Mary Palmer News

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will honor longtime Sarasota arts advocate Nancy Roucher next month. Learn more about the upcoming event and how to get tickets here!

Central Florida Community Arts today announced the names of three leaders in newly created positions. Terrance Hunter will serve as the vice president of operations & education, Vicki Landon will step in as the vice president of development & community affairs, and Justin Muchoney will lead the artistic vision as the vice president of creative & production.

Central Florida Community Arts today announced that founder and Executive Director Joshua Vickery will depart in October 2021 to take on the position of CEO of Encore Creativity, headquartered in Washington D.C.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Directors has elected Melody Lynch as its new President. Lynch, a Shareholder at Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed, P.A., succeeds Dr. Mary Palmer in the role. Her two-year term begins July 1, 2021.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announces that it has partnered with local school districts to offer a free concert to local performing and visual arts teachers. Teachers from Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, and Lake County Public Schools are invited to join this celebratory evening. The Heart of the Arts: Celebrating ARTS Teachers will be held on Tuesday, March 23 at the Dr. Phillips Center Frontyard Festival.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announces 8 new members to the Board of Directors. Members were all evaluated by the Board's Membership & Governance Committee and voted on at recent meetings of the full Board of Directors.

Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF continually looks for new and effective ways of breaking down barriers to offer accessible and inclusive programming for all. Over the past two years, the company has experimented with live stream technology by broadcasting Children's Series productions. The Children's Series productions at Orlando Shakes aim to give students, particularly those in marginally served schools and communities, exposure to high quality, professional productions; broadcasting live performances to schools across the state is another step toward bringing arts engagement to every classroom.  

Jack and the Beanstalk, a new musical by Michael Andrew, produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, appears in the Margeson Theater from April 4 - May 4, 2019. Tickets ($10 - $20) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online through orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Jack and the Beanstalk, a new musical by Michael Andrew, produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, appears in the Margeson Theater from April 4 - May 4, 2019. Tickets ($10 - $20) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online through orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

The Jungle Book adapted by April-Dawn Gladu, produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, appears in the Margeson Theater from October 18 - November 16, 2018. Tickets ($10 - $20) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online through orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

The Jungle Book adapted by April-Dawn Gladu, produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, appears in the Margeson Theater from October 18 - November 16, 2018. Tickets ($10 - $20) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online through orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Directors has named Dr. Mary Palmer President. Palmer, president of Mary Palmer and Associates, LLC., succeeds RK Kelley. Her two-year term begins July 1, 2018.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announced that it has raised more than $630,000 during its 25th Anniversary Season Gala Celebration, which will be invested in the programming of the organization, helping it to continue to enrich the community and inspire audiences through the power of live music.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announces its 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration, featuring a kaleidoscope of live performances highlighting music and programs of the Orlando Philharmonic, an elegant cocktail hour, a fabulous three-course dinner, a live auction, and dancing at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at the Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando. Attire is Black Tie.

PlayFest presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust offers you the rare opportunity to participate in the development of new plays. Now expanded to two weekends of development and growth, PlayFest now has more to see, learn, and love!

Presented with theater in-the-round seating, Showtime with Shakespeare: A Magic Tree House Adventure sends Jack and Annie back to Elizabethan England to help the Bard himself. In this brand-new musical, Jack and Annie meet William Shakespeare one of the greatest writers of all time.

The Young People's Concerts (YPCs), presented by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and sponsored by Walt Disney World Resorts, will celebrate the one millionth student who has seen a Young People's Concert at the Bob Carr Theater during its 25th Anniversary Season.

West Side Story tells the epic love story of idealistic young lovers Maria and Tony as they find themselves caught between rival street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence, and prejudice is one of the most beautiful, heart-wrenching, and relevant musical dramas of our time. West Side Story's legendary jazz, Latin, and classical-inspired score features the treasured songs 'Maria,' 'Tonight,' 'I Feel Pretty,' and 'America.'

Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) in Partnership with UCF will host a series of special events focusing on diversity and other social issues affecting the Central Florida community in conjunction with their production of West Side Story (September 7 - October 9, 2016). Tickets to West Side Story are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) in Partnership with UCF will host a series of special events focusing on diversity and other social issues affecting the Central Florida community in conjunction with their production of West Side Story (September 7 - October 9, 2016). Tickets to West Side Story are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).