Get ready as The Basel-Kiene Family joins City Beverages in presenting PlayFest 2019! In our "Playwright Spotlight" series, you'll get to know each of the featured playwrights. First up, we have Michael Hollinger, the brilliant…
Jim Hunter reveals how the set design contributes to storytelling and the immersive experience of our production of Evita! Orlando Shakes: Describe your inspiration and direction for the scenic design. Jim Hunter: Michelangelo said…
I couldn’t be more excited to join Orlando Shakes in its 31st year! Of course, I am sorry I missed all the hoopla and celebration of the 30th birthday last year – but I…
Orlando Shakes: How did you get into theater and acting? Kristin Shirilla: I’ve always loved performing, and my parents are most directly responsible for fostering that passion. They used to read me tons of…
After 18 years with Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, PJ Albert has announced that he will be resigning from his position as Managing Director. He began his career with Orlando Shakes as the…
With Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF’s 30th Season coming to a close, we celebrate a season full of excitement, wonder, and creativity! To really show how we made an impact this season, we’d like…
The power of courage and trust comes to life in our fantastical production of Jack and the Beanstalk! With a fun musical twist, playwright and composer Michael Andrew shares with us the wonders of…
As a producer and director, I have sat through many auditions throughout my career. I love auditions because it gives me a chance to share a mini-performance with a perspective actor. I get to…
Shakespeare’s Richard II tackles themes of authoritarianism, greed, and the implications one person’s actions can have on an entire country. Director Eleanor Holdridge’s contemporary approach aims to be one audiences can relate to and,…
Two of the integral scenes in Gertrude and Claudius center around animal interactions. From a romantic horse ride in the snowfall to an intimate conversation in the mews amongst the falcons, these scenes move the…