Eileen DeSandre
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Eileen DeSandre is an American stage actor and a member of the Actors' Equity Association. Known for much of her career as a character actor in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, she has more recently taken lead roles in a variety of theaters. She has an M.F.A. in acting from Pennsylvania State University, and a B.A. in French and theater from Seton Hill University.
Recent roles
- 2020. Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Becoming Dr. Ruth, Orlando Shakes, Orlando, FL.{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandoshakes.org/show/becoming-dr-ruth/|title=Becoming Dr. Ruth, 2020|website=orlandoshakes.org|date=February 11, 2019|accessdate=February 19, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/arts-and-theater/os-et-becoming-dr-ruth-review-orlando-shakes-20200113-j5gtstn2enfjnb6osn4enw3yey-story.html|title=At Orlando Shakes, Dr. Ruth gets her due in captivating conversation|date=January 13, 2020|accessdate=February 19, 2020}}
- 2019. Bella Sacker, Fragments, Rogue Theater Company, Ashland, OR.{{cite web|url=https://roguetheatercompany.com/fragments|title=Rogue Theater Company: Fragments|website=roguetheatercompany.com|accessdate=February 19, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://mailtribune.com/tempo/theater/deconstructing-fragments|title=Deconstructing 'Fragments'|date=March 1, 2019|website=mailtribune.com|accessdate=February 19, 2020}}
- 2014. Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Becoming Dr. Ruth, Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA.{{cite web|url=http://va-rep.org/show_becoming_dr.html|title=Virginia Rep: Becoming Dr. Ruth, 2014|website=va-rep.org|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOdgkqz3qaM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/yOdgkqz3qaM |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|title=Virginia Rep: Becoming Dr. Ruth|last=Virginia Repertory|date=September 23, 2014|publisher=|accessdate=November 16, 2017|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=http://www.timesdispatch.com/entertainment-life/arts-literature/theater/theater-review-becoming-dr-ruth/article_b865264c-dee7-5726-89d1-11f222e2b852.html|title=Theater review: 'Becoming Dr. Ruth'|first=JULINDA LEWIS Special|last=correspondent|website=timesdispatch.com|date=September 14, 2014 |accessdate=November 16, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tvjerry.com/becoming-ruth-review/|title=Sifter - Becoming Dr. Ruth (review)|website=www.tvjerry.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2013. Miss Helen, The Road to Mecca, Profile Theater, Portland, OR. This role earned her critical acclaim and a Drammy Award for Actress in a Lead Role.{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2013/01/profile_theatres_the_road_to_m.html|title=Profile Theatre's artistic director's debut is radiant with 'The Road to Mecca'|website=oregonlive.com|date=January 14, 2013|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://drammyawards.org/past-winners/2012-2013-award-winners/|title=2012-2013 Award Winners|date=January 25, 2014|website=drammyawards.org|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.orartswatch.org/tag/eileen-desandre/|title=Eileen DeSandre - Oregon ArtsWatch|website=Oregon ArtsWatch|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.orartswatch.org/tag/road-to-mecca/|title=Road to Mecca - Oregon ArtsWatch|website=Oregon ArtsWatch|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.wweek.com/portland/event-136665-the_road_to_mecca.html |title=The Road to Mecca | Theater! Theatre! | Portland, Oregon |access-date=September 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910200108/http://www.wweek.com/portland/event-136665-the_road_to_mecca.html |archive-date=September 10, 2014 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/theater/challenges-at-portlands-profile-theater.html|title=Challenges at Portland's Profile Theater|first=Patrick|last=Healy|newspaper=The New York Times|date=September 10, 2013|publisher=|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2012. Louise, Private Lives, Rubicon Theatre, Ventura, CA.{{cite web|url=http://www.rubicontheatre.org/events/recent-shows/2011-2012/private-lives|title=Page not found - Rubicon Theatre Company - Award-Winning Theatre for Ventura County, CA|website=www.rubicontheatre.org|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2011. Mom, Spin Cycle, Innovation Theatre Works, Bend OR.{{cite web|url=https://www.bendsource.com/bend/breaking-the-fourth-wall-spin-cycle-bends-narrative-structure-and-delivers-a-solid-story/Content?oid=2137289|title=Breaking the Fourth Wall: Spin Cycle bends narrative structure and delivers a solid story|first=Suzanne|last=Burns|website=The Source Weekly - Bend|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2011. Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc at the Stake (Jeanne d'Arc au bûcher), Oregon Bach Festival, Eugene, OR.{{cite web|url=http://oregonbachfestival.com/obf-blog/5581/20/Joan-of-Arc-oratorio-musically-rich-profound|title=Oregon Bach Festival - Latest News|website=oregonbachfestival.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2010. Nurse, Romeo and Juliet, The Riverside Theatre, New York, NY.{{cite web|url=http://www.columbiastages.org/season/romeo.html|title=Columbia Stages - Romeo & Juliet|website=www.columbiastages.org|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
Oregon Shakespeare Festival roles
