Nataki Garrett Resigns as Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival Amid Turmoil

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.