Immerse yourself in the world of new plays as The Basel-Kiene Family joins City Beverages in presenting PlayFest 2020! This year's new play festival features six groundbreaking new works that will each be presented…
At Orlando Shakes, we stand against injustice. We condemn systemic racism and brutal acts of violence against Black people. We stand by our Black colleagues, patrons, friends, neighbors, and the entire Black community. In…
Experience the joy of theater from the comfort and safety of your home! Despite the current circumstance, we at Orlando Shakes remain dedicated to bringing performances and arts education to our community. Below we’ve…
Our building may be temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn't stopped us from creative expression. We're bringing you a peek into the lives of actors as they reminisce and give us…
After appearing as the noble Banquo in our recent production of Macbeth, Walter Kmiec returns to the Orlando Shakes stage as the passionate Hotspur in Henry IV, Part I. In this interview, Walter breaks…
In light of recent developments of the global pandemic, Orlando Shakes is making the shift to go virtual for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year! We believe this is the best decision in…
In our 31st season we will be performing our first ever Bare Bard production of Henry VI, Part 2 as a part of our Fire and Reign series. What is a “Bare Bard” production? Actors…
Get to know playwright Catherine Bush, the spectacular mind behind our adaptation of The Three Musketeers! Orlando Shakes: What inspired you to tackle an adaptation of this classic? Catherine Bush: Back in 2014, Barter…
Falstaff is a character of contradiction. He is both dishonest yet insightful, intelligent yet cowardly. In the real world, we would be disgusted by such a man but in Henry IV, Part 1 and…
Fight Director Tony Simotes talks to us about the process of the stage combat and physical storytelling in both The Three Musketeers and Henry IV, Part 1. Orlando Shakes: Can you explain to us…