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.
Itinerary
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While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our published materials, programs are typically advertised more than a year prior to their start date. As a result, some program activities, schedules, accommodations, personnel, and other logistics occasionally change due to local conditions or circumstances. Should a major change occur, we will make every effort to alert you. For less significant changes, we will update you during orientation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration
6 days
5 nights
What's Included
12 meals (
5B, 4L, 3D
)
10 expert-led lectures
2 expert-led field trips
3 performances
An experienced Group Leader
5 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Day
1
Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation, Lecture
Location:
Ashland, OR
Meals:
D
Stay:
Ashland Hills Hotel
Activity Note
Hotel check in available from 4:00 p.m. Remember to bring your nametag (sent previously).
Afternoon:
Program Registration: After you check in and have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff, get any up-updated information, and confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please locate your Group Leader and let them know you have arrived. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Lecture topics vary according to schedules and availability at the time of the program. Possible topics include costume design, stage management, Shakespearean language and literary history, the life of an actor, or sound design and engineering. Most mornings will begin with two (2) lectures. Our second morning class — Theatre Reflections — will be taught by an Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor, who will meet with us daily to provide context for the theater experience and performances we’ll attend, lead review discussions, and introduce us to more theater professionals. This program includes tickets to three Oregon Shakespeare Festival performances. If you would like to attend additional Oregon Shakespeare Festival shows on your own, we recommend advance reservations. Call OSF’s box office directly at (800) 219-8161. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner:
In our private dining room at the hotel.
Evening:
We'll close the evening with an illuminating lecture by a local theatre expert that will expand on the program theme.
Day
2
Theatre Tour, Winery Tour & Tasting, Expert Lecture
Location:
Ashland, OR
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ashland Hills Hotel
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 24 miles, approximately 40 minutes total riding time. Walking up to several blocks at a time on sidewalks, gradual hills, sometimes uneven terrain; some steps; standing for up to 1 hour at a time during field trips. Walking up to 1 mile per day, but in short segments and not all at once.
Breakfast:
In the hotel’s Palm Room, we’ll have a breakfast buffet with items including pastries, cereal, hard-boiled eggs, fruit, and yogurt plus milk, juice, organic coffee, tea, water.
Morning:
We'll board our motorcoach and make our way to the Thomas Theatre where we'll meet an OSF company member. From there, we'll enjoy an informative “walk and talk” created by OSF especially for Road Scholar. We’ll explore OSF’s three theatres: the indoor Angus Bowmer and Thomas theatres, and the outdoor Elizabethan theatre. We'll have a chance to engage with the hands-on exhibits of props, costumes, scenic design and more.
Lunch:
Boxed lunch at the winery.
Afternoon:
Next, we’ll board our motorcoach and travel to Oregon’s oldest grape-growing region. We’ll stop at a local winery to explore. As we walk among the vineyards, we’ll learn from winery staff about how the unique terrain of the Rogue Valley produces the conditions for a wide range of popular grape varietals. We’ll conclude with a wine tasting. After our tasting, we will board the motorcoach and return to the hotel. We’ll have independent time to explore the city before dinner.
Dinner:
At a local favorite restaurant.
Evening:
Returning to our hotel meeting room, a local theatre expert will provide an illuminating lecture that will expand on the program theme.
Day
3
Theatre Class, Free Time, OSF Performance
Location:
Ashland, OR
Meals:
B,L
Stay:
Ashland Hills Hotel
Activity Note
Walking several blocks up to 1/2 mile; city sidewalks; some inclines/steps. Additional walking distance is up to personal preference.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
In our hotel meeting room, a local theatre expert will provide an illuminating lecture that will expand on the program theme. We’ll continue the conversation and catch any announcements from our Group Leader during a brief break. We’ll resume with our Theatre Reflections class. Our OSF instructor will lead an in-depth discussion of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival plays. Today, we’ll also hear from a special guest.
Lunch:
At a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
At leisure. If you would like to attend other Oregon Shakespeare Festival shows on your own, we recommend advance reservations. Call OSF’s box office directly at (800)-219-8161.
Dinner:
This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Evening:
We will board our motorcoach and make our way to the OSF theatres where we will see our evening performance. NOTE: Our program was planned far in advance when details of the performances were not available. When confirmed, the information will be posted on the Road Scholar website under this program number.
Day
4
Theatre Class, Free Time, OSF Performance
Location:
Ashland, OR
Meals:
B,L
Stay:
Ashland Hills Hotel
Activity Note
Walking several blocks up to 1/2 mile; city sidewalks; some inclines/steps. Additional walking distance is up to personal preference.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
Back in our meeting room, we’ll learn more about theater from company members, instructors from Southern Oregon University, or visiting and local experts. Subjects vary according to schedules and availability at the time of the program. We’ll have a brief mid-morning break then resume with our Theatre Reflections class. Our OSF instructor will lead another in-depth discussion of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival plays. Today, we’ll also hear from a special guest.
Lunch:
At a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
At leisure. If you would like to attend other Oregon Shakespeare Festival shows on your own, we recommend advance reservations. Call OSF’s box office directly at (800)-219-8161.
Dinner:
On your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Evening:
We will board our motorcoach and make our way to the OSF theatres where we will see our evening performance. NOTE: Our program was planned far in advance when details of the performances were not available. When confirmed, the information will be posted on the Road Scholar website under this program number.
Day
5
Theatre Class, Free Time, Farewell Dinner, OSF Performance
Location:
Ashland, OR
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ashland Hills Hotel
Activity Note
Walking several blocks up to 1/2 mile; city sidewalks; some inclines/steps. Additional walking distance is up to personal preference.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
Back in our meeting room, we’ll learn more about theater from company members, instructors from Southern Oregon University, or visiting and local experts. Subjects vary according to schedules and availability at the time of the program. We’ll have a brief mid-morning break then resume with our Theatre Reflections class. Our OSF instructor will lead another illuminating lecture that will expand on the program theme. Today, we’ll also hear from a special guest.
Lunch:
At a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
At leisure. If you would like to attend other Oregon Shakespeare Festival shows on your own, we recommend advance reservations. Call OSF’s box office directly at (800)-219-8161.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant.
Evening:
We will board our motorcoach and make our way to the OSF theatres where we will see our evening performance. NOTE: Our program was planned far in advance when details of the performances were not available. When confirmed, the information will be posted on the Road Scholar website under this program number.
Day
6
Theatre Class, Program Concludes
Location:
Ashland, OR
Meals:
B
Activity Note
Hotel Check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
We’ll gather for our final Theatre Reflections class to review the week's performances and meet another special guest. Our OSF actor instructor will also provide a glimpse of the festival’s upcoming season. Before we head home, we’ll share our favorite moments from the program with our instructor, Group Leader, and each other. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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