Oregon Shakespeare Festival Presents Preface For The Three Musketeers: A Play Introduction

The preface for The Three Musketeers at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival will give audiences a deeper understanding of the classic tale of adventure and chivalry. Led by an informed facilitator, the preface will explore the history of the play, the background of the characters and themes, and the specific production choices made by the creative team. Attendees will learn about the historical context of 17th century France and the real-life musketeers who inspired the story. It will delve into the complex relationships between the main characters, including the bond between d'Artagnan and the musketeers, and the love triangle between d'Artagnan, Constance, and Milady. The facilitator will also discuss the director's approach to bringing this swashbuckling tale to life on stage, and how it resonates with today's audiences. This 30-minute preface is suitable for all playgoers, providing a deeper understanding and appreciation of the production before the curtain rises.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a regional repertory theatre in Ashland, Oregon, United States, founded in 1935 by Angus L. Bowmer. The Festival now offers matinee and evening performances of a wide range of classic and contemporary plays not limited to Shakespeare.