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 […]
Unlucky 13: Chris Crawford
Actor Spotlight Orlando Shakes asked cast member Chris Crawford 13 spooktacular questions about working on the two-man, Gothic farce, The Mystery of Irma Vep – A Penny Dreadful. Orlando Shakes: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interview with an Underdog
Get to Know Ulrick Just like every human actor has an understudy, Tobias, who portrays Spot in Shakespeare in Love, has an underdog. We got a chance to sit down […]
Orlando Shakes’ 30th Season
A Season to Remember We at Orlando Shakes are proud to announce the upcoming productions for our 30th Anniversary Season! With Broadway’s original hip hop musical, two Shakespearean dramas, a […]