Take a Ride in the Magic Treehouse in SHOWTIME WITH SHAKESPEARE: A MAGIC TREEHOUSE ADVENTURE

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. But Mr. Shakespeare is having a hard time with some of the actors in his latest show. Are Jack and Annie ready to make a big entrance? Or will it be curtains for Shakespeare? Don't miss Jack and Annie in the world premiere of their third musical adventure at Orlando Shakes!

With the goal of expanding arts access to under-served audiences, Orlando Shakes will be sharing their Children's Series production with a wider group of schools in Florida via a free live online stream of two of their scheduled performances of Showtime with Shakespeare: A Magic Tree House Adventure on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Schools outside a 30-mile radius of the Theater will be invited to participate in the free live streaming event. To register for the live stream and to receive more information, visit www.orlandoshakes.org/streaming.

In addition to offering schools the chance to view a free live stream of Showtime with Shakespeare: A Magic Tree House Adventure, Orlando Shakes has partnered with Mary Pope Osborne's Classroom Adventures Program to have a copy of the book Stage Fright on a Summer Night donated to 16,000 Title 1 second grade students in Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties. First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need, will distribute the donated books. All books will be distributed in October 2017. Mary Pope Osborne's Classroom Adventures Program is designed to use kids' love of Magic Tree House adventures and their identification with Jack and Annie to spark interest in learning across the curriculum and accomplish classroom requirements in creative, meaningful and long-lasting ways.

October 19 - November 17, 2017

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Margeson Theater

John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

CAST

• Jack: Austin Larkin
• Annie: Alexis Harter
• Will: Tyler Tanner
• Morgan/Ensemble: Helena Whittaker
• Dan the Bear/Ensemble: Joshua Parrott
• Bear Owner/Ensemble: Terrance Campbell
• Lysander/Ensemble: Isiah Columbus
• Titania/Ensemble: Junior Nyong'o

CREATIVE TEAM

• Director/Musical Director: Steve Mackinnon
• Choreographer: Spencer Morrow
• Scenic Designer: VAndy Wood
• Lighting Designer: Alyx Jacobs
• Costume Designer: Kristina Tollefson
• Costume Assistant: Rosibel Hernandez
• Sound Designer: Britt Sandusky

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND RELATED EVENTS

• Preview Dates - October 19-20, 2017 at 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.
• Opening Date - October 21, 2017 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• Sensory Friendly - November 1, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.
• ASL Interpreted - October 28, 2017 at 2 p.m.
• Live Online Stream - November 16, 2017 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

OPENING DAY CELEBRATION - Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Join us one hour before both opening day performances to take part in free crafts and activities. Free to all opening day ticket holders. No RSVP required.

SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE - Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Shakes invites families with children that have sensory, social, cognitive, or physical challenges to participate in our Sensory Friendly performance. In addition to lighting, sound, and vocal cues being adjusted, patrons will be able to exit the theater with ease during the performance should their child need a break. Social stories and other resources will also be available to patrons via Orlando Shakes website prior to the performance.

This VSA program is provided in 2017-2018 under a contract with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

ASL SHADOW INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE - Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 2 p.m.

A sign language interpreter shadows each actor, providing a rich theater experience for our patrons who use sign language. This is also an excellent experience for hearing theater patrons as well as they will be able to enjoy a new and different style of theater.

SHAKE OUT THE SILLIES

Join members of the cast for interactive pre-show fun for the whole family. The fun starts 10-15 minutes prior to every performance.

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS

Stick around after Saturday performances of Showtime with Shakespeare: A Magic Tree House Adventure for a special autograph session with the stars of the show.

TICKET INFORMATION

PRICING

Tuesday - Friday at 10:15 a.m.; 12 p.m. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. - $9

Saturday at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - $14 children; $20 adults

DISCOUNTS

Group Sales: Up to 20% off groups of 10+

Student Matinee: Purchase 10 tickets and the 11th ticket is free during select weekday performances.

Showtime with Shakespeare: A Magic Tree House Adventure is presented by Orlando Health with additional support from Publix Super Markets Charities and Dr. Mary Palmer. The live stream performances are made possible by the Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation.

This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. Orlando Shakespeare Theater is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, host of OrlandoAtPlay.com and UAArtsEd.com. This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the State of Florida.

Photo by: Tony Firriolo

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