Category Archives: plays

“The Underpants Godot”

The Underpants Godot By Duncan PflasterDirected by Alan Quismorio What fun! Especially for a theater fan who still cringes when he remembers going to a production of Waiting for Godot when he was precocious senior in high school. I was … Continue reading

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“As You Like It” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

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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The 2018 Oregon Shakespeare Festival Season Rankings

The Ranking of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2018 Season by Ozdachs the Elder Three-Way Tie for Best Show of 2018, in alphabetical order: Destiny of Desire Oklahoma  Snow in Midsummer  Manahatta  Othello  Henry V  The Book of Will  Love’s Labor’s … Continue reading

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Love’s Labor’s Lost at Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Love’s Labor’s Lost by William Shakespeare directed by Amanda Dehnert After I wrote my delayed review of Manahatta last month I was ready to post my season ratings for the excellent 2018 OSF season. … Continue reading

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“Manahatta” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

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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