This season, Orlando Shakes returned to Lake Eola for the first time in 15 years with Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream followed by the smash-hit, sci-fi musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Both shows feature…
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…
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…
Jim Hunter reveals how the set design contributes to storytelling and the immersive experience of our production of Evita! Orlando Shakes: Describe your inspiration and direction for the scenic design. Jim Hunter: Michelangelo said…
As a producer and director, I have sat through many auditions throughout my career. I love auditions because it gives me a chance to share a mini-performance with a perspective actor. I get to…
Two of the integral scenes in Gertrude and Claudius center around animal interactions. From a romantic horse ride in the snowfall to an intimate conversation in the mews amongst the falcons, these scenes move the…
Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2 picks up fifteen years after Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. In this audacious, contemporary dramedy, Nora returns years after abandoning her family. Hnath’s daring sequel turned heads and…
“Not my business.” It’s a refrain we have all heard or said at some point. Scrooge’s business partner, Jacob Marley, pays a visit to Scrooge from beyond the grave. His haunting is the catalyst that…
We sat down with Wardrobe Lead Caitie Matheny to learn more about all the quick changes in a two-man show, where our actors play all the roles. Orlando Shakes: How is working on The…