Welcome to Season 33
Our Homecoming Season After over a year away from the Margeson Theater, Orlando Shakes will welcome our patrons to return to our artistic home inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Orlando
Adapting Set Designs to an Outdoor Venue
An Interview with Scenic Designer Bert Scott This season, Orlando Shakes returned to Lake Eola for the first time in 15 years with Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream followed by
Orlando Shakes Homecoming Society
As we approach the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, we reflect on the success of our virtual performances, streaming programming, online classes, and outdoor events that have carried us through
Actors’ Equity Association Approves Lake Eola Production
As we prepare for our largest scale performance since returning to live theater, Orlando Shakes has now gained approval from the national professional actors and stage managers union, the Actors’
Interesting Facts About Josephine Baker
Best known as a world-renowned dancer, Baker was a multifaceted woman who led a rich life and became an iconic symbol of the Jazz Age. The 1930s luminary pushed the
On Playing Marian Anderson and Mary Church Terrell
Orlando Shakes interviewed the leading of ladies of their latest Video on Demand experience, My Lord, What a Night. Filmed on the set in the Goldman Theater, this World Premiere
A Return to Live Theater
In a triumphant return to live theater, Orlando Shakes is delighted to announce three outdoor offerings. Our first live production will be a holiday cabaret starring Laura Hodos in the
Playwright Spotlight: Flashes & Floaters
About PlayFest 2020 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
Playwright Spotlight: The Wheel Woman
About PlayFest 2020 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
Playwright Spotlight: Welcome to Matteson!
About PlayFest 2020 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