Staying in an Ashland vacation rental will give you the most convenient accommodation if you intend to watch the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in action. This almost a century-old theater group has remained rooted to its tradition of performing quality contemporary, classic, and world premiere productions that will definitely touch your heart, your mind, and your funny bone. The crew of Oregon Shakespeare Festival performs from February through October at three different theaters so be sure to choose among the available Ashland vacation rentals located downtown.
More Than Just Shakespeare's Plays
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents an average of eleven plays during the theater season and holds a number of ancillaries and extensive theater education classes. With that, their performances reach up to 780 each year with an attendance of roughly 400,000.
While half of their production is their own rendition of Shakespearean classics, the other half shows the works of other playwrights as well. In fact, they even hold performances suitable for young viewers so they can learn to appreciate the theater at an early age.
You may also opt to take backstage tours to see for yourself the rich history of the complex and also its intricate production design and technology. In addition, the group usually holds a free Green Show before the main play at the town's plaza. This one-of-a-kind performance features lectures, live music, storytelling activities and other forms of entertainment.
Theater Locations
Formal theater performances are held mainly at the 1,200-seat Elizabethan, the 600-seat Angus Bowmer indoor complex, and the 150-seat New Theater. The Elizbethan Theater is an open-air complex that exudes a romantic vibe perfect for a night performance. On the other hand, the Angus Bowmer is an indoor theater that has superb built-in acoustics and computerized lighting and sound systems. Finally, the New Theater is an ideal space for the group's experimental productions and modern works.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Campus
Since lifelong learning is an essential part of this group's tradition, they built a campus just to cater and enhance the talents of those who enjoy theater. The program that the Oregon Shakespeare Festival offers often varies every year because it depends on whatever inspiration the crew gets from the previous season. Programs may range from free after-performance discussion to week-long retreats for all ages.
The campus where it holds most of their regular classes are held occupies a four-acre area next to Plaza and Lithia Park. Aside from the theaters, other primary buildings are the Administration buildings, the Carpenter Hall and the Campus Pioneers. Other facilities that you may find interesting to visit are the costume shop, costumer warehouse, plant and production shops and other rehearsal spaces. It also has a courtyard that is open for community events.
Surely, your Oregon Shakespeare Festival won't end with just a one-night play, so grab the opportunity to learn amazing things from the group while you're still in town.
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