In 1935; Angus Bowmer; an instructor at Southern Oregon Normal School in Ashland; began with a dream and a small coterie of devoted friends who believed; as he did; in the value of Shakespeare performed on an Elizabethan stage. Though the Oregon Shakespeare Festival�s early platforms were rudimentary and the backstage areas primitive; the art drew enthusiastic audiences. The urgency of World War II closed the festival�s doors; but in 1947 it reopened with larger theater facilities and an expanded repertory; winning the support and respect of state; regional; and national artists and dignitaries. In a setting of extraordinary beauty and a community dedicated to culture and the arts; the 75-year-old Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the largest and most influential professional regional theaters in North America.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent read and a wonderful resource!By Corinna W. CaudillThis book is a must-have for anyone from Pennsylvania. especially those of Ukrainian heritage. The images and text in this book really provide a sense of the Ukrainian community and its unique imprint on Pennsylvania history. This is an amazing accomplishment from a brilliant person who has long been dedicated to the Ukrainian community its people. Excellent!Corinna Wengryn CaudillAtlanta. GA1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Ukrainians in PittsburghBy Ernie FordhamVery good book if you are part of a Ukrainian family from western PA. My wife saw several of her long lost relatives in pictures of a number of the organizations.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Impressive Collection of Photos of the Past!By Jim SallyGiven the wealth of raw material that is available on the subject. Stephen could potentially produce over twenty volumes similar to this one. What he was able to do though was collect enough of the correct material to give a thorough overview of "the Ukrainian experience" in Western PA. Awesome job Stephen!
