Rogue Theater Company

06/15/2026

"I'm entering a phase where I really only want to do something if it means I get to play with someone I've always wanted to play with... When a work of art plucks a string hidden deep within us and continues to resonate like that, it's affirming." — John Tufts in Ashland.news. (https://ashland.news/curtain-call-actor-john-tufts-takes-on-a-summer-of-contrasts/)

Theater at its best is about profound connection. For our upcoming production of Constellations, the stars have aligned to bring a powerhouse New York creative team to our intimate Ashland stage.

With award-winning director Emily Moler steering the ship, and real-life couple John Tufts and Christine Albright embodying the script, this production promises to pluck those strings within all of us. It is funny, heartbreaking, and fiercely smart.

And the resonance doesn't stop there. On August 4, the connection comes full circle when Christine directs John in a special benefit performance of An Iliad, bringing back the gripping, virtuosic storytelling that left Rogue Valley audiences spellbound when he last performed this play for Rogue Theater Company in 2023.

Constellations: July 15 – August 2
An Iliad: August 4 (1:00 PM Benefit) - ONE SHOW ONLY!
Space is limited indoors at Grizzly Peak Winery—grab your tickets today!

For tickets and more info: https://cur8.com/17402/project/135217

06/11/2026

“Right now, I feel like I'm at the base of a very tall mountain. I've climbed some of this mountain before, but apparently someone just added another peak since I climbed it last. So mostly, right now, I'm just trying to breathe..." — John Tufts

From Ashland.news: https://ashland.news/sage-on-stage-you-must-remember-this-with-john-tufts/

Photo: Chris Albright working on a visual interpretation of the structure of Constellations.

This summer, John Tufts is pushing his craft at Rogue Theater Company.

First, he stars in Constellations (July 15 – Aug 2), navigating a complex, fast-paced contemporary romance across parallel universes with his wife Christine Albright under the direction of NYC's Emily Moler. Then, just two days later on August 4, he takes the stage entirely alone for a massive, heavy-hitting benefit revival of An Iliad—a torrent of epic poetry, war history, and live cello accompaniment by Michal Palzewicz.

From the quiet, fragile intimacy of modern love to the blood and sweat of ancient Troy. Two completely different modes of storytelling. One incredible actor. Ashland audiences are in for a momentous summer of theater.

Tickets and more info here: https://cur8.com/17402/project/135217

06/08/2026

"My biggest hurdle in every rehearsal process is the initial lack of confidence I always feel... After 20 years together, I can read Chris's mind and I know for certain she thinks I'm OK, so at least that hurdle is cleared." — John Tufts on acting opposite his wife, Christine Albright. From Ashland News (https://ashland.news/curtain-call-actor-john-tufts-takes-on-a-summer-of-contrasts/)

Photo: Actors Christine Albright and John Tufts at a Constellations table read with Director Emily Moler

Director Emily Moler will be taking this real-life chemistry and pushing it into dazzling new territory. Emily is renowned for creating brave, joyful rehearsal spaces, helping to bring out magic and nuances of each character.

In Constellations, she guides John and Christine through a fast-paced, multi-verse puzzle of love, grief, and comedy. John plays Roland with a rare sensitivity and openness. It’s a beautiful, intimate contrast to the bold energy he brings when performing alone on stage.

You can witness the full scale of that contrast this summer! Catch John sharing the stage with Christine in Constellations (July 15 – Aug 2), then watch him inhabit over a dozen characters as the sole actor in Homer’s epic An Iliad (Aug 4), directed by Christine herself.

See what happens when masterclass acting meets visionary direction!! Tickets for both productions are available now!

For tickets and more info: https://cur8.com/17402/project/135217

06/04/2026

"We often ponder the alternate realities of our shared life. We ask ourselves, 'Was this the right decision to make?' 'What if we'd stayed in this town over that town?'" — John Tufts

https://ashland.news/curtain-call-actor-john-tufts-takes-on-a-summer-of-contrasts/

In Nick Payne’s Constellations, characters Roland and Marianne map out the infinite paths a single relationship can take. What makes this 3-week run so extraordinary is that John Tufts is sharing these "what-ifs" with his real-life wife, Christine Albright, for the first time on stage together in 13 years.

Under the sharp, visually imaginative direction of Emily Moler, this production isn’t just a sci-fi concept—it’s a deeply human, tender, and witty exploration of the choices that define us.

And if you want to see just how deep their artistic chemistry goes....Immediately following the run of Constellations, Christine will step into the director's chair to guide John in a ONE AFTERNOON ONLY revival of An Iliad on August 4.

Come explore with us how a single choice can echo through time.

🗓️ Constellations: July 15 – August 2
⚔️ An Iliad: August 4 at 1:00 PM
📍 Indoor performances at Grizzly Peak Winery
🎟️ Tickets are moving fast — https://cur8.com/17402/project/135217

Browse details for CONSTELLATIONS with Rogue Theater Company, Ashland. View dates, ticket price, venue info, and more, and purchase tickets for this must-see event today.

06/01/2026

This month and forever. Happy Pride! ❤️

05/28/2026

Meet the Vision Behind Constellations ✨🎬

We are so excited to welcome New York-based director Emily Moler to Ashland this summer!

What makes Emily’s work so special? She is a true "storyteller of the heart," known for blending precise, visually stunning stage compositions with sharp humor, rich movement, and an undeniable sense of magic.

For our upcoming 3-week run of Constellations, Emily is bringing her signature joyful, inventive energy to guide husband-and-wife duo Christine Albright and John Tufts. Together, they are diving into a brilliant story of infinite possibilities, love, and the cosmic choices that connect us all.

Ashland, get ready for an unforgettable, intimate theatrical experience that is equal parts profound and playful!!

🎟️ July 15 – August 2 at Grizzly Peak Winery.

For more info and tickets:
https://cur8.com/17402/project/135217

05/26/2026

Also a veteran of Ashland’s theater scene, with 14 seasons at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, we are excited to welcome John Tufts back to Ashland as Roland in our production of Constellations, July 15 - August 3. A man of many talents, with a deep resume of acting experience, we are very fortunate to have John joining us for 3 weeks of theater magic this summer!

More info here: https://cur8.com/17402/project/135217

05/21/2026

No stranger to Ashland's theater scene, we are thrilled to welcome Christine Albright to Ashland for this summer's performance of Constellations. She spent 10 seasons at Oregon Shakespeare Festival as an actor, teaching artist and manager of the School Visit Program, with notable performances in Up, Romeo and Juliet, Equivocation, and As You Like It. Chris is currently a professor at Syracuse University and will be spending of a few weeks of her summer entertaining us in this dazzling, heart-stirring play.

Visit https://www.roguetheatercompany.com/constellations for more info!