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
Itinerary Note

Please note that this program date sees two Oregon Shakespeare Festival plays and one Oregon Cabaret Theatre play. The performances seen for this program are: Born With Teeth (OSF), Macbeth (OSF), and Little Shop of Horrors (Oregon Cabaret Theatre).

Filling Fast!
Jun 9 - Jun 14, 2024
Starting at
2,099
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Lizard Boy (OSF), Jane Eyre (OSF), and Much Ado About Nothing (OSF).

Jul 7 - Jul 12, 2024
Starting at
2,199
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Jane Eyre (OSF), Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Jul 14 - Jul 19, 2024
Starting at
2,199
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), Born With Teeth (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Sep 15 - Sep 20, 2024
Starting at
2,099
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Coriolanus (OSF), Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
Starting at
2,099
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), Coriolanus (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2024
Starting at
1,999
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), Coriolanus (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Full Inventory
Jun 8 - Jun 13, 2025
Starting at
2,249
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Jun 22 - Jun 27, 2025
Starting at
2,299
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Jul 6 - Jul 11, 2025
Starting at
2,299
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Jul 13 - Jul 18, 2025
Starting at
2,299
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Sep 14 - Sep 19, 2025
Starting at
2,299
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Sep 21 - Sep 26, 2025
Starting at
2,299
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Oct 5 - Oct 10, 2025
Starting at
2,199
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Oct 12 - Oct 17, 2025
Starting at
2,199
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Filling Fast!
May 26 - May 31, 2024
Starting at
2,359
Itinerary Note

Please note that this program date sees two Oregon Shakespeare Festival plays and one Oregon Cabaret Theatre play. The performances seen for this program are: Born With Teeth (OSF), Macbeth (OSF), and Little Shop of Horrors (Oregon Cabaret Theatre).

Filling Fast!
Jun 9 - Jun 14, 2024
Starting at
2,679
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Lizard Boy (OSF), Jane Eyre (OSF), and Much Ado About Nothing (OSF).

Jul 7 - Jul 12, 2024
Starting at
2,799
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Jane Eyre (OSF), Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Filling Fast!
Jul 14 - Jul 19, 2024
Starting at
2,799
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), Born With Teeth (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Sep 15 - Sep 20, 2024
Starting at
2,669
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Coriolanus (OSF), Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
Starting at
2,669
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), Coriolanus (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2024
Starting at
2,509
Itinerary Note

Please note that the performances seen for this program are: Much Ado About Nothing (OSF), Coriolanus (OSF), and Macbeth (OSF).

Full Inventory
Jun 8 - Jun 13, 2025
Starting at
2,839
Full Inventory
Jun 22 - Jun 27, 2025
Starting at
2,929
Full Inventory
Jul 6 - Jul 11, 2025
Starting at
2,929
Full Inventory
Jul 13 - Jul 18, 2025
Starting at
2,929
Full Inventory
Sep 14 - Sep 19, 2025
Starting at
2,929
Full Inventory
Sep 21 - Sep 26, 2025
Starting at
2,929
Full Inventory
Oct 5 - Oct 10, 2025
Starting at
2,839
Full Inventory
Oct 12 - Oct 17, 2025
Starting at
2,839

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 three performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Explore Ashland's culture and cuisine with a visit to a local winery.
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.

What You'll Learn

  • 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.

General Notes

The 2024 Oregon Shakespeare Festival playbill features ten main stage shows, including three by William Shakespeare ("Macbeth", "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Coriolanus") and a variety of new and contemporary works. Performances seen will vary by program date; please see date-specific itinerary for additional information.
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