Garrett received racist death threats and other harassment in response to her artistic decisions, which looked to diversify the kinds of theatre the Festival produced.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s artistic director the first person of color in the role departs amid criticism that her plan to save the American theater drove away donors and patrons. Supporters say bias and racism marred her tenure.
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