08/16/2025
Oscar's Journey, the Fall and Rise of the Bird King
Ober Park
Sunday, August 17, 5pm
Vashon’s Troll Legend Lives Again – In Ober Park
Vashon Repertory Theatre and Vashon Park District join forces this summer to reprise The Original Story of the Vashon Troll’s Origins. Playwright Bryan Willis’ fanciful story about Vashon’s troll, and the origin of both his trollness and his place as protector of the birds beguiled audiences in its premiere last year. Perfect for outdoor staging, Oscar’s Journey, The Fall and Rise of the Bird King will rise again August 17, 5pm on the stage at Ober Park with some new twists and new woodland characters.
With loads of audience interaction, the show is kid friendly with plenty of humor for adults and a gentle message for all. The play features original music composed and performed by Musical Director Kat Eggleston.
Oscar’s Journey is part of Vashon Rep’s cultural exchange with Chinese theatre students from a Shanghai program called The Sunrise Art Group. Two Chinese interns will participate in the play. Actors Jerry Wang and Derek Du will perform in the play and intern Kingsley Du will act as Stage Manager. Sunrise Art Group founder, Michael Shi, will visit our Island to share in the experience with his students, as will their mothers.
Oscar’s Journey, the Fall and Rise of the Bird King will play just once, Sunday, August 17, 5pm on the Ober Park stage. Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted.
