Nataki Garrett Resigns as Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival Amid Turmoil
TL;DR
Nataki Garrett, the first Black female artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, has resigned from her position amid a fundraising campaign to save the organization from a financial crisis. OSF Board Member Octavio Solis will help support the artistic leadership team and find a replacement artistic director during the transition. Garrett did not provide a specific reason for leaving the organization. The festival is trying to raise $2.5 million to prevent layoffs and complete the 2023 season.
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