Meet Bill Rauch
Named Artistic Director Designate in August 2006,
Bill will be full time in June 2007
New Artistic Director Bill Rauch.
Photo: David Cooper.
“From the moment I first worked in Ashland over five years ago, I fell in love with the Festival’s three-theater campus, the ever-surprising rotating rep of plays, and the brilliant company of artists, artisans and administrators. With our devoted and multi-generational audiences, OSF is a true people’s theater: not only preserving the past, but creating the theater of the future. Building on the Festival’s distinguished history and Libby Appel’s inspiring legacy in particular, I look forward to partnering with Paul Nicholson to lead OSF to achieve its full potential as both a regional resource and a truly national theater company.”
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Bill took a few moments to speak with Jefferson Public Radio News Director Jessica Robinson about the announcement of his new position. Bill Rauch to take reins at OSF/Jefferson Daily
As co-founder of Cornerstone Theater in Los Angeles and Artistic Director for 20 years, Bill directed numerous community-based productions. He has directed at OSF for the past five seasons and his production of Sarah Ruhl’s play, The Clean House is currently on stage at the Lincoln Center in New York. View slideshow of Bill's production history.
Bill also recently sat down with radio producer Steve Rowland to discuss a variety of topics, including the importance of stories and live theater, OSF’s values and national reputation, and why he wants to come to Ashland.
Read a Q & A with Bill Rauch