ASHLAND, OR (December 11, 2024) – The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is thrilled to unveil the casts and creative teams for its highly anticipated 2025 season, a milestone year celebrating 90 years of artistic excellence since its founding by Angus L. Bowmer in 1935. This landmark season promises the spectacular return of OSF’s signature rotating repertory model and features nine productions that will captivate audiences from March through October.
This milestone year, themed “Homecoming,” brings together a dynamic mix of seasoned OSF veterans and fresh new faces. Together, these artists will showcase a season that captures the breadth and depth of OSF’s creative spirit, offering audiences bold perspectives and exceptional storytelling.
“Our 90th season is more than a celebration—it’s a testament to the talent and creativity that have made OSF a cornerstone of American theatre,” said Tim Bond, OSF Artistic Director. “We’re honored to welcome these incredible artists, whose vision and passion will make this anniversary season truly extraordinary.”
Tickets to the 2025 season are now on sale and start at $36. For more information about the productions, casts, and creative teams, visit
www.osfashland.org.
2025 CAST AND CREATIVE TEAMS*
*Casting is subject to change both before and throughout the season. Roles not listed are yet to be cast.
Julius Caesar
By
William Shakespeare
Directed by
Rosa Joshi
Produced in association with upstart crow collective
March 7 – October 26, 2025
“The evil that men do lives after them”
Shakespeare’s iconic political thriller takes the stage in a bold new production directed by
Rosa Joshi. This dynamic, physical retelling features an all-female and nonbinary cast and delves deep into themes of power, betrayal, and loyalty. Presented in association with
upstart crow collective, this production will run all season in the Angus Bowmer Theatre.
The cast:
Amelio García as Caska,
Nell Geisslinger as Cinna,
Kate Hurster as Brutus,
Ava Mingo as Soothsayer / Octavius,
Uma Paranjpe as Lucius / Cinna the Poet,
Antoinette Robinson as Trebonius,
Betsy Schwartz as Portia / Flavius,
Caroline Shaffer as Calpurnia,
Erica Sullivan as Decius,
Lisa Ann Tejero as Cicero,
Sheila Tousey as Ligarius / Murellus / Lepidus,
Jessika D. Williams as Mark Antony,
Kate Wisniewski as Julius Caesar, and
Caro Zeller as Cassius.
The creative team:
Rosa Joshi, Director;
Alice Gosti, Movement Director;
Luciana Stecconi, Scenic Designer;
Sara Ryung Clement, Costume Designer;
Geoff Korf, Lighting Designer;
Kaitlyn Pietras, Projection Designer;
Caroline Eng, Sound Designer;
Palmer Hefferan, Composer;
Paul Adolphsen, Dramaturg;
Karen Kopryanski, Voice & Text Director;
Bobbin Ramsey, FAIR Assistant Director;
U. Jonathan Toppo, Fight Director;
Rocío Mendez, Intimacy Director & Associate Fight Director;
Quy Ton, Production Stage Manager;
Katherine Nelson, Assistant Stage Manager; and
Anna Vraney, 2nd Assistant Stage Manager.
The Importance of Being Earnest
By
Oscar Wilde
Directed by
Desdemona Chiang
March 8 – October 25, 2025
“A comedy of (hardly any) manners”
Oscar Wilde’s sharp-witted classic is transported to the British Malay Peninsula, blending cultures in a lively reimagining of his beloved comedy of manners. Directed by
Desdemona Chiang, this production combines Wilde’s biting humor with a fresh perspective on identity, love, and social expectations, running all season in the Angus Bowmer Theatre.
The cast:
Linda Alper as Lady Bracknell,
Kiki deLohr as Gwendolen Fairfax,
Thilini Dissanayake as Cecily Cardew,
Hao Feng as Algernon Moncrieff,
Amelio García as Merriman,
David Kelly as Rev. Canon Chasuble,
Julian Remulla as John Worthing,
Lisa Ann Tejero as Miss Prism, and
Rex Young as Lane.
