Playwright Spotlight: Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson)
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: Take My Hand and Wave Goodbye
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: Polar Bears, Black Boys, and Prairie Fringed Orchids
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
A Letter to the Community
We see you. We hear you. We stand with you. At Orlando Shakes, we stand against injustice. We condemn systemic racism and brutal acts of violence against Black people. We
Virtual Performing Arts Events from Orlando Shakes
Social Distancing Event Round Up Experience the joy of theater from the comfort and safety of your home! Despite the current circumstance, we at Orlando Shakes remain dedicated to bringing
Celebrating Our Past
From Our Living Room to Yours… Memorable Throwback Videos Our building may be temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped us from creative expression. We’re bringing you
An Interview with Actor Walter Kmiec
Get to Know the Actor behind Hotspur After appearing as the noble Banquo in our recent production of Macbeth, Walter Kmiec returns to the Orlando Shakes stage as the passionate
Health & Safety Update
Update: August 17, 2020 In light of recent developments of the global pandemic, Orlando Shakes is making the shift to go virtual for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year!
The Acting Profession of Shakespeare’s Time
In our 31st season we will be performing our first ever Bare Bard production of Henry VI, Part 2 as a part of our Fire and Reign series. What is
Playwright Spotlight: The Three Musketeers
An Interview with Playwright Catherine Bush Get to know playwright Catherine Bush, the spectacular mind behind our adaptation of The Three Musketeers! [sep] Orlando Shakes: What inspired you to tackle