'Henry V' Opens at Orlando Shakespeare Theater

ORLANDO, Fla. - Feb. 18, 2015 - PRLog -- WHAT
Henry V
By William Shakespeare

SUMMARY
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’s Henry V explores what makes a man a king–and a king a man.

WHEN
February 18 - March 22, 2015
Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m.; select Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.

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

CAST
Henry V & Dauphin          John P. Keller
Katherine & others          Sarah Caroline Billings
Ely & others          Brad DePlanche
French King & others          Kate Ingram
Canterbury & others          Stephen Paul Johnson
Exeter & others          Geoffrey Kent
Bedford & others          Stephen Lima
Fluellen & others          Richard B. Watson

CREATIVE TEAM
Director          Jim Helsinger
Scenic Designer          Bob Phillips
Costume Designer          Lisa Zinni
Lighting Designer          Eric T. Haugen
Sound Designer          Britt Sandusky
Video/Projection Designer       Andrew Mulkey
Vocal Director          Steve MacKinnon
Fight Director          Geoffrey Kent

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: February 25 and 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, or in person at the Box Office.

Henry V is sponsored by OUC with additional support from Foley & Lardner LLP and John S. 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/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.