#osf2017

Commission I did at a con #osf2017 #commission #drawing #sketch #doodle (at Cintermex)

::1 SHOW LEFT:: CLOSING NIGHT:: #AsYouLikeItOSF 1) The final Final Kiss I can’t quite process yet that we’ve come to a close on this season & esp on my 3 years at @osfashland. But I’d be remiss not to acknowledge the ones who made this incredible journey possible: 2) ROSA JOSHI— Rosa is a literal dream of a director. W/ unmatchable grace, humor, fierce intelligence, & boundless energy, she sets a joyful & easy-going tone in every room— to play and also be serious about playing. Bc she leads w/ such clarity of vision & steady calm, she can also foster an open environment where everyone feels they have agency and authority to add to the work. She saw something in me, all the way back when I auditioned for her as Princess Katherine in #HenryVOSF in #OSF2017—which wouldn’t have happened in the 1st place if it weren’t for (3)JOY DICKSON calling me in. Before coming to OSF, I never expected to be cast as a young leading lady by a major theatre, much less a romantic leading lady & def not ingénues, even when I was in my 20s. I didn’t think I fit the mold. But thankfully she, Joy, & (4)BILL RAUCH had more imagination & confidence in me than I did. No matter what I had been told in the past by lesser people, no matter my age or race, I’m worthy of being seen & heard, of my existence taking center stage & not on the periphery, of having my point of view represented in all stories—not just the “ethnic” ones. & it gives others who look like me permission to make themselves known too. W/ each year at OSF, I was able to grow into my power, own my uniqueness, & without apology inhabit the stage & the world as fully myself. 5) Rosa’s opening night speech. I was documenting as usual & then she caught me off guard when she thanked me 6) The one of only 2 times the automation ever actually worked for the dramatic transition from Court to Arden. What we ended up w/ was actually perfect & more “us”, but... oh, what coulda been. 😆 7) all of us crammed in the studio w/ @palmzhefferan, recording “Come Hither" 8) Rosalinds of #OSF2007, #OSF2012, #OSF2019 9) Rosalinds & Orlando’s of @osfashland 10) The Final Scene w/ my beautiful cast #OSF2019 #ArtisticHomeForLife #theatrefamily (at Oregon Shakespeare Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4F9cW2JOnJ/?igshid=19h1jjvo1aciv

::9 SHOWS LEFT:: #AsYouLikeItOSF MAY 8, Show #30: @romanzaragoza— my Orlando, the rock-hard 6-pack w/ a gooey warm center & puppy-dog eyes. It’s pretty easy to fall in love w/ Román every show, 6-pack or not— you can’t resist his warmth, charm, & ease. I couldn’t have realized my dream role w/out the right Orlando & he truly was for me. I’ll always be grateful for his open heart, gentle spirit, eagerness to learn more, & for his unwavering support & patience. I’m also proud to be the 2 Asian romantic leads in a “non-Asian” show. Bc Rosa didn’t cast us w/ that in mind at all— she simply cast us bc we were right for the roles. That in itself is groundbreaking. Román & I both came into #OSF2017 as our 1st season & we both will journey away after 3 years. Knowing his passion, work ethic, & natural star power, I have no doubt the rest of the world will also fall in love w/ him soon enough. MAY 13, Show #33: @rachel_crowl— Román put 50 candles on her cake! & Rachel blew out them all out in one breath like the badass she is. & she IS in all aspects, having lived so many lives already but never taking for granted of where she is, always marveling at how she got there— but it’s no mystery to me having shared scenes w/ her in #HenryVOSF, when she seamlessly stepped in mid-season, & this year, seeing her bring her authenticity & inner light as my mom Duke Senior. She’s also been my constant cheerleader. After I take my solo bow, as she steps beside me for the group, she always throws me a proud wink. I can’t WAIT for her Puck next season. MAY 17, Show #36: Mysha— our show went thru quite a few personnel changes, due to the demands of the rep schedule. But thanks to Mysha’s calm & zen-like steadiness, there was no reason to fret & made the transition so smoothly, like he’d been a part of our team from the start. Mysha has also become a key part of my prep before the marathon that is Act 2 for me, as I sit backstage & watch him twirl like the wind as our stage hands unfurl the sheets that were pulled down earlier to transform the stage from the court into Arden. Oh, & he’s low-key an accomplished musician & songwriter.#NBD #OSF2019 #ArtisticHomeForLife #theatrefamily (at Oregon Shakespeare Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3XWnreJMp8/?igshid=mi236tihlp5n

