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“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Galen

A Midsummer Night’s Dream written by William Shakespearedirected by Joseph Haj Ashland, ORat the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Oh dear! I really didn’t want my last comments on this COVID-19 affected season to be anything but positive. I had hoped that … Continue reading →

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“Copper Children”

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Galen

written by Karen Zacariasdirected by Shariffa Ali Ashland, ORat the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Copper Children has much going for it: an under-told, important story, a talented playwright who entertained and educated us with Destiny of Desire, and an experienced and … Continue reading →

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“Peter and the Starcatcher”

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Galen

story by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearsonadapted for theater by Rick Elicemusic by Wayne Barkerrdirected by Matt Goodrich Ashland, ORat the Oregon Shakespeare Festival I didn’t grow up watching, reading, or otherwise being infused with Peter Pan lore. Sure, I … Continue reading →

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“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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“Significant Other”

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Galen

We walked away from the theater disappointed that a witty, entertaining evening ended with the message that straight millennials will couple up in happy marriage while their gay contemporaries are destined to remain single and desperate. As much as I … Continue reading →

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