Tag Archives: Oregon Shakespeare Festival

“Bring Down the House, Part II”

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Galen

by William Shakespeareadapted by Rosa Joshi and Kate Wisniewskidirected by Rosa Joshi Ashland, ORat the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Through a scheduling snafu I missed the opening of Bring Down the House, Part I and took up the Henry VI story … Continue reading →

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“Hairspray” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Galen

Hairspray created and written by John Watersbook by Thomas Meehan and Mark O’Donnellmusic by Marc Shaimandirected by Christopher Liam Moore Prepare to smile, laugh, feel good, applaud, and appreciate an uplifting story sung and danced into your heart by a … Continue reading →

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“Cambodian Rock Band” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Galen

Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yeedirected by Chay Yew Understanding your parents and their motivations is a difficult and uncomfortable act for most of us humans. In Cambodian Rock Band it’s an impossible task for first-generation American Neary (played by … Continue reading →

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“As You Like It” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Galen

As You Like It by William Shakespearedirected by Rosa Joshi At the very least yet another romp through Arden Forest should be enjoyable fun. Done with artistry, a director can use this comedy to make Shakespeare seem like a feminist. … Continue reading →

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“Manahatta” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Manahatta by Mary Kathryn Nagle directed by Laurie Woolery This world-premiere production tells the story of the poor treatment of  Native American people by Imperialistic white “settlers”, brillianty weaves together narratives four centuries apart, … Continue reading →

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