2013 Ticket Sales Coming Soon!
The 2012 season closes next Sunday, November 4, and we hope you had a chance to enjoy some or all of the 11 shows on the 2012 Playbill. Behind the scenes, we have begun preparations in earnest for Member Presale for 2013 ticket sales, which runsNovember 9-25! Ticket sales for the general public begin November 26.If you’ve ever thought about becoming a member of OSF, now is the perfect time. For as little as $60, you get a 40% discount on spring and fall performances, free refund and exchange ticket privileges, and the chance to order tickets in advance of the general public. For a season that has as many blockbuster titles as our 2013 season, an OSF membership is your best chance of getting the seats you want for the plays you want to see, when you want to see them. More about membershipWe hope you enjoy the 2013 play image for A Streetcar Named Desire,which will feature Danforth Comins as Stanley Kowalski and run from April 17-November 2 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre.Find out more about the 2013 Playbill.

Beginning Monday, November 5, the OSF website will have 2013 play information, calendar, cast lists and all the information you need to plan your playgoing next season.Important: We have a brand new website to share with you, and if you use Internet Explorer, please make sure you are using the latest version, which is Internet Explorer 9. If you are unable to upgrade to IE9, we suggest Chrome or Firefox. Thanks!

Rauch Receives Fichandler Award
Artistic Director Bill Rauch has been named the 2012 recipient of The Zelda Fichandler Awardrecognizing an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre.  The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and commends deep commitment to a community.“As someone who has had a dynamic effect on the west coast region, both as an artistic director and a first class artist, this choice is entirely apt and completely fulfills the goals of this prestigious honor. Bill represents the very best of our union and our craft on so many different levels. It is a pleasure to know and to work with him, and to recognize his many achievements in this much deserved way,” notes Selection Committee Chair Sheldon EppsRead the full article.
Please Join Us for “We Are Here”
Event This Monday Evening Oct. 29
We Are HerePlease join us for the We Are Here Celebrationtaking place this Monday, October 29 in Carpenter Hall beginning at 6 pm. Jack Langford  will be completing the final bronze casting of the We Are Herestatue on the patio behind Carpenter Hall.  This event is FREE and open to the public.Ashland’s beloved “We Are Here” statue, created byRussell Beebe, is being recast in bronze by artist Jack Langford and will be moved to Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library.  Installed in 2006, the “We Are Here” sculpture features a likeness of Takelma American Indian elder Agnes Baker Pilgrim, along with carvings of wildlife.  The bronze castings are being done in pieces throughout the community and the final bronze casting will be done at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in an evening celebration including dance, music, food, speakers and performers.We Are Here Celebration Participants: Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim, Russell Beebe, Dr. Mark Tveskov, Red Earth Descendants, Brent Florendo, Phoenix Sigalove and Whistling Elk Singers, and Southern Oregon University Native American Student Union.
A Special Offer from
Portland Center Stage
Body of an American

Vital and rewarding.”  
The Oregonian

Director Bill Rauch deftly harnesses the play’s fluidity, about healing, forgiveness and human connection.” 
Willamette Week

World premiere! 

The Body of An American
By Dan O’Brien

Directed by Bill Rauch
Through November 4 in the Ellyn Bye Studio. 

Use the code OSF and take $5.00 off the full price of $30.00 for this critically praised production. Online at www.pcs.org/body, or call the box office at 503-445-3700.

Meet Me On the Bricks: Episode 4
Take a quick trip over to Lake of the Woods with John Tufts andMiles Fletcher in their new episode of Meet Me On the Bricks!
Where Are They Now?
Keep up with your favorite OSF artists on their adventures outside Ashland on our Where Are They Now? page.
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Many people would like to get your scoop on Ashland shops, parks, hikes, restaurants, kid-friendly outings, lodging and more. We invite you to share your review at Trip Advisor.TripAdvisor
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