Playwright Spotlight: Way Beyond Water
In this Playwright Spotlight we welcome back Jan Neuberger to discuss her process and inspiration for her play, Way Beyond Water. [sep] Orlando Shakes: Who or what inspired you to become […]
Ways to Show Teacher Appreciation
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 […]
Playwright Spotlight: The Wake
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. [sep] […]
Playwright Spotlight: Up the Ladder Down the Slide
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 […]
Playwright Spotlight: Richard Henry
Shakespeare and the Zombie Plague of 1590 Next in our “Playwright Spotlight” series we have Richard Henry, who collaborated with previous PlayFest playwright Eric Hissom to bring us an epic […]
Marvel at Movement in Macbeth
An Interview with Choreographer Christina McCarthy Learn about the role of movement and visual storytelling in our distinctive production of Macbeth. [sep] Orlando Shakes: Tell us a little bit about […]
Playwright Spotlight: What Are You Worth?
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 […]
Playwright Spotlight: The Virgin Queen Entertains Her Fool
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 […]
Telling the Story of Evita with Scenic Design
Interview with Scenic Designer Jim Hunter Jim Hunter reveals how the set design contributes to storytelling and the immersive experience of our production of Evita! [sep] Orlando Shakes: Describe your […]
An Introduction from Douglas Love-Ramos
Meet Our New Managing Director! 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 […]