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 special place in Orlando, Florida. It is a theater company that puts on many different kinds of plays. They show classic plays, new plays, and even plays just for kids! The theater started in 1989. It was first called the Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Today, it is located in a building called the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center. This center is in Orlando's Loch Haven Park.
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What Happens at the Theater?
The Orlando Shakespeare Theater offers many exciting programs. They have a main series of seven plays each year. These plays feature professional actors from all over the country.
Shows for Young People
- Children's Series: This series has three plays made just for younger audiences.
- The Young Company: High school students perform a Shakespeare play during the summer. This gives young actors a chance to shine!
Learning and Fun
- PlayFest: This is a weekend festival where new plays are shown.
- Summer Camps: Kids can join fun summer camps to learn about theater.
- Classes: The theater offers classes for both the community and for professional actors.
- School Programs: They also teach theater in schools from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Where is the Theater Located?
The John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center is home to the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. It is in Orlando-Loch Haven Park. This park is a cultural hub with other cool places.
Nearby Attractions
- Orlando Museum of Art
- Orlando Science Center
- Mennello Museum
- Orlando Family Stage
The center is about 50,000 square feet. It has several theaters where plays are performed.
Inside the Center
- Ken and Trisha Margeson Theater (324 seats)
- Marilyn and Sig Goldman Theater (118 seats)
- The Santos-Dantin Theater (70 seats)
- Mandell Studio Theater (99 seats)
- A gift shop
- Workshops for making sets, costumes, and props
- Offices
- An outdoor area called the Darden Courtyard
Working Together
The Orlando Shakespeare Theater works closely with the University of Central Florida. This partnership helps both the theater and the university.
