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Comment on “Romeo and Juliet” – Blood Runs Cool in Cerebral Production at Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Rosey

Rosey — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:04:33 +0000

A burrito might have helped…But only with a heaping helping of sour cream and guacamole and a few raw habeneros for the heat that is lacking! I’d be very curious if your second take of the play is very different….Unless this couple of lovers discovers some on-stage chemistry…and that is always possible, I suppose…Thanks for your comment!

Comment on “Romeo and Juliet” – Blood Runs Cool in Cerebral Production at Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Sunny Anderson

Sunny Anderson — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:59:06 +0000

Interesting review. I saw the play Sunday night and have been mulling it over all day. Something didn’t work for me and I couldn’t put my finger on it. I loved the set, enjoyed the youthfulness of the lovers, and appreciated the beautiful and poetic language. But something was missing. I think I agree with Rosey that the passion between the young lovers was not there. They looked beautiful, they spoke the lines well, but the heart was missing from the core. And without that, the tragedy is moves down from the grand scale. I will see the production again later in the season to see if I change my mind (for the record, I did not eat a burrito before attending).

Comment on Barbara Peeters – Don’t Ask her about “Humanoids from the Deep” by Jo-Ann Mercurio 'Joey'

Jo-Ann Mercurio 'Joey' — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:39:53 +0000

Hey Peety, Don’t know if you remember me. Just ame upon this of you and was so pleased. Hope you are well and busy. Love Joey

Comment on Secret Acting Troupe Plays Only for the Gods by Rosey

Rosey — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:51:59 +0000

Thanks Sayward! Hope all is well in the southland. Sounds like I’ll see you soon….Blessings.

Comment on Secret Acting Troupe Plays Only for the Gods by Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:49:45 +0000

Your writing is wonderful, as always! Thanks for the fun read!! Looking forward to more Shakespearean plays this summer!

Comment on “Animal Crackers” – Groucho Sendup Uncanny at Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Rosey

Rosey — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:42:52 +0000

Thanks, Mick, for adding your comments. This really was/is one funny comedy. Glad too that you gave credit to Hay and Yaji. The look was very well conceived and executed…

Comment on “Animal Crackers” – Groucho Sendup Uncanny at Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Mick

Mick — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:26:53 +0000

“Animal Crackers” is the best comedy I have seen in the theater in years. Mark Bedards performance is brilliant as well as the supporting cast. Live music on stage, singing, dancing, ad libs all created a wonderful evening in live theater. Scenery by legendary designer Richard Hay and costumes by Shigeru Yaji, music and choreography all added to the magic of a perfectly hilarous and joyful evening. Two hours of forgetting all your troubles…..get your tickets now!

Comment on For Martin Majkut, “Ensouling an Orchestra” is More than a Metaphor by Randy Wilson

Randy Wilson — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:10:55 +0000

A beautifully written piece about what sounds like an amazing conductor. Can’t wait to hear and see for myself!

Comment on Suffering from Shakespeare Festival Withdrawal? David Kelly and OSF “All-Stars” Perform in Ashland New Plays Festival This Week! by Bill

Bill — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:30:25 +0000

ANPF 2011 is going to be one of the best yet. Thanks for posting the article and see you at the readings.

Comment on “Julius Caesar” – Powerful & Provocative at Oregon Shakespeare Festival by M

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:05:09 +0000

I attended this play last weekend and was profoundly disappointed. I was part of a group including a literature major and an art major, and we have all attended plays at OSF for many years. As always, the acting was superb. No question OSF has only the finest actors in the industry. I have seen Danforth Comins play Coriolanus and he was excellent in that production as well. Frankly, the set was horrible. I understand minimalist, however, this was ridiculous. I kept waiting for them to bring in the props, I kept thinking, there will be a set, but this was worse than a high school theatre! Really, metal and vinyl cafeteria chairs? I have come to expect much more from OSF. I doubt I will attend other plays done by this director. However, to reiterate, the acting was amazing, as always. When I saw that a woman was cast as Caesar, I had my doubts, but Vilma Silva pulls it off very well. If you plan on seeing only one play at OSF this season, skip Caesar but don’t miss Measure for Measure. I saw this play the same weekend, it was incredible!!