The creative team:
Desdemona Chiang, Director;
Se Oh, Scenic Designer;
Melissa Torchia, Costume Designer;
Solomon Weisbard, Lighting Designer;
Andre J. Pluess, Sound Designer & Composer;
Gina Pisasale, Dramaturg;
Adi Cabral, Voice & Text Director;
U. Jonathan Toppo, Fight Director;
Samantha Kaufman, Intimacy Director;
Jayna Shoda Meyer, FAIR Assistant Director;
Chris Schweiger, Production Stage Manager;
Trixie Eunhae Hong, Assistant Stage Manager; and
Caroline Villaseñor Wilkes, Rehearsal Production Assistant.
August Wilson’s
Jitney
Directed by
Tim Bond
March 9 – July 20, 2025
“A ride of redemption and resilience”
Set in 1970s Pittsburgh, August Wilson’s
Jitney captures the struggles and triumphs of a group of unlicensed cab drivers fighting to save their community hub. Directed by
Tim Bond, this poignant and poetic play reflects themes of redemption, family, and the human spirit.
The cast:
Aldo Billingslea as Doub,
Christian Denzel Bufford as Philmore,
Chris Butler as Booster,
Preston Butler III as Youngblood,
Reginald André Jackson as Shealy,
Kevin Kenerly as Turnbo,
Folami Williams as Rena,
James A. Williams as Jim Becker, and
Tyrone Wilson as Fielding.
The creative team:
Tim Bond, Director;
Scott Bradley, Scenic Designer;
Helen Q. Huang, Costume Designer;
Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz, Lighting Designer;
Michael Keck, Sound Designer & Composer;
Constanza Romero, Dramaturgical Consultant;
Judy Moreland, Voice & Text Director;
U. Jonathan Toppo, Fight Director;
Rocío Mendez, Intimacy Director;
Rodney Gardiner, August Wilson Fellowship Assistant Director;
Emily Robinson, Production Stage Manager;
Finlay Kuester, Assistant Stage Manager; and
Erika Bruzual, Rehearsal Production Assistant.
“August Wilson’s
Jitney” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
Shane
by
Karen Zacarías
Adapted from the novel by
Jack Schaefer
Directed by
Blake Robison
July 31 – October 25, 2025
“What makes a good man?”
Set against the backdrop of the Wyoming frontier, this powerful adaptation by
Karen Zacarías reimagines the classic Western tale, challenging myths about the American West. Directed by
Blake Robison,
Shane explores morality, justice, and the complexities of heroism.
The cast:
Chris Butler as Shane,
Gabriela Fernandez-Coffey as Marian Starrett,
Tim Getman as Ernie Wright / Stark Wilson,
William Thomas Hodgson as Chris Johnson,
David Kelly as Luke Fletcher,
Armando McClain as Joe Starrett,
Daniel José Molina as Older Bob / Bobby Starrett,
Katie Anvil Rich as Winona Stephens,
Jonathan Luke Stevens as Curly,
Roberto Tolentino as Slim, and
Rex Young as Jake Ledyard / Sam Grafton.
The creative team:
Karen Zacarías, Playwright;
Blake Robison, Director;
Lex Liang, Scenic Designer;
Trevor Bowen, Costume Designer;
Pablo Santiago, Lighting Designer;
Matthew M. Nielson, Sound Designer & Composer;
Vanessa Severo, Movement Director;
Michelle Lopez-Rios, Voice & Text Director;
U. Jonathan Toppo, Fight Director & Associate Intimacy Director;
Rocío Mendez, Intimacy Director & Associate Fight Director;
Miguel Ángel López, FAIR Assistant Director;
Rick Sordelet & Christian Kelly-Sordelet, Original Fight Directors;
Chris Schweiger, Production Stage Manager;
Charlie Mooz, Assistant Stage Manager; and
Erika Bruzual, Rehearsal Production Assistant.
Fat Ham
By
James Ijames
Directed by
Elizabeth Carter
March 11 – June 27, 2025
“A Southern-fried take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet”
This Pulitzer Prize-winning riff on
Hamlet brings humor and heart to the story of Juicy, a queer Black man navigating family dynamics, identity, and revenge. Directed by
Elizabeth Carter,
Fat Ham transforms the Bard’s tragedy into a sizzling and hilarious family cookout.
