In the fall of 2015, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced a new commissioning program called Play on! 36 playwrights translate Shakespeare. Learn how we’ve grown since then!
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“The typical Shakespeare production follows an odd convention: a contemporary setting with Elizabethan language. What if we flipped that? Contemporary language with an Elizabethan setting. What might we learn about the plays from putting them through that lens?”
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Our translations have been produced in the U.S. and Europe to critical acclaim. Hear about our work and practice in the reviews and articles below!
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“Richard II”: A Unique Shakespearean Experience – At Magic
Theatrius reviewer says The Magic’s Richard II allows her to “see myself on stage or working behind the scenes” of this all-womxn and non-binary cast.
Magic Theatre’s “Richard II” remarkably reminiscent of current world order
The Daily Californian deems The Magic’s Richard II production a “fantastic performance” and “captures the essence of ‘Richard II’ in seamlessly shortened scenes.”
OSF Features “Coriolanus” Behind the Scenes & More
Dr. Lue Douthit and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Associate Director, Rosa Joshi, give audiences a glance behind-the-scenes of the powerful Coriolanus production.
Review: Shakespeare’s ‘Richard II’ (Translated for the Modern Ear by Naomi Iizuka) at Magic Theatre (*****)
“A triumph!”
Theatre Storm gives Richard II a five-star review.
Theatre Storm gives Richard II a five-star review.
“Richard II” Exposes ‘Back to the Future’ Politics – At Magic
“‘Richard II’ bestows two lessons: First, beware of cousins. Second, decide and then demonstrate what you believe is patriotic on November 5.”
Review: OSF’s ‘Coriolanus’ takes viewers into the mind of a warrior
“Brilliantly staged and masterfully translated from Shakespeare’s text, the story of war and politics hits close to home.”
Review: Brilliant acting, direction in Magic Theatre’s contemporary take on ‘Richard II’
“It’s nice for scholars and theater nerds to have access to Play On’s 21st-century Shakespeare script, and quite exciting to see the way brilliant acting and direction can bring scripts like these to theatrical life.”
Review: Shakespeare is adrenaline in Magic Theatre’s thrilling ‘Richard II’
Datebook gives a star review of The Magic’s Richard II, highlighting its stellar performances, direction, and stage design.
What’s new under the stars at Idaho Shakespeare? For one, a modern Midsummer twist
Sara Bruner and Dr. Lue Douthit discuss Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in this exclusive interview by Boise State Public Radio.
“I sat me down, Divised a new commission”- A collaborative new take on Hamlet
The Siskiyou delivers a shining recap of UNIVERSES’ reading of Hamlet at Ashland New Plays Festival.