Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season springs to life * Oregon ArtsWatch

"The first production of the season, A Midsummer Night's Dream, runs in repertory March 13 through Oct. 25 in the Bowmer Theatre. Directed by Marcela Lorca, the comedy of romance, illusion and transformation features original music by Justin Huertas, who also plays the mischievous Puck. The production includes Al Espinosa as Bottom and Jessika D. Williams as Titania, bringing together OSF ensemble members in one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays."

"The following evening, March 14, Come From Away opens in the Bowmer and runs through Oct. 23. Directed by Laurie Woolery, the musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein recounts the true story of the Newfoundland town of Gander, which welcomed 7,000 stranded airline passengers after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001."

"OSF Artistic Director Tim Bond said earlier that the production reflects the festival's ongoing interest in stories of compassion and community. 'As we face the attacks on our democracy and on immigrants,' he said, 'it felt important to celebrate a moment when a community stepped up to support folks who arrived from other places.'"

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival launches its 2026 season beginning March 13 with preview performances of three major productions: A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Marcela Lorca, the Tony-winning musical Come From Away directed by Laurie Woolery, and Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. These productions represent the first phase of a 10-show repertory lineup running through October 25 across the festival's three theaters. A Midsummer Night's Dream features original music by Justin Huertas, who plays Puck, alongside ensemble members Al Espinosa and Jessika D. Williams. Come From Away tells the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, welcoming 7,000 stranded passengers after September 11, 2001. The festival introduces a new digital ticket-delivery system replacing home printing options.

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