Tag Archives: OSF

Destiny of Desire

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Destiny of Desire by Karen Zacarías directed by José Luis Valenzuela Destiny of Desire is an evening of a schlocky, cheesy, unbelievable, perfectly-executed, spectacularly entertaining, brilliantly-written live telenovela. Before I write my 1000 words … Continue reading →

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Othello

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Othello by William Shakespeare directed by Bill Rauch I know I have seen Othello before, at least a couple of times. But, I never experienced this deliberate, painful story with believable Evil, blinded goodness, and … Continue reading →

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Henry IV, Part 2

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Henry IV, Part 2 By William Shakespeare Directed by Carl Cofield  This production is unique in my Ashland experience. Not in a good way. At all. The Festival is allowing an actor to go … Continue reading →

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The River Bride

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival The River Bride by Marisela Treviño Orta Some plays are so mystical and rich with meaning that I feel inadequate. I know I should be getting more from the plot, from the language, from gestures, from … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Director Christopher Liam Moore invented a brilliant, fun concept for this workhorse comedy: set it on a 1930’s movie musical set.  Emphasize the scripted music and add more song and dance!  Unleash … Continue reading →

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