The cast:
Saran Evelyn Bakari as Opal,
Aldo Billingslea as Pap / Rev,
Christian Denzel Bufford as Larry,
Marshall W. Mabry IV as Juicy,
Davied Morales as Tio, and
Shaunyce D. Omar as Rabby
The creative team:
James Ijames, Playwright;
Elizabeth Carter, Director;
Collette Pollard, Scenic Designer;
Samantha C. Jones, Costume Designer;
Amina Alexander, Lighting Designer;
T. Carlis Roberts, Sound Designer, Composer & Music Director;
Rocío Mendez, Fight Director & Intimacy Director;
Samantha Kaufman, Associate Fight Director & Associate Intimacy Director;
Brenda Marie Palestina, FAIR Assistant Director;
Moira Gleason, Production Stage Manager; and
Citlalin Zapata Sanchez, Assistant Stage Manager.
"
Fat Ham" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
As You Like It
By
William Shakespeare
Directed by
Lisa Peterson
April 16 – October 25, 2025
“Love will find a way”
Journey into the Forest of Arden with this lively, song-filled production of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Directed by
Lisa Peterson,
As You Like It blends 1960s-infused charm with themes of love, self-discovery, and transformation.
The cast:
Benjamin Camenzuli as Charles / Amiens / Jaques DeBoys,
Jonathan A. Contreras as Oliver Martext / Le Beau / Amiens,
Al Espinosa as Duke Senior,
Nell Geisslinger as Rosalind,
Ernie González, Jr. as Silvius / Dennis,
Anthony James Kirby as William,
David Anthony Lewis as Touchstone,
Amy Lizardo as Phoebe,
René Millán as Duke Frederick / Amiens,
Ava Mingo as Audrey,
Mark Murphey as Adam / Amiens,
Conner Neddersen as Oliver,
Kat Peña as Celia,
Alexander Quiñones as Orlando,
Sheila Tousey as Jaques, and
Kate Wisniewski as Corin.
The creative team:
Lisa Peterson, Director;
Tanya Orellana, Scenic Designer;
An-lin Dauber, Costume Designer;
Tom Ontiveros, Lighting Designer;
Paul James Prendergast, Sound Designer, Composer & Music Director;
Lue Morgan Douthit, Dramaturg;
Marie Ramirez Downing, Voice & Text Director;
U. Jonathan Toppo, Fight Director;
Rocío Mendez, Intimacy Director;
Margaret Shigeko Starbuck, Phil Killian Directing Fellow;
Sarah Dale Lewis, Production Stage Manager;
Hal Day, Assistant Stage Manager; and
Luca Catanzaro, 2nd Assistant Stage Manager.
Quixote Nuevo
By
Octavio Solis
Directed by
Lisa Portes
July 9 – October 24, 2025
“A classic epic comes alive with a modern comic twist”
This vibrant adaptation of
Don Quixote blends Tejano culture, poignant humor, and music to tell the story of an aging man’s quest for love and meaning. Directed by
Lisa Portes,
Quixote Nuevo offers a fresh and imaginative retelling of Cervantes’ masterpiece.
The cast:
Raúl Cardona as Papa Calaca,
Jonathan A. Contreras as Bruno / Young Quijano / Yard Sale Guy,
Alejandra Escalante as Dr. Campos / Dulcinea,
Al Espinosa as Padre Perez,
Ernie González, Jr. as Manny / Sancho Panza,
Amy Lizardo as Rosario / Juana
, Kat Peña as Antonia / Inez,
Herbert Siguenza as Quijano / Quixote, and
VIVIS as Magdalena / Perla.
The creative team:
Octavio Solis, Playwright;
Lisa Portes, Director;
Efren Delgadillo Jr., Scenic Designer;
Helen Q. Huang, Costume & Puppet Designer;
Pablo Santiago, Lighting Designer;
David R. Molina, Sound Designer & Composer;
Eduardo Robledo, Co-Songwriter;
Jesse Sanchez, Music Director;
Marissa Herrera, Choreographer;
Estela Garcia, Puppet Choreographer;
Cynthia Santos DeCure, Voice & Text Director;
U. Jonathan Toppo, Fight Director & Associate Intimacy Director;
Rocío Mendez, Intimacy Director & Associate Fight Director;
Margaret Shigeko Starbuck, Phil Killian Directing Fellow;
Moira Gleason, Production Stage Manager; and
Citlalin Zapata Sanchez, Assistant Stage Manager.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
By
William Shakespeare
Directed by
Terri McMahon
May 30 – October 12, 2025
“The town that tricks together sticks together”
Shakespeare’s joyous and mischievous comedy comes alive in this playful, music-filled production directed by
Terri McMahon. Set in the bustling town of Windsor,
The Merry Wives of Windsor is a celebration of community, humor, and resilience.
