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Oregon

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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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
May 26 - May 31, 2024
Starting at
1,899
Jun 9 - Jun 14, 2024
Starting at
2,099
Jul 7 - Jul 12, 2024
Starting at
2,149
Jul 14 - Jul 19, 2024
Starting at
2,149
Sep 15 - Sep 20, 2024
Starting at
2,049
Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
Starting at
2,049
Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2024
Starting at
1,949
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
May 26 - May 31, 2024
Starting at
2,359
Jun 9 - Jun 14, 2024
Starting at
2,679
Jul 7 - Jul 12, 2024
Starting at
2,749
Jul 14 - Jul 19, 2024
Starting at
2,749
Sep 15 - Sep 20, 2024
Starting at
2,619
Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
Starting at
2,619
Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2024
Starting at
2,459

At a Glance

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. From your home at a restored historic hotel, engage in compelling lectures and view two performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival along with a private showcase from the Rogue Theater Company. Explore Ashland's culture and cuisine with a visit to a local winery, award-winning cheesemaker and chocolatier.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to two miles a day over hilly and uneven terrain; standing for up to one hour as well as stairs.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Attend two performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and enjoy a private showcase from members of the Rogue Theater Company.
  • 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 artisanal cheeses, chocolates and Rogue Valley wines.

General Notes

The 2023 Oregon Shakespeare Festival playbill features five main stage shows, including two by William Shakespeare ("Romeo and Juliet" and "Twelfth Night") 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 2024 will be announced by January of 2024.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival (Images of America)
by Kathleen F. Leary and Amy E. Richard
Angus Bowmer, an instructor from Southern Oregon University, and his friends believed in the value of Shakespeare performed on an Elizabethan Stage. He began with a dream and the rest is history. Set in a community dedicated to arts and culture lies his dream and one of the largest and most influential professional regional theaters in North America, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
As I Remember, Adam: An Autobiography of a Festival
by Angus Bowmer
The inspiring story of one man's vision and how it transpires into the monumental festival that it is today.
Illuminations: A Guide to the Plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Each year, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival publishes ILLUMINATIONS; a Guide to the Plays. It's the perfect step into the season with detailed plot synopses, notes from the directors, playwright biographies and commentaries for the plays to be presented throughout each season. Available online or in person from the OSF Tudor Guild Gift Shop: http://www.tudorguild.org/





Important registration tip:
If you want to attend the live lecture, please do not wait until the last minute to enroll.
If you enroll after a lecture is complete, we’ll send you a recording of the event.