February 16, 2026
Subscribe to the newsletter (it's free!)
Visit the new "Our Events" page
ashland.news
Support Ashland.news
Sponsor Ashland.news

OSF cancels multiple shows due to COVID-19 among some performers

Jada Alston Owens as Juliet and Jeremy Gallardo as Romeo perform a scene in Oregon Shakespeare Festival's production of "Romeo and Juliet." Jenny Graham photo
August 9, 2023

Ticket holders can get refunds, ticket vouchers, or donate their tickets

Ashland.news staff report

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced on social media platforms on Wednesday afternoon that multiple performances have been canceled this week due to COVID-19 cases among its performing and understudy company.

The following performances have been canceled this week:

  • “Romeo and Juliet”: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9; 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10; 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12
  • “The Three Musketeers”: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • “Twelfth Night”: 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10; 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12

“We had every hope that the show could go on, but the health of our artists and crews is of top priority,” stated the post.

Ticket holders will be offered the opportunity to exchange, donate, receive a voucher or a refund for tickets to a show that has been canceled, according to a tweet on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. 

Ticket holders will be notified if there are additional changes made to shows, according to OSF.

Reach Ashland.news staff reporter Holly Dillemuth at [email protected].

Picture of Bert Etling

Bert Etling

Bert Etling is the executive editor of Ashland.news. Email him at [email protected].

Related Posts...

BLM seeks summer artist-in-residence applicants

February 14, 2026

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials are accepting applications for the agency’s annual summer artist-in-residence programs: one at the historic Rogue River Ranch National Historic Site and another at the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The artists will have the opportunity to capture these lands during a milestone year.

Read More »

Our Sponsors

Camelot Theatre You can't take it with you Talent Oregon
Ashland Climate Collaborative Sreets for Everyone Ashland Oregon

Latest posts

Letter: Say no to war against Iran

February 16, 2026

John Marciano and Leslie Dwyer: Benjamin Netanyahu, the genocidal war criminal, just met with President Donald Trump, urging Trump to join a war against Iran. This would be an unfounded, unjust war that is clearly against international law and the U.S. Constitution.

Read More >

BLM seeks summer artist-in-residence applicants

February 14, 2026

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials are accepting applications for the agency’s annual summer artist-in-residence programs: one at the historic Rogue River Ranch National Historic Site and another at the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The artists will have the opportunity to capture these lands during a milestone year.

Read More >

Our Sponsors

Become a sponsor

Explore More...

Letter: City manager should live in Ashland if she wants to raise fees on residents

Tom Dimitre: Make it a requirement that any city official who can propose fee increases be required to live in the city.
Read More >

Letter: Say no to war against Iran

John Marciano and Leslie Dwyer: Benjamin Netanyahu, the genocidal war criminal, just met with President Donald Trump, urging Trump to join a war against Iran. This would be an unfounded, unjust war that is clearly against international law and the U.S. Constitution.
Read More >

Word Puzzle: Acrostic #10: Lit Learning

This bonus acrostic contains a quote from a philosopher about learning. Solve it in your browser or download and print; how to solve acrostics. Next Friday's crossword: CrosspOLLInation 2026 Spring #01. Check out the Mini crossword on Tuesdays.
Read More >

In split decision, Ashland Planning Commission gives partial approval to North Main Street housing project

Ashland Planning Commission Chair Lisa Verner cast the deciding vote to partially approve, partially deny a housing project at 431 N. Main St., at the prominent corner of N. Main and Nursery Streets in the city’s nationally registered Skidmore Academy Historic District in a dramatic ending to the meeting of Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Read More >

BLM seeks summer artist-in-residence applicants

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials are accepting applications for the agency’s annual summer artist-in-residence programs: one at the historic Rogue River Ranch National Historic Site and another at the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The artists will have the opportunity to capture these lands during a milestone year.
Read More >

Don't Miss Our Top Stories

Get our newsletter delivered to your inbox three times a week.
It’s FREE and you can cancel anytime.

Subscribe Now
No Thanks
ashland.news logo

Subscribe to the newsletter and get local news sent directly to your inbox.

(It’s free)