Rogue Theater Company at The Richard L. Hay Center

We are proud to dedicate Rogue Theater Company at the Richard L. Hay Center, located at Grizzly Peak Winery. This theater stands as a testament to Richard’s enduring legacy and profound influence on the performing arts. His passion, commitment to artistic excellence, and unwavering dedication to nurturing emerging talents have left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Richard, who is a distinguished member of RTC’s advisory board emeritus, has designed/co-designed every Rogue Theater Company set since ’night, Mother in 2019. He is the scenic and theatre designer emeritus at OSF, where in 63 seasons, Richard designed 246 productions. He created the design, or was the principal influence, for all OSF theatres. Richard has also designed for the Denver Center Theatre Company, Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Mark Taper Forum, American Conservatory Theater, PCPA Theaterfest, The Old Globe Theater, Missouri Repertory Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Guthrie Theater, and the Kennedy Center. Richard has also supported the Ashland High School theater department for more than 25 years. 

Richard Hay is more than a designer; he is a treasure, a legend, and an institution in the world of theater. He is also a caring and collegial icon who always finds the most elegant solution to design challenges. Rogue Theater Company at the Richard L. Hay Center recognizes and celebrates his invaluable and and immeasurable contribution to the arts.