The Bowmer Beam, or, Bowmer in the Park

Just experienced the remarkable first-ever opening of the Bowmer in the Park tent production of “August: Osage County” — yes, in a tent in Lithia Park adjacent to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, OR. Why is Bowmer in the Park? On June 15, a 78’x14”x70’ supporting beam of the Bowmer Theatre cracked during a rehearsal and the building was declared unsafe. Scramble, regroup, rinse, repeat et voila! After only one performance (that night) was canceled, plans B, C and D went into actiion. The OSF cares about its audience and the experience today at the first-ever BITP was spectacular. Don’t miss an opportunity to visit this amazing venue. — Lynn Rosen

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