Orlando Shakespeare Theater facts for kids
The Orlando Shakespeare Theater, located in the Lowndes Shakespeare Center
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| Formation | 1989 |
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| Type | Theatre group |
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| Website | http://www.orlandoshakes.org/ |
The Orlando Shakespeare Theater is a fun theater company in Orlando, Florida. They put on many different kinds of plays. You can see classic plays, new plays, and even special shows just for kids!
This theater company started in 1989. Back then, it was called the Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Today, it has a special home called the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center. This center is in Orlando's beautiful Loch Haven Park.
What the Theater Offers
The Orlando Shakespeare Theater has many exciting programs for everyone. They have a main series of seven plays each year. These plays feature professional actors from all over the country.
They also have a special series of three plays just for children. These shows are perfect for younger audiences.
- PlayFest: This is a weekend festival where you can see brand new plays. It's a chance to see stories before they become famous!
- The Young Company: High school students get to perform a Shakespeare play during the summer. It's a great way for young actors to learn and shine.
- Summer Camps: Kids can join fun summer camps to learn about acting and theater.
- Classes: The theater offers classes for people of all ages. You can learn about acting, stagecraft, and more.
- School Programs: They also visit schools to teach students about theater. This helps kids from kindergarten to high school learn about the magic of plays.
The Theater Building
The John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center is the home of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. It's a big building, about 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2) in size. This center is in Loch Haven Park, which is a cultural hub in Orlando.
In the park, you can also find other cool places like the Orlando Museum of Art and the Orlando Science Center.
Inside the Shakespeare Center, there are several stages where plays are performed:
- The Ken and Trisha Margeson Theater has 324 seats.
- The Marilyn and Sig Goldman Theater has 118 seats.
- The Santos-Dantin Theater has 70 seats.
- The Mandell Studio Theater has 99 seats.
The center also has a gift shop, offices, and special rooms where they make costumes and props for the shows. There's even an outdoor Darden Courtyard for events.
Working Together
The Orlando Shakespeare Theater works closely with the University of Central Florida. This partnership helps both the theater and the university. It allows them to share knowledge and resources.
