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from our PRESIDENT O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention, a kingdom for a stage, princes to act and monarchs to behold the swelling scene! – William Shakespeare, Henry V (prologue) Welcome princes, monarchs, and all who seek perspective into the human condition. Welcome to Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF’s 28th Season! We know that sometimes LIFE gets in the way and it can be hard to take a step back to refresh and nurture our spirit so on behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, artistic company, and everyone associated with our Theater, thank you for joining us. I invite each of you to join me and behold the swelling scene: Where Sharks meet Jets, where Jekyll meets Hyde, where Antony meets Cleopatra, and where a production of a new play from last season’s PLAYFEST recounts a daughter’s memories of her mother’s slide into dementia in Blackberry Winter. From the American classic The Great Gatsby to the not so classic but oh-so-funny, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), this season has something special for every audience. And not to be outshined, our family--friendly Children’s Series is proud to present both Stuart Little and Pinkalicious: The Musical! So come laugh, cry, and experience what the human condition has to offer us through the ART of live theater. To me theater is a shared experience, so it is my hope that you are here with friends and that you spend time after the performance talking about how your shared experience made you feel and how it caused you to think differently about how you see life from another’s point of view and perhaps... how it changed the way you see the world! As always, we believe the first round of applause should go to our generous sponsors whose financial support allows us to bring you season after season of rousing theatrical productions that we believe our Theater’s namesake, William Shakespeare, would be proud! Also much deserving of our appreciation are the many dedicated volunteers who donate their time and talents to provide our guests with a comfortable and friendly experience. None of this would be possible, of course, without our diligent administrative and production teams. Fearlessly led by Artistic Director Jim Helsinger and Managing Director PJ Albert, their dedication to quality is epitomized in each and every performance. On behalf of the entire Orlando Shakes family, thank you for joining us. Now allow yourself to be swept away by the magic of live theater! Sincerely, R. Dean Basco President, Board of Directors


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