Purpose / The Winter's Tale
As of September 15, 2026, Purpose / The Winter's Tale is a play that is in pre-production, currently casting. The production company attached is Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Attached are casting directors Katja Zarolinski, CSA and Katja Zarolinski; and directors Tim Bond and Shana Cooper. It is scheduled to run in Ashland, OR from March 2027 to October 2027. Production List last updated this listing on September 15, 2026.
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Project Summary
Oregon Shakespeare Festival produces in repertory, with most actors and stage managers working on multiple shows throughout the year. A standard repertory contract includes up to four assignments, including understudies. Purpose, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Tim Bond, will play at the Angus Bowmer Theatre with previews and performances running July 29 through October 30, 2027. The Winter's Tale, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Shana Cooper, will play at the Thomas Theatre with previews and performances running April 14 through October 30, 2027. Both productions are located in Ashland, Oregon.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Artistic Director | Tim Bond |
| Director | Tim Bond |
| Director | Shana Cooper |
Casting
| Casting Director | Katja Zarolinski, CSA |
| Casting Director | Katja Zarolinski |
Other Crew
| Playwright | Branden Jacobs-Jenkins |
| Playwright (Source Material) | William Shakespeare |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/purpose-the-winter-s-tale (last updated Sep 15, 2026).