Orlando Shakes
Eric Zivot is a seasoned professional in the theater arts, currently serving as an Associate Artist at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater since 2005, where expertise spans acting, directing, and coaching in voice, text, and dialect. Concurrently, Zivot has held a professorship at Rollins College since 2004. From 2011 to December 2020, Zivot was the Resident Director and Actor at Mad Cow Theatre, directing notable productions such as "Next Fall," "Hedda Gabler," "Billy Bishop Goes to War," and "Mrs. Warren's Profession," in addition to portraying Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman." Zivot holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The A.C.T. Conservatory and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Southern Methodist University.
Orlando Shakes
Orlando Shakes, in partnership with UCF, produces classic, contemporary, and children’s plays. the Theater continues to provide an innovative world-class theatrical experience to its guests while showcasing William Shakespeare’s legacy as the cornerstone of the company. Orlando Shakes, they stand against injustice. They condemn systemic racism andbrutal acts of violence against Black people. They stand by Black colleagues, patrons, friends, neighbors, and the entire Black community.