Theater Reviews
The Root of the Problem, Counterfeit Debt
In other posts, I have written long expositions of why we are in a financial crisis. I have decided to write several short posts on the subject as well.
The root of the problem is counterfeit money. I’m sure that’s a statement worthy of a double take for most people, but it is true.
In today’s world, [...]
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Review: Our Town
Our Town is the first 20th century play to be produced on the Elizabethan Stage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival . Given this year’s production, I’d say it’s a safe bet to expect more. This well-acted production takes no "chances" with the source material, Thornton Wilder’s 1930’s play, and contents itself with giving us the [...]
14Jul2008 | John | Comments Off | Continued
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Oh. My. God.
If you’ve already seen one or six productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream , and you’re thinking that you can skip this year’s production at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival … wrong wrong-y wrong wrong. Assuming you can still get tickets, buy two: one to see the show, and one to sacrifice to Dionysus [...]
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Review: Othello
This year our trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival began with Othello . My experience with the play only goes so far as a reading and a movie, so I was excited to have a company I’m fond of introduce me to the work.
Well.
Many individual components of the production were very good. First and foremost [...]

