Orlando Shakes — Attraction in Orlando

We went here for FRINGE recently and I keep saying that, "I felt like I was in a modern-day Renaissance era," when I talk to others about how amazing of a time we had at Orlando Shakes. It was our first time to FRINGE and were completely blown away by the amount of art in various forms- We saw so much vibrancy from the moment that we walked in the door in various forms including paintings, collaborations, shows, plays, musicals, etc. There were times that there were so many people waiting in lines for the next event that it would fill up the entire room for a couple of minutes. It filled my heart with such warmth that so many others enjoyed these types of things as much as we did. The venue was huge and I loved how many types of art it allowed to take place in one facility, with the different theaters for shows and amphitheaters/hallways for art. Also, I am a scholar and writer so I love that the venue is named after Shakespeare and apart of UCF.

My only feedback for improvement would be in regards to accessibility. While the venue offered plenty of ramps, those ramps were at such a high degree that people without motorized wheelchairs and those on feet with injuries have a hard time on the inclines on both ramps that we used (one on the outside, at the front entry, that allows access into the building and one on the inside that takes you down to the box office). There were also a lot of lines in the restroom and people attempting to locate a family room to change their baby diapers. In conclusion, a family restroom or 2 and alternative way for all people to access the building and events without a challenging incline would make this building perfect. Overall - Legitimately one of the coolest places and events I've...

A Christmas Carol The stage was filled with dancers, singers, narrators, special effects to the extent that Scrooge recedes into the background. At the vision of the nephew's Christmas party, Scrooge was eager to join in the games and he was smiling. He was already repentant. As in music, sometimes the variation on a theme is so elaborated that the original almost disappears. In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, we see an hear a number of carols and carolers, solo, in chorus and acapella. People are running on and off the stage and moving furniture so often that someone not familiar with the story would be confused. The solemn Big Ben sounding bell of earlier productions is now replaced by someone shouting "Bong." That somehow eliminates any element of the sinister suspense. The sinister elements are overpowered by a jolly Mr. Christmas Current and a splendid set.. One highlight of this play repeated in each production if the gigantic ghost with skeleton hands. It was disconcerting to see the legs of the man carrying the ghost, to see him through the diaphanous shroud. At the end of the play, Scrooge becomes lively, excited in his new role as a philanthropist. And we see over his office door, the sign, "Scrooge and Cratchit. Is this play worth seeing,...

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony at Orlando Shakes. We happened to stumble upon this venue while looking at another across the street. When we walked through the Shakespeare Theater lobby and into the Darden Courtyard, we knew we found the perfect location. Prior to our visit at Orlando Shakes, we had visited numerous other locations and did not have the exciting feeling of finding the “perfect” ceremony spot. It is hard to fully describe the beauty of this setting. With brick paved ground against a historical brick building, and oak trees with hanging moss, and lights strung overhead. This would be a great location for an outdoor reception as well. In addition to being a perfect location, the customer service from the staff here is absolutely top notch. Most of my interaction was with Alyssa and Tasha who were incredibly helpful, patient, and kind. I can’t say enough about Orlando Shakes. They also have other locations that are available for weddings. If you are getting married in the Orlando area, definitely keep Orlando...