Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Repertory theatre in Ashland, United States
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a repertory theatre in Ashland that operates multiple stages showing five to eleven different plays in rotation. Productions shift six times per week, mixing Shakespeare works, classical pieces, and new plays throughout the February to October season.
Angus L. Bowmer founded the festival in 1935 on the grounds of a former Chautauqua space, opening with a production of Twelfth Night. What started as a local theatre experiment eventually grew into one of the most influential American theater institutions.
The festival presents both classic plays and new works, creating a space where audiences from different backgrounds come together to experience theater. Visitors find themselves part of a community that gathers to share stories and ideas through live performance.
You can choose from different performances six days a week depending on what type of theater interests you. It makes sense to spend multiple days exploring the various stages and plays, and the theater provides helpful resources for planning your visit.
The festival presents free outdoor shows before evening performances each year, featuring different artists from dancers to musicians. These Green Shows make the theater experience accessible to everyone, whether or not you purchase a ticket.
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