Nataki Garrett Resigns as Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival Amid Emergency Fund Drive.

Nataki Garrett, the embattled leader of Oregon Shakespeare Festival, has announced her resignation from her leadership role at the end of May. The reason for her departure is unknown. Octavio Solís will assume interim leadership duties in June. Garrett has faced many obstacles in her four-year tenure, including death threats and being shadowed by a security detail. The industry’s challenge and opportunity is to rebuild “with actors, staff, audiences and artistic leaders who reflect the richness of our country’s diversity.”