Jim Helsinger News

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents Central Florida audiences with a fresh take on William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Set in the Wild West and directed by Orlando Shakes Artistic Director Jim Helsinger, The Taming of the Shrew begins tonight, September 11 and runs through October 6, 2013 at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater celebrates 25 seasons with its 2013-2014 Season Opening Gala. The glittering celebration features mouth-watering food and wine tastings, as well as fabulous silent and live auction items. Guests will also enjoy a sneak preview of The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare's high-energy battle of the sexes with a western twang. The event concludes with complimentary champagne, coffee, and dessert. For a full list of silent auction items visit www.orlandoshakes.org/gala25.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater celebrates 25 seasons with its 2013-2014 Season Opening Gala. The glittering celebration features mouth-watering food and wine tastings, as well as fabulous silent and live auction items. Guests will also enjoy a sneak preview of The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare's high-energy battle of the sexes with a western twang. The event concludes with complimentary champagne, coffee, and dessert. For a full list of silent auction items visit www.orlandoshakes.org/gala25.

From August 29 to September 22, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 with a 2 PM Sunday matinee and a seniors Wednesday matinee on 9/4 at 2 PM, the Orlando Shakespeare Theater will be putting on THE CORTEZ METHOD at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Mandell Studio Theater, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents the World Premiere of the dark comedy, The Cortez Method, written by Rob Keefe and directed by Mark Routhier. Having garnered attention at Orlando Shakes' annual new play festival, PlayFest, The Cortez Method will receive its official debut in Harriett's New Play Series. The show runs tonight, August 29 - September 22, 2013 in the Mandell Studio Theater at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center.

The Theatre UCF 2013-14 season focuses on fun and collaboration while delivering shows that are relevant to the community and the university's theatre students.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents the World Premiere of the dark comedy, The Cortez Method, written by Rob Keefe and directed by Mark Routhier. Having garnered attention at Orlando Shakes' annual new play festival, PlayFest, The Cortez Method will receive its official debut in Harriett's New Play Series. The show runs August 29 - September 22, 2013 in the Mandell Studio Theater at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Tickets, priced at $17 - $25, are on sale now at (407) 447-1700 or www.orlandoshakes.org.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF cools down this summer with 'Christmas in July'. During the three-day promotion, running today, July 25, 26, and 27, the Theater will offer $25 tickets for all seats to its three Signature Series shows this fall.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF cools down this summer with "Christmas in July". During the three-day promotion, running July 25, 26, and 27, the Theater will offer $25 tickets for all seats to its three Signature Series shows this fall. Discounted tickets can be purchased by calling (407) 447-1700, visiting Orlando Shakes online at http://www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street in Orlando's Loch Haven Cultural Park.

John P. Keller to Star in Orlando Shakespeare Theater's DRACULA: THE JOURNAL OF JONATHAN HARKER, Begin. 10/9

Oscar Wilde's scintillating wit and romantic archetypes fill one of the most celebrated comedies of all time. The Importance of Being Earnest is now playing on the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's main stage through August 4. The Importance of Being Earnest will play in repertory with Measure for Measure. Check out a first look below!

Oscar Wilde's scintillating wit and romantic archetypes fill one of the most celebrated comedies of all time. The Importance of Being Earnest opens on the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's main stage tonight, July 12, and runs through August 4. The Importance of Being Earnest will play in repertory with Measure for Measure.

Oscar Wilde's scintillating wit and romantic archetypes fill one of the most celebrated comedies of all time. The Importance of Being Earnest opens on the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's main stage Friday, July 12, with previews July 10 and 11, and runs through August 4. The Importance of Being Earnest will play in repertory with Measure for Measure.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is pleased to present Central Florida audiences with a fresh take on William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Set in the Wild West and directed by Orlando Shakes Artistic Director Jim Helsinger, The Taming of the Shrew begins September 11 and runs through October 6, 2013 at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park. Tickets, priced at $17-$40, are on sale now at (407) 447-1700 orhttp://orlandoshakes.org.

Orlando Shakespeare THeatre will soon present Sleeping Beauty, by Brandon Roberts and directed by Patrick Braillard. Princess Rose is celebrating her birthday with the entire kingdom until a bitter, wise woman named Wartsuch interrupts the festivities. She casts a wicked curse on the little princess, dooming her to a 100-year sleep. This updated retelling of a beloved fairytale comes complete with a cell phone, handsome prince, and a magical kiss!

At The Coterie, there are no small characters, only big ideas and massive talent. This has never been more evident than in the unique line-up of productions that will mark the 35th Anniversary season for the company that has built its reputation on producing theatre that crosses gender, racial, and generational boundaries, both on stage and in the community.

From a manor house outside of London to the halls of power in Vienna to the vast plains of Oklahoma, designs for the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 22nd season reflect the diversity of the programming: Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and King Henry VIII, Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, Patrick Barlow's The 39 Steps and Rodgers and Hammerstein's legendary musical, Oklahoma!

The Theatre UCF 2013-14 season focuses on fun and collaboration while delivering shows that are relevant to the community and the university's theatre students.

At first impression the show seems gratuitously violent, but apparently revenge killings were a way of life during Shakespeare's time. Despite the blood and gore, TITUS ANDRONICUS became Shakespeare's most popular play. It is not recommended for the squeamish as buckets of stage blood is thrown about the stage along with chopped off body parts.

Renowned film, television, and stage actor, Sir Patrick Stewart, will headline An Evening with Sir Patrick Stewart at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF tonight, March 15, 2013 at 8 p.m. Sir Patrick will discuss his love of Shakespeare and share stories from his illustrious career in an Inside the Actor's Studio format hosted by Orlando Shakes Artistic Director Jim Helsinger. After the discussion, audience members will get the opportunity to participate in a brief question and answer session.