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    HENRY VI, PART 1: JOAN OF ARC

    By William Shakespeare

    January 10-21, 2024

    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. In this raw, “Bare Bard/Original Practices” production, Orlando Shakes’ actors will perform the play with less than 40 hours of rehearsal, no designers, and no director – just like the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time!

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  • The Vocalitas: Cowabunga Cabaret! Artwork

    The Vocalitas: Cowabunga Cabaret!

    January 25th-28th

    This bilingual Florida based female vocal trio will dazzle you with the sounds of the swing era and mid-century merriment fused with the popular hits of today. Their modern jazzy, close harmony style is influenced by the likes of Post Modern Jukebox, The Puppini Sisters and classic vintage girl trios of past eras.

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    VENUS IN FUR

    By David Ives

    February 7-March 3, 2024

    Sexy. Provocative. Hilarious. Hailed as “seriously smart and very funny” by The New York Times, Venus in Fur is a laugh-out-loud study of the politics of sex and power that’s guaranteed to charm and mesmerize. When Vanda arrives several hours late to her audition for a play based on a nineteenth-century erotic novel, the director is less than impressed. But Vanda’s masterful performance flips the script, and the audition turns into a tango for dominance between actress and director.

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    Ebony Carlson: Rhythm & Fantasy

    March 7th-10th

    Join Ebony Carlson as she performs songs from musical legends through the ages. Filled with a rhythm of soul and rock fantasy, the show will include hits from great names such as Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, Sade, Kate Bush, Doris Day, and many more.

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  • Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey Artwork

    BECOMING OTHELLO: A BLACK GIRL’S JOURNEY

    Written and Performed by Debra Ann Byrd

    March 13-30, 2024

    From her ancestral lineage to her arrival at a metaphorical crossroad, Debra Ann Byrd presents a tour-de-force journey of her living memoir in Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey.

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    AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’

    Conceived by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr.

    April 10-28, 2024

    This Tony Award winning Best Musical also won the Drama Desk award for Outstanding Musical. A sizzling celebration of Fats Waller’s music - songs that he made famous in a career ranging from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages around the world. This delightful Broadway revue evokes the humor and infectious energy of this American original to provide an evening of humor, romance and thrilling music, including “Keepin’ Out of Mischief,” “This Joint is Jumpin’,” “Mean to Me” and title song, “Ain’t Misbehavin’”.

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35th Season Banner Announcement

ORLANDO SHAKES APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

Orlando Shakes is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Larry Mabrey as its next Managing Director. Mabrey joins the Orlando Shakes team after serving as the Managing Director of Santa Cruz Shakespeare. A highly successful theater and academic administrator with over 18 years of experience…

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The Vocalitas: Cowabunga Cabaret!

January 25-28, 2024

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February 7 – March 3, 2024

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