Orlando Shakes
Heidi Schiemer is an accomplished costume designer with extensive experience in theater. Currently serving as Draper/First Hand at Orlando Shakespeare Theater since November 2014, Heidi has previously held the position of resident costume designer at both Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival from July 2000 to September 2014. Heidi's academic background includes a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Costume Design from the University of South Dakota, earned between 1997 and 2000, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from the University of Central Florida, completed from 1989 to 1991.
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.