SYNOPSIS: The world whirls out of control in the thrilling tale of France’s Joan of Arc, the English warrior Talbot, and the young King Henry VI. Shakespeare’s epic, powerful beginning of the Wars of the Roses is riveting storytelling that never lets up.
LANGUAGE: There are invocations of God’s name, some of which might be considered profane.
ALCOHOL: There may be alcohol consumption in the play.
SEX: None. Bawdy gestures may be a part of some of the lower class characters’ behavior.
VIOLENCE: Henry VI, Part 1: Joan of Arc is a historical drama. Violent battle scenes are depicted on stage including sword fights, stabbing, and death.
FOR WHICH AUDIENCES: The play is best suited for grade 6 and up.
RATING: If it were a movie, Henry VI, Part 1: Joan of Arc would be rated “PG-13.” Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.
Language
Stage Fighting and Death
Crude Humor
Suggestive Themes
Use of Alcohol
Violent Reference
Check out our prologue video featuring artistic director Jim Helsinger that tells everything you need to know to enjoy Orlando Shakes’ 2024 production of “Henry VI Part 1: Joan of Arc.”
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theater and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
Creative Team
CREATIVE TEAM
Fight Director Benjamin Reigel*
Fight Captain Lorena Cohea
AEA Stage Manager Melissa Katherine Collins*
AEA Assistant Stage Manager George Hamrah*
Production Assistant Gabby Scott
Production Assistant Becka Kastner
Lead Wardrobe Kennedy Cranford
Wardrobe Jacquelyn Sanchez
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theater and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
Children under 5 will not be admitted into the Theater.