Tag Archives: Orlando Shakes

GET OUT! April 15 to 17

By PAM HARBAUGH Soothe those tax-paying nerves with some artsy outings this weekend. Here’s what’s up: Final Weekend FRENCH FILM FEST has its final film and discussion Saturday at the Foosaner Art Museum with “LE MYSTÈRE PICASSO” (MYSTERY OF PICASSO, 1956) Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot. Post-film discussion led by Anne Smith, Humanities...

Review: ‘BAKERSFIELD MIST’ at Orlando Shakes

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre production of 'Bakersfield Mist' with Anne Hering and Steve Brady. Photo by Tony Firriolo

By PAM HARBAUGH ORLANDO — The difference between fake and authentic depends on your perspective…at least, so says Orlando Shakespeare Theatre’s engrossing and excellent production of “Bakersfield Mist.” A relatively new play, “Bakersfield Mist” is a smart comedy written by Stephen Sachs. It was part of the National New Play Networks...

Curtain Going Up on Theater Seasons 2015/2016: Brevard and Beyond

Cocoa Village Playhouse. Photo by Pam Harbaugh

By PAM HARBAUGH Better watch out professional theater, the area community theater scene is breathing down your necks. And that means good news for theater patrons. And for all you strictly community theater patrons, here’s hoping you carve some time to venture to Vero Beach or Orlando to see some stunning...

‘Bad Dog’ opens at Orlando Shakes

Production photo by Tony Firriolo features Orlando Shakes’ cast of “Bad Dog.” By PAM HARBAUGH The best theater organizations in this country not only produce excellent theater, but they also help birth new works. The Orlando Shakespeare Theatre does just that with its annual “Playfest!” and its affiliation with the acclaimed...

Review: Orlando Shakespeare Theatre ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Photo by Tony Firriolo features Kennedy Joy Foristall and Warren Kelley.

Photo by Tony Firriolo features Kennedy Joy Foristall and Warren Kelley in Orlando Shakespeare Theatre’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ By PAM HARBAUGH ORLANDO — The story may be set in 1935 Alabama, but the themes ring with universality in the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre’s riveting production of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Masterfully...

Review: ‘Best of Enemies’ at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre

"Best of Enemies" at Orlando Shakes. photo by Tony Fiorillo

Orlando Shakespeare Center’s ‘Best of Enemies’ l to r: Avis-Marie Barnes, Corey Allen and Richard B. Watson, photo by Tony Firriolo By PAM HARBAUGH Orlando — During the Vietnam War, Pres. Lyndon Baines Johnson often said the goal was to “win over the hearts and minds” of those who would be...