In our 31st season we will be performing our first ever Bare Bard production of Henry VI, Part 2 as a part of our Fire and Reign series. What is a “Bare Bard” production? Actors…
Get to know playwright Catherine Bush, the spectacular mind behind our adaptation of The Three Musketeers! Orlando Shakes: What inspired you to tackle an adaptation of this classic? Catherine Bush: Back in 2014, Barter…
Falstaff is a character of contradiction. He is both dishonest yet insightful, intelligent yet cowardly. In the real world, we would be disgusted by such a man but in Henry IV, Part 1 and…
Fight Director Tony Simotes talks to us about the process of the stage combat and physical storytelling in both The Three Musketeers and Henry IV, Part 1. Orlando Shakes: Can you explain to us…
Projection and Lighting Designer Rob Siler talks to us about the inspiration and process of bringing the visual components of Becoming Dr. Ruth to the stage. Orlando Shakes: How do you approach the design…
Costume Designer Howard Vincent Kurtz and Costume Manager Denise R. Warner talks to us about dressing the characters of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley and exceeding the expectations of creating the beloved world of…
We welcome back Emily Dendinger with The Grand Illusion Show. In this historical comedy, we are given a look into the real life of magician Adelaide Hermann. Orlando Shakes: Who or what inspired you to…
In this Playwright Spotlight we welcome back Jan Neuberger to discuss her process and inspiration for her play, Way Beyond Water. Orlando Shakes: Who or what inspired you to become a playwright? Jan Neuberger: I don't…
Jump ropes belong on the playground. Use your inside voices. No flying paper airplanes during class! It’s no secret that the teachers in our lives willfully take on a lot of responsibilities. They do not…
In this Playwright Spotlight, we speak to Tammy Ryan about her play The Wake. A stand-out play, unique to Floridians, about surviving grief in the midst of a hurricane. Orlando Shakes: Who or what inspired…