Second of a two-part interview with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Terry O’Brien

Alison Rooney
Rooney was the arts editor for The Current since its founding in 2010 through April 2024. A playwright, she has lived in Cold Spring since 1999. She is a graduate of Binghamton University, where she majored in history.
Members Can Sip and Stroll During Manitoga’s Cocktail Walks
Wright sought to eliminate barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces
Book and Media Sale Begins Friday at Desmond-Fish Library
Opening night, for Friends Members only, next Friday, Aug. 19.
Moo Moo’s Not Cowed by Gloomy Economic Forecasts
New home-made ice cream shop next to Hudson House
Once a Farm is Lost It Seldom Comes Back
Panel discusses farming in the Hudson Valley past and present
In Process Collaboration Between HVSF and Depot Theatre Returns for Second Season
Highlights include ten-minute play festival, improv, stand-up, cabaret and one-man show from Jason O’Connell
Jazz Heard Regularly in Cold Spring Once Again
Rob Scheps and musical guests perform Thursday nights at Silver Spoon
Betwixt Town and Troupe: 25 Years of Shakespeare in Philipstown
The early days of the HVSF
“Summer Fun at the Library” is Just That
Free program kids around the world
Concrete Gallery: Real, Tangible Art by Working Artists
New gallery opens in Cold Spring
Local Discounts Galore Found on Lion's Club Card
Money raised supports many charitable endeavors
Interfaith Service Heralds Rededication of the Steeple at St. Mary's
Steeple at the Episcopal Church of St. Mary in the Highlands rededicated
Behind the Counter: Sherri Urtz at Hudson Hounds
Sherri Urtz, takes the shears to the pooches
Performance, Theory and Improvisation at Summer Strings Workshop
Gwen Laster teaches workshop for young musicians
New Windows, Lighting, and Insulation at Desmond-Fish Library
Energy efficiency vastly improved
Philipstown Potpourri Exhibit Opens at Historical Society
New Collector’s Corner features materials from local private collections
Kids Create a Living Hudson Float for Community Day
Realm of the Hudson conjured up at Garrison Art Center
What is Beautiful Hides Many Things: Sheilah Rechtschaffer
Garrison artist’s Green in Vietnam show is now on exhibit
The First Picture Show: Free Movie Screenings at Dockside
The Princess Bride first film in outdoor series
Tail Waggin' Tutor Helps Kids Relax into Reading Enthusiastically
Fredo hangs his shingle at the library