FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Hello all,
Welcome to Orlando Shakes’ 2019-2020 Season! For 31 years, our theater has proudly
produced a diverse range of productions, from Shakespeare classics to bold new
works to lively children’s tales.
This season, we invite you to laugh, cry, and open your heart to the impact of live
theater. Join us for the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, Evita; a fresh and intimate
production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth; the beloved children’s story, Miss Nelson is
Missing!; a witty Jane Austen-sequel, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley; an incredibly
moving true-story, Becoming Dr. Ruth; an action-packed production of The Three
Musketeers; the Fire and Reign series continuing with Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2; the
Rolling World Premiere of My Lord, What a Night; and a spunky new musical, Interstellar
Cinderella. With all that Orlando Shakes has to offer, there is sure to be something for
everyone and it is my hope that our productions inspire conversation and a connection
to life’s shared experiences.
We wouldn’t be able to bring you this fantastic season of shows without the
distinguished generosity of our sponsors and donors. A huge thanks for their support
in allowing us to continue to serve our community!
I would also like to extend my gratitude to our many dedicated volunteers, our tireless
board members, and to our staff and leadership team, Artistic Director Jim Helsinger
and Managing Director Douglas Love-Ramos.
And, of course, thanks to you for joining us for another fantastic season! We are so
proud to have you as part of our theater family.
Cordially yours,
Andrea Massey-Farrell
Board President
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