play” holds a special place in my heart because it was my original taste of good ol’ Billy Shakes. When I was seven, my mother, sister, and I performed the witches’ cauldron…
The Theater recently hosted its 6th Annual Volunteer Salute on April 21, 2015. The event honored 581 volunteers who have donated their time and talents to Orlando Shakes this season. The evening began with a catered Italian…
Get to know actor William "Bill" Metzo and his portrayal of the patriarch Walter to the dysfunctional family in Bad Dog By now you've probably heard that the World Premiere dramedy Bad Dog by Jennifer Hoppe-House…
In school, reading Shakespeare is classified as some form of torture. Even I, a bona fide Shakespeare fan girl and theater geek, could barely tolerate listening to yet another classmate stumble through line after line…