backstage pass
Welcome to the Backstage Pass, the exclusive podcast series of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. This monthly series will feature interviews with OSF artistic staff, guest artists and actors. You can listen now or download podcasts for future listening. Some helpful hints are listed on the right.
Speak the Speech, I Pray You
Guest Voice and Text Director Ursula Meyer talks about her way with words.
Chatting with Robynn Rodriguez
The OSF veteran actor talks about this season's roles in Coriolanus and Our Town.
Only Connect: Talking about Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
OSF Director of Dramaturgy and Literary Development Lue Douthit speaks about why she loves Luis Alfaro's new play.
Reaching Out in the Valley
OSF actor Juan Rivera LeBron talks about his transatlantic bilingual theatre research, and outreach to the Spanish-speaking youth of the Rogue Valley.
Bridging Generations
Artistic Director emeritus Libby Appel discusses A View from the Bridge on the first day of rehearsal.
Chronicling America
Alison Carey, director of American Revolutions: The United States History Cycle, shares her hopes, challenges and vision for this 10-year, 37-play project-the largest in OSF's history.
Changing Up the Green Show
Claudia Alick, community producer, provides a glimpse of the kaleidoscope that OSF’s Green Show will be this summer, as she dives into applications from hundreds of performers of every stripe vying for a space on the outdoor deck.
Being Witnesses: Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter
Director Jessica Thebus speaks about the joys and pressures of directing a world premiere, and the qualities of Julie Marie Myatt’s script that make it a must-see play.
Finding Humanity in Iago
Actor Dan Donohue shares his initial thoughts on assaying the role of Iago, one of the Bard’s most fascinating villains.