Our 30th Anniversary Season is here! We are so proud of our roots, a two show festival at Lake Eola, and the incredible journey to the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. At Orlando Shakes, we continue to…
The Angel Action Wings for Orlando were originally constructed by community volunteers to shield mourners from anti-gay protesters during the funerals of Pulse massacre victims. They have since been used at the “Beautiful Together” benefit…
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: Describe The Mystery of Irma Vep…
For 30 years our theater has been a cultural cornerstone for the Central Florida community, bringing classic, contemporary, and children’s plays to our guests, as well as offering a variety of children’s educational opportunities. In…
A writer can be inspired by many things. Inspiration can strike in the form of personal experiences, favorite stories, history, and current events. This latest crop of new plays being featured at PlayFest involves several…
Orlando Shakes spoke with Ernie Pruneda to discuss his career and taking on the iconic role of Usnavi in In the Heights. Orlando Shakes: Describe In the Heights in three words. Ernie Pruneda: Love,…
Orlando Shakes chatted with Jillian Gizzi and James Putnam, the two leads of this summer’s Children Series production, to discuss their journey as actors towards creating this world premiere production of The Little Mermaid.…
Dive into this new adventure of the classic tale of The Little Mermaid. This journey features the story of the mermaid, Allura, and her desire to visit the forbidden Landside to win the heart…
Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF sheds its former name, “Orlando Shakespeare Theater,” in favor of “Orlando Shakes” to better represent our mission and diverse body of work. As the theater company has evolved over…
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 the acoustic tunes selected by…