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What is a Rehearsal Without a River? 

8/15/2014

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PictureAn OAT adventure to Eagle Creek.
Hello Again My Friends,
     We had a wonderful first week of rehearsal. We managed to complete a lot of blocking and had very few hiccups along the way. However, we have had our first lantern casualty. Looks like I get to go outdoor equipment shopping soon! 
    Last night was a beautiful night for Shakespeare in the park. Once again we were graced by the melodious music of the Great Highland Bagpipes. (An instrument so loud it can be heard above the din of rush hour traffic.) What has been most fun for me has been watching the actors make discoveries about their characters as we go along and seeing the beauty and mystery of our rehearsal space inform choices and decisions. This process really is becoming quite an adventure. 


     On another note, tragedy struck last night as one of OAT's beloved spirit animal mascots, a Beta fish named Cori, passed away peacefully in his tank. He was brought to the end of rehearsal and we gave him a proper burial at river side complete with bouquets of wildflowers arranged by our Mercutio (Jessica Hillenbrand)  and a full cast acapella rendition of Amazing Grace. It was actually quite moving. The beautiful city lights in the back ground set the mood as the smooth waves of the Willamette, lapping at our feet, conducted us as we sang Cori to the great Beta tank in the sky. 
   I am really looking forward to next week and starting to piece together the elements of the story. Hopefully we get to start including more of the set pieces that make OAT productions so wonderful.

"The greatest risk one will ever take in life is to take none." 
Until next time
~Will

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Not as beautiful as Cori but it's the best I could do.
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    William Steele
    He is the Artistic Director of Oregon Adventure Theatre.
    He directed Macbeth this last year while acting in Much Ado, and directed Romeo and Juliet the year before. He was born and raised in Oregon. and is proud to call the Pacific Northwest his home. You can expect stories about the intricacies of staging a full production outdoors, even when the weather management team is slacking off.


    Ryan Westwood 
    He's an actor who has moved from Chicago to Portland to help fund and raise this girl-next-door theatre company. He was the beloved Benedick in this years Much Ado, and a slew of fun faces in Macbeth.  He's also a Musician, a Busker, and a proud owner of a Ukulele named Susanna. From Ryan you can expect general, joyful silliness, and the differences between working as an actor in Chicago and in Portland.

    Jordin Bradley 
    She is Company Manager for OAT and is also acted in both of this summer season's productions as Don John, Dogberry, Menteth, Cathness, and Young Siward. Jordin is originally from sunny San Rafael, California, but has been living in rainy (Beautiful! Exotic! Never dull!) Portland, Oregon for the past four years, and loving it. From Jordin, you can expect to hear about the challenges and joys of working as both a businesswoman and an artist  for the same theatre company.

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