- 2015. Verges, in Much Ado About Nothing{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20150301/NEWS/150309988|title=Review: OSF keeps the comedy afloat in 'Much Ado'|first=Roberta Kent For the|last=Tidings|website=dailytidings.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2009. Brighella, Ensemble in The Servant of Two Masters{{cite web|url=http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20090330/News/903300310|title=OSF's 'Servant of Two Masters' is a play within a play|first=Bill|last=Varble|website=mailtribune.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2009. Bertha Katz in Paradise Lost (play){{cite web|url=https://ozdachs.livejournal.com/173190.html|title=Paradise Lost|website=livejournal.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2008. Flute in A Midsummer Night's Dream{{cite web|url=http://www.playshakespeare.com/midsummer-nights-dream/284-theatre-reviews/3586-osf-acknowledges-our-changeling-world|title=OSF Acknowledges Our Changeling World|first=Denise|last=Battista|website=PlayShakespeare.com: Free Shakespeare Resource|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2008. Madaniḱā in The Clay Cart{{cite web|url=http://www.artsjournal.com/flyover/2008/03/ancient_india_comes_to_ashland.html|title=Ancient India Comes to Ashland, Oregon - flyover|website=www.artsjournal.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2007. Mme. Pernelle in Tartuffe{{cite web|url=https://ozdachs.livejournal.com/86773.html|title=Tartuffe|website=livejournal.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2007. Gertrud in On the Razzle{{cite web|url=http://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/sanfran/s921.html|title=Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews: San Francisco - "2007 Oregon Shakespeare Festival Part 2" - 6/15/07|website=www.talkinbroadway.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2006. Emilia, Ensemble in The Winter's Tale{{cite web |url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/a-sad-tales-best-for-winter-2006-oregon-shakespeare-fest-begins-feb.-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195359/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/a-sad-tales-best-for-winter-2006-oregon-shakespeare-fest-begins-feb.-17 |archive-date=September 10, 2014 |title=A Sad Tale's Best for Winter: 2006 Oregon Shakespeare Fest Begins Feb. 17 - Playbill.com}}
- 2006. Speed in The Two Gentlemen of Verona{{Cite web |url=http://www.shakespeare-revue.com/play.php?pid=18&action=review&rid=257 |title=Archived copy |access-date=September 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911002125/http://www.shakespeare-revue.com/play.php?pid=18&action=review&rid=257 |archive-date=September 11, 2014 |url-status=dead }}
- 2005. Sasha Smirnoff in Room Service{{cite web|url=http://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/sanfran/s629.html|title=Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews: San Francisco - "Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2005 - Part Two" - 5/9/05|website=www.talkinbroadway.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2005. Holofernes in Love's Labor's Lost{{cite web|url=http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050623/BIZ/306239993|title=Festival's 'Love's Labor's Lost' is a lively winner|first=BILL VARBLE,Mail|last=Tribune|website=mailtribune.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2004. Dr. Pinch, Ensemble in The Comedy of Errors{{cite web|url=http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040229/BIZ/302299995&cid=sitesearch|title=OSF takes a gamble on setting 'Comedy' in Vegas, and wins|website=mailtribune.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2004. Della in The Royal Family{{cite web|url=http://tcm-ca.com/?p=186|title=Oregon Shakespeare Festival “Royal Family” Review|website=tcm-ca.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910215844/http://tcm-ca.com/?p=186|archive-date=September 10, 2014|url-status=usurped}}
- 2003. Monica Reed in Present Laughter{{cite web|url=http://www.gazettetimes.com/entertainment/present-laughter-lightweight-charming-play-might-be-just-the-palette/article_e253fecf-d3e9-5566-b4a0-ce8bc7ffb5d7.html|title='Present laughter': Lightweight, charming play might be just the palette cleanser you're looking for|first=John|last=GinnEntertainer|website=gazettetimes.com|date=May 22, 2003 |accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2003. Juliana Tesman in Hedda Gabler{{cite web|url=http://www.todayinashland.com/News.asp?NewsID=25|title=Today In Ashland, Oregon - Your FREE community calendar Portal - OSF's World-Premiere Translation of Ibsen's Hedda Gabbler A Must See|website=www.todayinashland.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2002. Popilius Lena and Clitus in Julius Caesar
- 2002. Aunt Meme in Saturday, Sunday, Monday{{cite web|url=http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20020804/News/308049987|title=OSF's 'Saturday, Sunday, Monday' is scrumptious|website=mailtribune.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2001. Heidi in Fuddy Meers{{cite web|url=http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20010402/NEWS/304029997|title='Fuddy Meers' wonderfully disturbing|first=Bill|last=Varble|website=mailtribune.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 2001. Andromache in Troilus and Cressida
- 2000. Nurse Preen in The Man Who Came to Dinner{{cite web|url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20000305/4008420/american-plays-open-shakespeare-festival|title=Entertainment & the Arts - American plays open Shakespeare festival - Seattle Times Newspaper|website=community.seattletimes.nwsource.com|access-date=November 16, 2017}}
- 1999. Go-to-Hell Kitty in Chicago
- 1999. Mrs. Helseth in Rosmersholm
- 1998. Mrs. Candour in The School for Scandal
- 1998. Maria Vasilyevna in Uncle Vanya
- 1997/98. Maddalena Guarneri in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Kennedy Center productions of The Magic Fire{{cite web|url=http://www.backstage.com/news/reviewsthe-magic-fire/|title=REVIEWSTHE MAGIC FIRE|website=backstage.com|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}http://www.playbill.com/news/article/last-chance-or-shakes-fests-magic-fire-dies-out-at-kennedy-center-dec.-6 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}
- 1997. Amira in Pentecost
- 1996. Emilia in The Winter's Tale
- 1996. Bessie Berger in Awake and Sing!
- 1995. Maria in Twelfth Night
- 1995. The Maid in Blood Wedding{{cite web|url=http://cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15013coll3/id/260|title=Blood Wedding, 1995 :: Oregon Shakespeare Festival|website=cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}
- 1994. Rhea in You Can't Take It with You
Early roles
DeSandre has also performed with Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Theatre of East Carolina, Fulton Opera House, St. Vincent Theatre, Theatre for the New City, Promenade Theatre, and INTAR.
References
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External links
- [http://www.osfashland.org/about/people/bio.aspx?id=34 Oregon Shakespeare Festival]
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