From Princess to Queen
An Interview with Actor Kristin Shirilla Becoming the Evil Queen in Snow White Orlando Shakes: How did you get into theater and acting? Kristin Shirilla: I’ve always loved performing, and
A Farewell to PJ Albert
Managing Director PJ Albert to Resign After 18 years with Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, PJ Albert has announced that he will be resigning from his position as Managing
Our 30th Season Impact
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
A Beanstalk of Imagination
An Interview with Playwright Michael Andrew The power of courage and trust comes to life in our fantastical production of Jack and the Beanstalk! With a fun musical twist, playwright
Theater Audition Advice
Do’s and Don’ts of Auditioning 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 Reflection on Richard II
Interview with Director Eleanor Holdridge 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
Designing Beasts for the Stage
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
Orlando Shakes’ 31st Season
An Unforgettable Season Awaits Orlando Shakes’ season opens September 2019 with the multi-Tony award winning musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. Set in Argentina, the musical follows Evita Duarte’s on her
Junior Nyong’o’s Equity Debut
An Interview with Junior Nyong’o Kenyan actor, Junior Nyong’o, is making his equity debut as Hamlet! Junior sat down with us to discuss poetry, Pottermore, and his craft. Orlando Shakes:
Orlando Shakes’ Fire and Reign Series
Orlando Shakes’ Fire and Reign series will take audiences on an epic journey of Shakespeare’s own version of “Game of Thrones.” Orlando Shakes will produce seven Shakespeare productions in chronological