An Iliad - February 22 - March 12, 2023
Rogue Theater Company
Who's Who
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Jessica Sage (she, her)
as Artistic Director
Jessica launched RTC in 2019, debuting her play, Fragments, followed by playing Mama in ’night, Mother. Jessica has acted on stage throughout the United States and Europe. She was seen locally as Emma in Oregon Stage Works’ production of Annapurna with Peter Alzado, where she also served as co-producing artistic director. Jessica has numerous movie and television roles to her credit, including Who Shot Patakango?, If Tomorrow Comes, General Hospital, as well as televised PBS productions of Getting Out and Blithe Spirit. She has taught acting, written plays, and produced stage works for nearly four decades. She has directed nearly 40 theatrical productions, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Ashland High School. Jessica was awarded the “Extraordinary Theatre Artist” and “Ovation Award” from the California Educational Theatre Association, as well as a special Gubernatorial Commendation for her work with California Youth in Theatre.
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John Tufts (he, him, his)
as The Poet
John is thrilled to be performing with Rogue Theater Company. In 14 season at OSF, favorite roles include: Henry V in Henry V; Prince Hal in Henry IV, Parts One and Two; Philanax in Head Over Heels; Chico in The Cocoanuts; Robin Hood in The Heart of Robin Hood; Sharpe in Equivocation; Romeo in Romeo and Juliet; and Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Off Broadway Ensemble Studio Theater; Mint Theatre; and Primary Stages where he received a Lucille Lortel Nomination for his roles in Kate Hamill’s Pride and Prejudice. Regionally Guthrie Theater, Goodman Theater, Arena Stage, Old Globe, Syracuse Stage, Seattle Rep, MTC, Actors Theater of Louisville, McCarter Theater, PlayMakers Rep, and Chicago Shakespeare, Cookbook, Fat Rascals: Dining at Shakespeare’s Table. So much love to his wife, Chris, and their nine-year-old son, Henry. Television: Bad Teacher, Fashions for Men. Awards: Arthur Kennedy Award; Indy Award: I Am My Own Wife. www.john-tufts.com
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