Kaytlin McIntyre: “Theater is a team sport — it’s the most collaborative art form, and a successful show at OSF will often require dozens, if not hundreds, of people to be operating in seamless coordination.”
At season preview parties for major donors on Nov. 9, Rogue Theater Company unveiled another slate of provocative plays and powerhouse casts, continuing its tradition of pairing bold storytelling with stellar casts.
Ashland, long celebrated for its Shakespearean drama, is about to trade soliloquies for sarcasm. From Dec. 5 to 7, the city will host the inaugural Ashland Sarcasm Festival (ASF!), a comedy takeover designed to fill theaters, bars and restaurants with sharp wit, satire and laughter.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s leadership on Monday took part in a public discussion about the festival’s finances, attendance and future goals.
Review: As the last stop on Camelot Theatre’s American Masters Drama series, “Bus Stop” brings William Inge’s 1955 classic to life with tenderness and honesty.
Performances of “A Judy Garland Christmas” at the Angus Bowmer Theatre are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, and at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20-21. Ticket prices start at $45.
With the close of this year’s Oregon Shakespeare Festival, organizers will take part in a free public program about this past season and the festival’s future on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Ashland Public Library.
Sage on Stage: An enthusiastic fan of the Rogue Theater Company ask how decisions are made artistically to best showcase a production, especially in the choice of stage configuration.
“Hansel & Gretel, Panto” runs from Nov. 19 through Dec. 31 at the Camelot Theatre, promising a blend of humor, music and heart.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has announced casting and directors for its 2026 season
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market is offering $40 in emergency market money to help SNAP recipients buy food and support local farmers amid the legal battle over funding the federal program.
ICE raids, food insecurity and looming cuts to Medicaid and Medicare topped the conversation at a rally and food drive hosted by State Sen. Jeff Golden on Saturday in Medford that drew about 100 people.
George Kramer: Three members of the Ashland City Council voted against putting the question of whether residents should have a say before new fees or taxes are added to our monthly utility bills. Three others supported asking voters that question. Mayor Graham voted no, against democracy, which means the only way this question can be put to the voters is through the petition process.
Kaytlin McIntyre: “Theater is a team sport — it’s the most collaborative art form, and a successful show at OSF will often require dozens, if not hundreds, of people to be operating in seamless coordination.”
Plans for Ashland Mill — the largest development proposal in Ashland’s history — are now in the hands of the city. In early October, Townmakers LLC filed a formal application to build what the developers call a “complete community” on 61 acres of Ashland’s southeast side.
Obituary: Harriet L. Williams passed away on Sept. 19, 2025. She was 97. Harriet had lived in Ashland for five years, having lived in Chicago, Skokie and Scottsdale before.
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