What a sublime honor to be a part of Bill Rauch’s tribute last night, to be reminded again of his unbelievably impressive legacy on the American theatre (which will continue to grow in New York as the 1st AD of the Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade), to have the privilege to perform with such an illustrious master class of Shakespearean veterans who have been directed by him during his tenure as Artistic Director (I was stepping in for Stephanie Beatriz who had played Isabella in 2002. And also to fangirl a bit, Mike Winters used me as his Cordelia during his King Lear monologue! 😍) I had the extreme good fortune of being brought to the company under Bill’s leadership 3 years ago & to be one of the countless artists he has believed in, nurtured, & advocated for. Bill saw me as a young leading lady & gave me those opportunities when I had thought I’d already aged out & long accepted that I was an “ethnic” character actor who would play the comedic sidekicks for now until I could get more work when I was much older. In a private meeting with Bill in the middle of my 1st season here, he said to me, “I think you’re extraordinary & can do anything & this place can be a real artistic home for you.” And it really has been because of Bill. ❤️ #OSF2019 #Rosalind #OSF2018 #PrincessKatherine #OSF2017 #Shapeshifter #BillRauch (at Oregon Shakespeare Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/BylQR3XJI-P/?igshid=16jtysfiz97uc

A rare Chay Yew sighting! He knew I wouldn’t let him leave Ashland without having some one-on-one time. He will forever be my director (🙌 HANNAH AND THE #DREADGAZEBOosf #OSF2017 4eva), my mentor, my tiger mom, my no-bullshit friend who tells is like it is with a razor-sharp tongue— & I wouldn’t want it any other way. He’s directing #CambodianRockBandOSF for #OSF2019 (which he helmed earlier this year at the #southcoastrepertory world-premiere). Again I declare!— it will be a HUGE HIT next season. #AsianOSF @osfashland (at Sakana Co) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnxgom1BW1E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fp5cdtur5aci

For my last week in NYC, not only did the OSF/TrinityRep/Northwestern stars align for me to see Kate Hamill’s “Pride & Prejudice” directed by Amanda Dehnert with my #BrownTrinityMFA fellow alum @julz_atwood— but i also happened to see the endlessly talented @jeremypjohnsonchi kicking ass onstage in this amazing production! #BingleyMaryBrilliance 🤩⭐️🙌💖 #OSF2017 #repfamily #MerryWivesOSF #impromptureunion 🙌 Getting Ready For #OSF2018 🙌 #AmandaDehnert #LovesLaboursLostOSF #KateHamill #SenseAndSensibilityOSF @osfashland (at Cherry Lane Theatre)

#2017bestnine bandwagon but it actually perfectly shows how I got to live out my dreams of doing (& being paid for) what I love on a daily basis this year (& how I was able to still spend time with beloved friends & family during that crazy #OSF2017 schedule). And next year, I’ll be lucky to do it again 💖🎉 Here’s to 2018! 🍾⭐️

You must see #ShakespeareInLoveOSF @osfashland! Get rush tickets on Sunday 130pm for $10 and at least one can of food for donation! Details ⬇️ Regram from @osfashland - We are happy to once again offer discounted $10 rush tickets on selected performances (March 7-12) to benefit Ashland Emergency Food Bank. Those wishing to participate are asked to bring at least one non-perishable food item for donation to AEFB for each $10 ticket purchased. Patrons may also make a cash donation to AEFB to receive this special rush price. Tickets are available starting at 11:30 a.m. for 1:30 p.m. matinees and at 6:00 p.m. for 8:00 p.m. performances in the OSF Box Office only, for that day’s designated shows only, on a first-come, first-served basis. Bins will be provided for food or cash donations in the Box Office lobby. The Box Office is located at 15 Pioneer Street, Ashland. No $10 tickets will be sold over the phones or online. There are no refunds or exchanges on previously purchased tickets for these selected performances. Offer is subject to availability. For more information, call 800-219-8161. In addition, OSF offers $5 Rush tickets to any rushing performance for holders of Oregon Trail cards. The select rush performances to benefit Ashland Emergency Food Bank are: Saturday, March 11, 1:30 p.m. Henry IV, Part One Saturday, March 11, 1:30 p.m. Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles Sunday, March 12, 1:30 p.m. Henry IV, Part One Sunday, March 12, 1:30 p.m. Shakespeare in Love #HenryIVpt1OSF #MojadaMedeaOSF #ShakespeareInLoveOSF #OSF2017