Orlando Shakespeare Theater Presents Les Miserables, Sept. 10 - Oct. 12, 2014

ORLANDO, Fla. - Sept. 11, 2014 - PRLog -- WHAT
Les Misérables
Book by Alain Boublil | Music by Claude-Michel Schӧnberg | Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Directed by DJ Salisbury | Musical Direction by Ken Clifton

SUMMARY
Set in the early 19th-century, a French peasant named Jean Valjean is on a quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread. When a compassionate bishop inspires him with a tremendous act of mercy, Valjean decides to start his life anew, but is relentlessly tracked down by Police Inspector Javert. Along the way, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into France’s revolution, where a group of young visionaries make their last stand at a street barricade.

WHEN
September 10 - October 12, 2014
Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

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

CAST
Jean Valjean​--Michael Hunsaker*
Javert​--Davis Gaines*
Fantine​--Lianne Marie Dobbs*
Thénardier​--James Beaman*
Madame Thénardier​--Anne Hering*
Eponine​--​Caitlyn Caughell*
Cosette​--Heather Botts*
Enjolras--Matt McMahan*
Marius​--Tim Quartier*
Bishop of Digne/Ensemble--Gavin Esham*
Bamatabois/Combeferre/Ensemble--Seth Wallen
Feuilly/Ensembl​e--Rashad Guy
Farmer/Joly/Ensemble​-​-Erik Nelson
Courfeyrac/Ensemble--David Bracamonte*
Factory Foreman/Ensemble--Ryan M. Skiles
Montparnasse/Ensemble​--John DeLisa
Laborer/Grantaire/Ensemble​--Michael Sheehy
Jean Prouvaire/Ensemble​--Christopher Joel Onken
Farmer's Wife/Ensemble​--Amanda Frennier
Bishop's Maid/Ensemble​--Ana Bateman✝
Wigmaker/Ensemble​--Anna Carol
Revolutionary/Ensemble​--Liz Mignacca
Traveler's Wife​--Danielle Reneè
Factory Girl/Ensemble​--Sarah Caroline Billings
Little Cosette​--Eleanor “Ellie” McPherson & Julia Jordan
Young Eponine​--Maddie Belanoff & Macy Peele
Gavroche​--Jackson Chase & Luke Timmel

CREATIVE TEAM
Director-Choreographer​--DJ ​Salisbury***​
Musical Director​--Ken Clifton
Scenic Designer​--Kat Conley
Resident Designer/Costume Coordinator​--Denise R. Warner
Wig Designer​--Molly Walz
Lighting Designer​--Bert Scott**
Sound Designer​--Craig M. Beyrooti
Assistant Director​--Tara Snyder

Costumes originally designed by Colleen Grady and built by Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, P.A.

* Denotes a Member of Actors' Equity Association
✝ Appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association
** Denotes a Member of United Scenic Artists
*** Denotes a Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

TICKET INFORMATION
Dates and Prices
Previews and Senior Matinees - $27, $22, $15
All other performances - $55, $45, $30

Discounts
Group Sales: Up to 20% off for groups of 10+
Students: $10 off advanced purchase (with valid student ID)
Student Rush: $22 tickets 30 minutes prior to show (with valid student ID)
Military: $10 off tickets for active military/National Guard/Reservists & their spouses (with valid military ID)

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND RELATED EVENTS
Preview Dates: September 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Opening Date: September 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Senior Matinees: September 17 and October 1 at 2:00 p.m.
$20 Under 30: September 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Opening Night Party- September 12 at 6:15 p.m.
Mingle with members of the audience while sampling free appetizers from Paris Bistro and dessert bites from Raphsodic Bakery. Free to all opening night ticket holders. No RSVP necessary.

Opening Night Pre-Show Chat- September 12 at 6:45 p.m.
Join the director and members of the artistic team in the Patron's Room for a brief, informative discussion about the creative process.

Sunday Talk Back - Sunday, September 21
Stay after the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance for an informal Q & A with the cast and members of the design team.

Single tickets to Les Misérables are available by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Box Office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center.

Les Misérables is presented through the support of the Bryce L. West Foundation. Additional supporters include John & Rita Lowndes, Ken & Trisha Margeson, Albert & Lisa Prast, Kathryn Chicone Ustler, David & Lyn Berelsman, Suzanne Gilbert, Harriett Lake, and Frank Santos & Dan Dantin. Corporate supporters include Massey Services, UCF College of Arts & Humanities, and UCF Office of the President.

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.