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Sage on Stage: What grabs Jessica Sage when she sees a director’s work? Passion, insight and empathy. That inspires her and gets her imagination to work.
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Sage on Stage: What grabs Jessica Sage when she sees a director’s work? Passion, insight and empathy. That inspires her and gets her imagination to work.
Sage on Stage: Jessica Sage, artistic director of the Rogue Theater Company, emphasizes the importance of collaboration among all the people involved in a performance. It’s the foundation of a strong, successful production.
Sage on Stage: In this column, Jessica Sage discusses grappling with the subject of suicide in drama — a theme that delves into the deepest questions that arise from the human experience. The latest RTC production, “Gidion’s Knot,” deals with this tragic theme.
Sage on Stage: This column, Jessica Sage delves into the process of choosing the right actor for the right role — and making magic.
Sage on Stage: This month, Jessica Sage reflects on how she develops her characters as an actor. Unsurprisingly, there’s a lot more to it than you might think.
Sage on Stage: This week, Jessica answers the question “Why a reading and not a full blown production?” And she admits what was her most embarrassing moment.
Jessica Sage: Actors who direct know that an actor’s most crucial role onstage is to reveal a truth to the audience. Directing allows for a more significant role in shaping the overall creative vision of a project, and it challenges artistic boundaries.
Sage on Stage: The play’s the thing — the things, really — that make up a theatrical season. How does one go about picking those plays? Oh, and what’s a “gadfly”?
Sage on Stage: In which we find out what both Abraham Lincoln and Sarah Bernhardt might have to do with the “break a leg” saying — and tricks actors use to memorize lengthy scripts.
Sage on Stage: Can you hear me now? What to do when you can’t hear an actor — plus, what are some of the many stage-related superstitions?
Ashland’s hiatus of dry days ends with five straight days with rain showers in the forecast, according to a National Weather Service forecast as of Wednesday evening. Showers are expected during the day Thursday and Friday, in the evening Saturday, night and day Sunday and during Monday’s Presidents Day holiday day.
The city of Ashland’s police volunteer program, which had around 30 volunteers before the COVID pandemic, now has only around 10. Volunteers help put extra eyes on patrol areas such as Lithia Park and the bike path and help manage special events such as parades.
Oregon could have far fewer firefighters ready to battle blazes on federal lands next fire season — and may do less advance work aimed at mitigating the risk of large fires — due to the Trump administration’s hiring freeze and funding cuts, according to U.S. lawmakers.
Catty Corner: When you travel, your cats will (want to) stay home — and here are a few tips for how to keep them safe, comfortable and happy while you’re away.
“Be Gun Smart… Whether or Not You Own a Firearm” is a free public program set for 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the Gresham Room at the Ashland Public Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. The speakers will be Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara and Jackson County Sheriff Nate Sickler.
The Ashland Community Emergency Response Team will offer training on how to offer basic medical aid, including administering naloxone in case of opioid overdoses, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 12. The training is free and open to the public starting at 6 p.m. at Ashland Fire Station No. 1 at 455 Siskiyou Blvd.
(It’s free)