'To Kill a Mockingbird' Opens at Orlando Shakespeare Theater

ORLANDO, Fla. - Jan. 22, 2015 - PRLog -- WHAT
To Kill a Mockingbird
By Christopher Sergel | Adapted from the novel by Harper Lee

SUMMARY
A compelling and timeless story, To Kill a Mockingbird is told through the eyes of six year old Scout. As a tense tug of war between justice and racism heats up, Scout and her family must learn to temper violence and hatred with courage and compassion. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird continues to inspire hope in the face of inequality.

WHEN
January 21 - March 8, 2015
Select Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Select Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Margeson Theater
Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

CAST
Jean Louise “Scout” Finch...........Kennedy Joy Foristall
Jeremy Atticus “Jem” Finch.........Walker Russell
Atticus Finch................................Warren Kelley
Heck Tate....................................John Ahlin
Reverend Sykes..........................Ahmed T. Brooks
Calpurnia.....................................Sheryl Carbonell
Stephanie Crawford.....................Allison DeCaro
Bob Ewell.....................................Eric Hoffmann
Dill................................................Josh Lefkowitz
Tom Robinson/Ensemble............Jamil A.C. Mangan
Mayella Ewell/Ensemble..............Liz Mignacca
Mr. Gilmer/Ensemble...................Chris Mixon
Judge Taylor/Ensemble...............Christopher Niess
Mrs. Dubose/Ensemble................Suzanne O’Donnell
Walter Cunningham/Ensemble....Christopher Joel Onken
Arthur “Boo” Radley/Ensemble....Michael Sheehy
Nathan Radley/Ensemble............Ryan M. Skiles
Maudie Atkinson/Ensemble.........Jean Tafler
Townspeople.............Anna Carol, Rashad Guy, Danielle Reneè

CREATIVE TEAM
Director.............Thomas Ouellette
Scenic Designer.....Bert Scott
Costume Designer.....Denise R. Warner
Lighting Designer......Kevin Griffin
Sound Designer.......Britt Sandusky

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND RELATED EVENTS
Preview Dates: January 21 & 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Opening Date: January 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Senior Matinees: January 28 and February 11 at 2:00 p.m.
$20 Under 30: January 30 at 7:30 p.m.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY & PRE-SHOW CHAT - Friday, January 23
Arrive at 6:15 p.m. to enjoy free light appetizers from Rogue Pub and dessert bites from Raphsodic Bakery. Join us in the Patron's Room at 6:45 p.m. for a brief, informative discussion about the creative process with members of the artistic team. Free to all opening night ticket holders. No RSVP necessary.

SUNDAY TALK BACK- Sunday, February 15
Stay after the 2:00 p.m. matinee for an informal Q&A with the cast and members of the design team.

TICKET INFORMATION

PRICING
Previews and Senior Matinees – $10, $17, $22
All other performances – $20, $35, $45

DISCOUNTS
Group Sales: 20% off groups of 10+
Student Rush: $12 - 30 minutes prior to show w/ valid student ID
Military/Student Price: $10 off single ticket prices (Only available in Sections A and B)

Tickets to To Kill a Mockingbird are on sale now and may be purchased at www.orlandoshakes.org, by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, or in person at the Box Office.

To Kill a Mockingbird is presented by Holland & Knight. This project is also 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 ofpower2give.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.