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Follow on Google News | Orlando Shakespeare Theater Presents the Powerful Coming-of-Age Story 'Henry V'William Shakespeare’s most famous history play staged with a cast of local and out-of-town actors
Young and brash King Henry V of England sets out to repair his broken nation after a bloody civil war, and discovers the challenges of leadership are greater than he ever imagined. From Henry's rousing battle speeches to courting the Princess of France, Shakespeare’ “In this production, eight modern ‘actors’ present a period style Henry V, performing Shakespeare’ The production features audience favorite John P. Keller (title roles in Nicholas Nickleby and Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker) as King Henry V. Geoffrey Kent (Petruchio in 2013’s The Taming of the Shrew) takes on the roles of Exeter/Nym, and Richard B. Watson (C.P. Ellis in this fall’s acclaimed production of The Best of Enemies) returns as Constable of France/Fluellen. Actor Stephen Paul Johnson makes his Orlando Shakes debut as Canterbury/Pistol, following appearances with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Additional casting includes local actors Brad DePlanche (as Ely/Bardolph) The Orlando Shakes artistic team includes Set Designer Bob Phillips, Lighting Designer Eric T. Haugen, Costume Designer Lisa Zinni, Sound Designer Britt Sandusky, and Video/Projection Designer Andrew Mulkey. PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND RELATED EVENTS Preview Dates: February 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. Opening Date: February 20 at 7:30 p.m. Senior Matinees: March 4, 11, & 18 at 2:00 p.m. $20 Under 30: February 27 at 7:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT PARTY & PRE-SHOW CHAT - Friday, February 20 Arrive at 6:15 p.m. to enjoy free light appetizers from Hawkers Asian Street Fare 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, March 8 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 Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m. – $20, $35, $45 Preview Performances and Senior Matinees – $10, $17, $22 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; with valid ID) Tickets to Henry V are on sale now and may be purchased at www.orlandoshakes.org, by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1 (tel:%28407%29% Henry V is sponsored by OUC with additional support from Foley & Lardner LLP and Jack Lord. 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 of power2give.org/ End
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