The cast:
Jennie Babisch as Robin,
Royer Bockus as Host of the Garter Inn,
Teri Brown as Widow Quickly,
Tim Getman as Sir Hugh Evans,
Jennie Greenberry as Mrs. Margaret Page,
William Thomas Hodgson as Dr. Caius / Bardolph,
Justin Huertas as Corporal Nym,
Michael J. Hume as Robert Shallow,
Ellen Soraya Nikbakht as Fenton / Pistol,
Daniel T. Parker as Falstaff,
Alex Purcell as Abraham Slender,
Katie Anvil Rich as Anne Page,
James Ryen as Mr. George Page,
Jonathan Luke Stevens as John Rugby / Robert,
Amy Kim Waschke as Mrs. Alice Ford,
Tyrone Wilson as Peter Simple / John, and
Jaysen Wright as Mr. Frank Ford / Brook.
The creative team:
Terri McMahon, Director;
Efren Delgadillo Jr., Scenic Designer;
Susan Tsu, Costume Designer;
Marcella Barbeau, Lighting Designer;
Paul James Prendergast, Sound Designer;
Sartje Pickett, Composer & Music Director;
Cy Paolantonio, Choreographer;
Paul Adolphsen, Dramaturg;
U. Jonathan Toppo, Fight Director;
Carla Pantoja, Intimacy Director & Associate Fight Director;
Gretchen Ugalde, Associate Scenic Designer;
Ursula Meyer, Voice & Text Director;
Courtney Ferguson, Assistant Voice & Text Director;
Ashley Renee Thaxton-Stevenson, FAIR Assistant Director;
Emily Robinson, Production Stage Manager;
Charlie Mooz, Assistant Stage Manager;
Finlay Kuester, 2nd Assistant Stage Manager; and
Erika Bruzual, Production Assistant.
Into the Woods
Music and Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim
Book by
James Lapine
Directed by
Amanda Dehnert
Choreographed by Ellenore Scott
May 31 – October 11, 2025
“Be careful what you wish for”
A magical journey into the woods intertwines the tales of familiar fairy-tale characters as they pursue their deepest wishes. Directed by
Amanda Dehnert, this inspired production combines humor, heart, and the genius of Stephen Sondheim in an unforgettable musical experience under the Ashland stars.
The cast:
Linda Alper as Cinderella’s Stepmother / Granny / Milky White,
Kjerstine Rose Anderson as Baker’s Wife,
Royer Bockus as Rapunzel / Cinderella’s Mother,
Rhea Bradley as Little Red Riding Hood,
Teri Brown as Jack’s Mother, the late
Catherine E. Coulson [special video appearance] as Giant,
Kiki deLohr as Lucinda,
Jennie Greenberry as Cinderella,
Anthony Heald as Narrator / Mysterious Man,
Justin Huertas as Jack,
Michael J. Hume as Cinderella’s Father,
Cedric Lamar as Baker,
Miriam A. Laube as Witch,
Eddie Lopez as Cinderella’s Prince / Wolf,
Ellen Soraya Nikbakht as Florinda / Sleeping Beauty,
Daniel T. Parker as Steward, and
Jaysen Wright as Rapunzel’s Prince.
The creative team:
Amanda Dehnert, Director & Music Director;
Efren Delgadillo Jr., Scenic Designer;
Linda J. Roethke, Costume Designer;
Marcella Barbeau, Lighting Designer;
Omar Ramos, Projections Designer;
Josh Horvath, Sound Designer;
Ellenore Scott, Choreographer;
Alex Haddad, FAIR Assistant Director;
Heath Belden, Production Stage Manager;
Trixie Eunhae Hong, Assistant Stage Manager;
Jordan E. Moore, 2nd Assistant Stage Manager; and
Caroline Villaseñor Wilkes, Production Assistant & Youth Performer Monitor.
This production of
INTO THE WOODS was licensed by Music Theatre International.
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