Theater
![Six people (Alaina Rene Kizer, from left, Matt Horohoe, Jose Rivera, Pedro Ka'awaioa, Mandi-Jo John and Monica Long Tamborello) look for answers at a silent retreat in a pop-up production of "Small Mouth Sounds." (Courtesy Clark Levi) Six people (Alaina Rene Kizer, from left, Matt Horohoe, Jose Rivera, Pedro Ka'awaioa, Mandi-Jo John and Monica Long Tamborello) look for answers at a silent retreat in a pop-up production of "Small Mouth Sounds." (Courtesy Clark Levi)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-small-mouth-sounds-2-01.jpeg.jpg?w=140)
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Matthew J. Palm: ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ says something big about all of us
A pop-up production of "Small Mouth Sounds" curiously and humorously offers reflection on humanity, connection...
![Jim Quinlan and John Lucey have taken over the theater in the Eustis Plaza and renamed it the Hideaway Performing Arts Center. Its grand opening is July 21. (Courtesy Hideaway Performing Arts Center) Jim Quinlan and John Lucey have taken over the theater in the Eustis Plaza and renamed it the Hideaway Performing Arts Center. Its grand opening is July 21. (Courtesy Hideaway Performing Arts Center)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-hideaway-pac-03_dd021b.jpg?w=117)
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Old arts venue gets new life: Hideaway Performing Arts Center opening in Eustis
The Hideaway Performing Arts Center has big plans as it takes over the performance spot...
![Fans dressed in the style of "The Book of Mormon" dance and sing along at Broadway Rave, a touring dance party celebrating musical theater and show tunes at St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit on Jan. 19, 2024. The event is coming to the Beacham in Orlando. (Brian Widdis/Chicago Tribune) Fans dressed in the style of "The Book of Mormon" dance and sing along at Broadway Rave, a touring dance party celebrating musical theater and show tunes at St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit on Jan. 19, 2024. The event is coming to the Beacham in Orlando. (Brian Widdis/Chicago Tribune)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mormon.jpg?w=132)
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Choose your fun, Orlando: Pinocchio, ‘Acts of Love,’ ‘Small Mouth Sounds,’ free OMA day, Broadway Rave
5 special events in Orlando: Free OMA day, Broadway Rave, "Acts of Love," "Pinocchio: No...
![Tracy Morgan, pictured with Tina Fey in an episode of "30 Rock," will bring his stand-up act to Funny Bone Comedy Club in Orlando. (Orlando Sentinel file photo courtesy Ali Goldstein/NBC) Tracy Morgan, pictured with Tina Fey in an episode of "30 Rock," will bring his stand-up act to Funny Bone Comedy Club in Orlando. (Orlando Sentinel file photo courtesy Ali Goldstein/NBC)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tracy-Morgan.jpg?w=132)
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In Orlando: Tracy Morgan, ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Freedom Project’ and all that jazz
It might be out of the standard cultural season but you can see Tracy Morgan,...
![Shovels at the ready: Ground was broken on the new FORDify the Arts Courtyard in downtown Orlando, adjacent to the historic Rogers Kiene Building, during a July 10 ceremony attended by dignitaries including Mayor Buddy Dyer, fifth from left. (Courtesy City of Orlando) Shovels at the ready: Ground was broken on the new FORDify the Arts Courtyard in downtown Orlando, adjacent to the historic Rogers Kiene Building, during a July 10 ceremony attended by dignitaries including Mayor Buddy Dyer, fifth from left. (Courtesy City of Orlando)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-dad-courtyard-2-01_6aa67d.jpg?w=132)
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Matthew J. Palm: Kudos for ballerina’s new job, new downtown arts spot, ‘Cyclone’ and Breakthrough Theatre
It's time to offer congratulations and cheer for new jobs, progress on a long-awaited downtown...
![Set in a mysterious underground club, the Renaissance Theatre's "'24" is big on atmosphere. (Courtesy Ashleigh Ann Gardner via Renaissance Theatre) Set in a mysterious underground club, the Renaissance Theatre's "'24" is big on atmosphere. (Courtesy Ashleigh Ann Gardner via Renaissance Theatre)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-24-Ren-4.JPEG.jpg?w=132)
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Matthew J. Palm: At the Ren’s ”24,’ a glam party with a hollow core
The latest big experience from the Renaissance Theatre in Orlando is "'24," set inside a...
![Thanks to Seymour (Thomas Noah Miller), it's feeding time for Audrey II in the Garden Theatre's production of "Little Shop of Horrors." (Courtesy Bagwell Photography via Garden Theatre) Thanks to Seymour (Thomas Noah Miller), it's feeding time for Audrey II in the Garden Theatre's production of "Little Shop of Horrors." (Courtesy Bagwell Photography via Garden Theatre)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-Little-Shop-of-Horrors-03_480db5.jpg?w=123)
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Matthew J. Palm: Garden’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ gets the job done
"Little Shop of Horrors" is onstage at the Garden Theatre in a solid production that...
![Chase Padgett, whose "6 Guitars" debuted at Orlando Fringe, performs during a celebration of World Fringe Day at Orlando Family Stage on July 11. At the event, arts leaders and advocates called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to support a reinstatement of arts funding in the state budget. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel) Chase Padgett, whose "6 Guitars" debuted at Orlando Fringe, performs during a celebration of World Fringe Day at Orlando Family Stage on July 11. At the event, arts leaders and advocates called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to support a reinstatement of arts funding in the state budget. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tos-l-world-fringe-day0204_deee11.jpg?w=140)
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Fringe festivals to DeSantis: We’ll give money back if you fund other arts groups
Orlando and Tampa Fringe festivals challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis: Restore funding to the state's arts...
![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...