Community Theater Heroes

Episode Description: In this episode I sit down with award Jen Lanier (Co-Artistic Director) and Lauren Saville Allard (Educational Director) to discuss their work with the Original Practice Shakespeare Festival in Portland, OR. In three weekends in July and one in August, OPS Fest performs all 17 shows in its repertory. WIL Fest will take place over four weekends at three Portland parks: Willamette Park, (SW Macadam Ave); Irving Park, (NE Fremont & NE 7th Ave.); and Laurelhurst Park, where it all began, (SE Cesar E Chaves Blvd. & Stark St.). The OPS Fest company of talented, flexible actors will perform it all over 15 days. Children, picnics, and leashed pups are always welcome! Episode Guests:Jen Lanier (Co-Artistic Director) and Lauren Saville Allard (Educational Director) of OPSFest. Hosted by Chris Murphy (Founding Producer/Host of CTH)Episode Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Patreon! Patreon is a subscription platform that connects subscribers with their favorite artists and crea