Theater
![Workers cut into the wall of the Fringe ArtSpace lobby in search of water damage after a flood. Now that the water is gone the repairs can begin. (Courtesy Orlando Fringe) Workers cut into the wall of the Fringe ArtSpace lobby in search of water damage after a flood. Now that the water is gone the repairs can begin. (Courtesy Orlando Fringe)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-Fringe-ArtSpace-flood-05_0be076.jpg?w=140)
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Orlando Fringe faces staff exits, ArtSpace flood, DeSantis attack: ‘It’s a lot to bear’
Three essential positions need filling at Orlando Fringe, as it also tries to clean up...
![Anthony Pyatt, a native Central Floridian, stars as Hades in "Descendants: The Rise of Red," debuting this month on Disney+. (Courtesy Quantrell Colbert/Disney) Anthony Pyatt, a native Central Floridian, stars as Hades in "Descendants: The Rise of Red," debuting this month on Disney+. (Courtesy Quantrell Colbert/Disney)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-rise-of-red-2.jpeg.jpg?w=132)
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Orlando actor is fired up to play Hades in Disney’s ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’
Anthony Pyatt, known in Central Florida for his theater work, portrays "Hercules" villain Hades in...
![It's time for cultural organizations to submit their information for the Orlando Sentinel's 2024-25 Arts Season Preview. It's time for cultural organizations to submit their information for the Orlando Sentinel's 2024-25 Arts Season Preview.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Call-for-Entry-Season-Preview.jpg?w=140)
Submit to the Orlando Sentinel’s 2024-25 Arts Season Preview
Here are the instructions for how to submit information to this year's Arts Season Preview...
![The harried wedding planner (Samuel Wetherbee, background) watches the shenanigans of Aunt Assunta, Maria and maid of honor Rosemary (Jac LeDoux, from left, Felicia Thornsbury and Sarah Lockard). (Courtesy Chris Bridges via Phantasmagoria) The harried wedding planner (Samuel Wetherbee, background) watches the shenanigans of Aunt Assunta, Maria and maid of honor Rosemary (Jac LeDoux, from left, Felicia Thornsbury and Sarah Lockard). (Courtesy Chris Bridges via Phantasmagoria)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-barbara-lee-comedy-wedding-04_a0199e.jpg?w=110)
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A theatrical wedding on the St. Johns: River boat sets sail for comedy
The Barbara-Lee, a Sanford sternwheeler, becomes a floating theater, serving up a 4-course meal and...
!["A Charlie Brown Christmas" will take the stage at Orlando Family Stage during the 2024-25 season. (Orlando Sentinel archive photo) "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will take the stage at Orlando Family Stage during the 2024-25 season. (Orlando Sentinel archive photo)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/29HOLIDAYTV_MAIN.jpg?w=110)
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Charlie Brown, the Wimpy Kid and Junie B. Jones headline Orlando Family Stage 2024-25 season
Orlando Family Stage's upcoming 2024-25 season includes familiar faces; a partnership with TheatreWorks USA "takes...
![Philanthropist Frank Santos (from left), former Orlando Family Stage board chair Adam Scheinberg, current chair Kate Martin, board member Christian Green and executive director Chris Brown pose for a photo at the theater's annual meeting on June 27, 2024. (Courtesy Orlando Family Stage) Philanthropist Frank Santos (from left), former Orlando Family Stage board chair Adam Scheinberg, current chair Kate Martin, board member Christian Green and executive director Chris Brown pose for a photo at the theater's annual meeting on June 27, 2024. (Courtesy Orlando Family Stage)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TOS-L-orlando-family-stage-03_c02afa.jpg?w=132)
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Orlando Family Stage starts Next Stage endowment, returns puppets to schools
At its 1st public annual meeting, Orlando Family Stage debuted the Next Stage Fund for...
![Silence (Hayley Sanz, front from left), Eadric the Knight (Justin Rios) and Ymma (Billie Jane) are joined by Agnes the maid (Yinelly Pastrana) and Roger the priest (Vincent Powell) in the back of their cart as they journey through England in "Silence." (Courtesy Alan Levi, Lightup Shoebox) Silence (Hayley Sanz, front from left), Eadric the Knight (Justin Rios) and Ymma (Billie Jane) are joined by Agnes the maid (Yinelly Pastrana) and Roger the priest (Vincent Powell) in the back of their cart as they journey through England in "Silence." (Courtesy Alan Levi, Lightup Shoebox)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TOS-L-silence-02.jpeg.jpg?w=140)
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Matthew J. Palm: Listen to power, sex, identity and faith in the intriguing ‘Silence’
The Lightup Shoebox production of "Silence" offers food for thought with engrossing performances on a...
![More than $32 million in potential state grants were eliminated. Leaders of Orlando's Fringe Festival say the governor has mischaracterized what they do. More than $32 million in potential state grants were eliminated. Leaders of Orlando's Fringe Festival say the governor has mischaracterized what they do.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/apphoto_abortion_florida_720.jpg?w=132)
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DeSantis says he vetoed state arts grants over ‘sexual’ Fringe Festivals
More than $32 million in potential state grants were eliminated. Leaders of Orlando's Fringe Festival...
![The company's show at Universal Orlando closed in 2021. A new production could open on I-Drive this year The company's show at Universal Orlando closed in 2021. A new production could open on I-Drive this year](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_Blue_Man_Group_PC_Li_2_1_UO6JD6LH_L248570471.jpg?w=132)
New Blue Man Group show in works for Icon Park theater
The company's show at Universal Orlando closed in 2021. A new production could open on...
![George Mason (Isaac Bannasch) makes a point to Thomas Jefferson (Adam DelMedico, left) and James Madison (Zachrey York) in the New Generation Theatrical production of "The Foreplay: An Exploration of Our Nation's Birth" at The Abbey in Orlando. (Courtesy Michael Knight via New Generation Theatrical) George Mason (Isaac Bannasch) makes a point to Thomas Jefferson (Adam DelMedico, left) and James Madison (Zachrey York) in the New Generation Theatrical production of "The Foreplay: An Exploration of Our Nation's Birth" at The Abbey in Orlando. (Courtesy Michael Knight via New Generation Theatrical)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TOS-L-foreplay-03.jpeg.jpg?w=117)
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Matthew J. Palm: Funny and factual, ‘The Foreplay’ meshes history with humor
At The Abbey in Orlando, New Generation Theatrical's revival of a Fringe Festival favorite has...