Projection and Lighting Designer Rob Siler talks to us about the inspiration and process of bringing the visual components of Becoming Dr. Ruth to the stage. Orlando Shakes: How do you approach the design…
Costume Designer Howard Vincent Kurtz and Costume Manager Denise R. Warner talks to us about dressing the characters of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley and exceeding the expectations of creating the beloved world of…
We welcome back Emily Dendinger with The Grand Illusion Show. In this historical comedy, we are given a look into the real life of magician Adelaide Hermann. Orlando Shakes: Who or what inspired you to…
In this Playwright Spotlight we welcome back Jan Neuberger to discuss her process and inspiration for her play, Way Beyond Water. Orlando Shakes: Who or what inspired you to become a playwright? Jan Neuberger: I don't…
Jump ropes belong on the playground. Use your inside voices. No flying paper airplanes during class! It’s no secret that the teachers in our lives willfully take on a lot of responsibilities. They do not…
In this Playwright Spotlight, we speak to Tammy Ryan about her play The Wake. A stand-out play, unique to Floridians, about surviving grief in the midst of a hurricane. Orlando Shakes: Who or what inspired…
In this Playwright Spotlight we talk to David Valdes about his comedy, Up The Ladder, Down The Slide, which was a Eugene O'Neill Finalist and will appear at NNPN's 18th annual National Showcase of New…
Next in our "Playwright Spotlight" series we have Richard Henry, who collaborated with previous PlayFest playwright Eric Hissom to bring us an epic mashup of zombies and William Shakespeare in Shakespeare and the Zombie…
Learn about the role of movement and visual storytelling in our distinctive production of Macbeth. Orlando Shakes: Tell us a little bit about your background and what inspired you to be a choreographer? Christina…
Slavery is examined through three iterations of a woman named Lucretia in the drama, What Are You Worth? Find out how PlayFest 2019 playwright Kara Lee Corthron was inspired to bring this difficult subject matter…