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
Fun Facts: A Doll’s House, Part 2
Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2 picks up fifteen years after Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. In this audacious, contemporary dramedy, Nora returns years after abandoning her family. Hnath’s
On Adapting ‘A Christmas Carol’ for the Stage:
An Interview with Playwright Jim Helsinger Artistic Director Jim Helsinger brings Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic to the stage like you’ve never seen it before! Through a unique framing device, a
Discovering New Meaning in ‘A Christmas Carol’
“Not my business.” It’s a refrain we have all heard or said at some point. Scrooge’s business partner, Jacob Marley, pays a visit to Scrooge from beyond the grave. His
The Art of the Quick Change
An Interview with Wardrobe Lead Caitie Matheny We sat down with Wardrobe Lead Caitie Matheny to learn more about all the quick changes in a two-man show, where our actors
Playwright Spotlight: I CAN GO
Orlando Shakes: What themes or ideas are you focusing on with this play? Meridith Friedman: Finding the good in goodbye. Setting your own terms for determining your ending. The title