Oregon Shakespeare Festival Daedalus Project 2019

Since the first Daedalus Project was organized in 1988, the event has raised over $1.8 million for local, regional, national and international HIV/AIDS organizations. It has created a tradition of remembrance, celebration and collective action for OSF’s company, community and audience.
OSF Artistic Associate James Edmondson had the original idea for an HIV/AIDS fundraiser 30 years ago. OSF Artistic Director Emeritus Jerry Turner named the event the Daedalus Project after the story of Daedalus from Greek mythology. Daedalus and his son, Icarus, were imprisoned in a labyrinth by King Minos, and by crafting wings from wax and feathers, Daedalus created a way out of the maze.