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A Feast for the Senses: Ashland and the Art of Theater

Program No. 19886RJ
See what Ashland is famous for by attending local theater performances, and discover the city’s thriving art, food and wine scenes through the eyes of local artisans.
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  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
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  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
Festivals, Misc.Food & WineTheaterSmall Group
Length
6 days
Rating (4.94)
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At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Ashland, OR
Program Concludes
Ashland, OR
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
12 ( 5B, 4L, 3D )
Activity Level
Enjoy award-winning theater from downtown Ashland, Oregon, a charming college town with a generous helping of big-city sophistication. Now a hotspot for fine food and wonderful wine, Ashland is the home of cutting-edge theater where classics are reinterpreted and new plays are brought to life. Engage in compelling lectures and view three performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Explore Ashland's culture and cuisine with a visit to a local winery.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Attend three performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
  • Learn about an aspect of theatrical production ranging from costume or scene design to stage management and beyond.
  • Feast on local cuisine as you learn about the production of Rogue Valley wines.
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General Notes
The 2026 Oregon Shakespeare Festival playbill features nine main stage shows, including three by William Shakespeare ("A Midsummer Night's Dream", "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Henry IV, Part One") and a variety of new and contemporary works. Performances seen will vary by program date; please see date-specific itinerary for additional information. Performances for 2027 will be announced at a later date.
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Liisa Ivary
Liisa Ivary is an experienced hiker, athlete, professional actor, director, choreographer, voice artist, and teacher who has spent seven seasons in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival acting company. Liisa has been in the OSF education department since 2006, and has hiked all over California, Arizona, Colorado and Utah during acting seasons. She has also been a professional fitness instructor for 20 years. Liisa holds an MFA in acting from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and a B.A. in English literature from Santa Clara University.
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This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Liisa Ivary is an experienced hiker, athlete, professional actor, director, choreographer, voice artist, and teacher who has spent seven seasons in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival acting company. Liisa has been in the OSF education department since 2006, and has hiked all over California, Arizona, Colorado and Utah during acting seasons. She has also been a professional fitness instructor for 20 years. Liisa holds an MFA in acting from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and a B.A. in English literature from Santa Clara University.
Carolyn Singh now resides in Southern Oregon’s magnificent Rogue Valley after retiring from more than four decades as an academic librarian and instructor in three U.S. time zones and Fiji. She is thrilled to share the many wonders of this extraordinary region with Road Scholars. In the offseason, she is an avid hiker, gardener, food ways and literacy volunteer, and RYS certified yoga instructor.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to one mile a day over hilly and uneven terrain; standing for up to one hour as well as stairs.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it