The
gifted actor, the late Rex Rabold, graduated from the University
of Idaho with a Master of Fine Arts in 1976. In his nine seasons
with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he touched thousands of
lives through his performances, his creative achievements as
teacher and his generosity of heart. Rabold died at the age
of 39 in 1990.
Photo: Rex Rabold left (courtesy Oregon Shakespeare Festival)
To honor his memory, OSF established a unique fellowship with the University of Idaho. Each year, one UI graduate is selected by audition to perform with the prestigious theatre company. The fellowship recipient receives an acting stipend and housing for one year, and many are invited to return to the company for two or three years following their award.
Libby Appel, OSF's Artistic Director, says: "Rex was a magnificient actor and a joy and inspiration to everyone who had the privilege--and the challenge--of working with him."
In addition to his season with OSF, his other theatre credits include work with the repertory theatres in Milwaukee, Portland, San Diego and Seattle. He was also Artist-in-Residence for the National Endowment for the Humanities, Folger Shakespeare Library Exhibit and the Pioneer Memorial Theatre in Utah.