'Rapunzel' Opens at Orlando Shakespeare Theater

ORLANDO, Fla. - June 19, 2014 - PRLog -- WHAT
Rapunzel
Adapted by Brandon Roberts | Based on the story by The Brothers Grimm
Directed by Brad DePlanche

SUMMARY
A wicked enchantress forces a young couple to give up their beloved baby girl forever. The witch shuts her away in a lonely tower, but as Rapunzel grows -- so does her long brown hair! Will brave Rapunzel ever escape the clutches of her evil captor? Find out in this playful adaptation with an Orlando Shakes twist!

WHEN
June 19 - July 27, 2014
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday at 10:30 a.m. - There will be no performance on Friday, July 4^th
Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

WHERE
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Goldman Theater
John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

Rapunzel.............................Jayne Claire
Apprentice……….................Jeffrey Todd Parrott
Plumber………………...........Will Hagaman
Old Hag/Mother………..........Amanda Leakey


PRODUCTION TEAM
Director…………………..……Brad DePlanche
Set Designer………………….Kurt Bippert
Lighting Designer…………….Holly Stallard
Costume Designer…………...Denise R. Warner
Sound Designer………………George Hamrah

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Previews: June 19 & 20 at 10:30 a.m. - $9
Opening Day Performances: June 21 at 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - $12 - Children; $15 - Adults
Opening Day Party: June 21 from 3 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. - Free with ticket
ASL Interpreted: July 19 at 2:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - $12 - Children; $15 - Adults

Single tickets to Rapunzel ($9 - $15) can be purchased by calling (407) 447-1700, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Orlando’s Loch Haven Cultural Park.

Rapunzel is presented through the support of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, host of power2give.org/centralflorida, and the collaborative Campaign for the Arts. Orlando Shakespeare Theater is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.