The Theater recently hosted its 6th Annual Volunteer Salute on April 21, 2015. The event honored 581 volunteers who have donated their time and talents to Orlando Shakes this season. The evening began with a catered Italian…
Get to know actor William "Bill" Metzo and his portrayal of the patriarch Walter to the dysfunctional family in Bad Dog By now you've probably heard that the World Premiere dramedy Bad Dog by Jennifer Hoppe-House…
In school, reading Shakespeare is classified as some form of torture. Even I, a bona fide Shakespeare fan girl and theater geek, could barely tolerate listening to yet another classmate stumble through line after line…
If you attended our new play reading festival (PlayFest) in 2013, you might remember a little play called Bad Dog. A big box of family drama tied up with a comedic ribbon, Jennifer Hoppe-House's…
Every Friday morning I wander into Orlando Shakespeare Theater, and I take a deep breath. “OMG! I’m breathing the same air as the many wonderful, talented actors, technicians, and administrators who contribute to the success…
To Kill a Mockingbird's Atticus Finch is arguably one of the greatest protagonists in American literature. Whether he reminds you of your father, an uncle, or a beloved school teacher, everyone feels some connection…
The son of Henry IV, Henry was born in 1387. He was knighted as Prince of Wales by Richard II in 1399, when his father usurped the throne in the same year. Henry was…
Development Associate Arika Richardson talks to us about her appreciation for the arts. In a company full of theater artists, it may be surprising to know that not everyone on our staff was bit…