Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF

The Orlando Shakespeare Theater, in partnership with UCF, is Central Florida’s professional classical theater. An AEA union company, the theater presents a signature series of Shakespeare and other plays, a theater for young audiences series, The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays, and innovative educational programming that includes summer camps, a summer high school performance group, and the K-12 Shakespeare Alive and Shakesperience programs. Performances are presented in Margeson, Goldman and Mandell Theaters at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park.

Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season, the theater has achieved a position of national recognition, attracting artists from across the country. The theater has been featured in such national publications as Southern Living, Theater Week, Backstage, American Theater, Stage Directions and Southern Theater. The third year of UCF’s Acting MFA in Theatre is spent in residence at the theater. Internships and independent studies for UCF undergraduates are also available with the theater in many departments. $10 tickets are available for UCF students through the box office. To purchase tickets, contact the box office at 407 447 1700. For internship information and other questions, contact Artistic Director Jim Helsinger.