Welcome to PlayFest 2018!
A writer can be inspired by many things. Inspiration can strike in the form of personal experiences, favorite stories, history, and current events. This latest crop of new plays being
Stepping into Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Shoes
An Interview with Actor Ernie Pruneda Orlando Shakes spoke with Ernie Pruneda to discuss his career and taking on the iconic role of Usnavi in In the Heights. [sep] Orlando
We Were ‘Mermaid’ to Perform
An Interview with Actors Jillian Gizzi and James Putnam Orlando Shakes chatted with Jillian Gizzi and James Putnam, the two leads of this summer’s Children Series production, to discuss their
Dive Under the Sea with the Art of Theater Puppetry
An Interview with Puppet Designer Alison Reid Dive into this new adventure of the classic tale of The Little Mermaid. This journey features the story of the mermaid, Allura, and
Orlando Shakes Reveals New Logo
Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF sheds its former name, “Orlando Shakespeare Theater,” in favor of “Orlando Shakes” to better represent our mission and diverse body of work. As the
Fingerstyle Guitar Cover Playlist
Set in the early 2000’s, the emotional rollercoaster, The Luckiest People, features guitar covers to set the mood throughout the production. From the moment you walk into the lobby, you hear
Joshua Parrott and the Very Bad Day
An Interview with Joshua Parrott Orlando Shakes spoke with Joshua Parrott, an Acting/Education Intern at the theater, who stars as Alexander in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad
People Who Need People
Director Spotlight: Kristin Clippard directs “The Luckiest People” “People” is the title of the 1964 song from the Broadway musical, Funny Girl, which starred Barbara Streisand. The lyrics say “People
Tips for Theater Auditions
Setting Expectations The art of acting is essential to the audition process and there are many books and many classes you can find on “how to nail the audition.” The
Gender Benders
This spring, our actors have been pulling double duty! Not only have they performed Twelfth Night and Shakespeare in Love in repertory, but some of our actors have been exploring