Author Archives: Galen Workman

“Lizard Boy” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Galen Workman

“Lizard Boy” is a rock muscial coming of age story that is so off-the-wall that it not threatening to teenagers, young adults, or old adults. It’s captivating. 5 Stars out of 5! Continue reading →

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“Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Galen Workman

“Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender” blends personal details with gender truths in a remarkable event.  The performance rates five stars. Continue reading →

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“Smote This” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Galen Workman

This one-person show by OSF veteran Rodney Gardiner is intense, personal, real, and not to be missed (and like all of the one-person shows the run is too short, so go now). Continue reading →

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“Born with Teeth” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Galen Workman

I am happy to have seen this theater-goers mental masturbation show which was well done but fails the “so what” test. Continue reading →

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“Macbeth” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Galen Workman

This production has characters, nuance, coherence, and still the amazing language and events. It is not a good Macbeth, it is a spectacular Macbeth. Continue reading →

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