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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
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  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
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Length
6 days
Rating (4.93)
Activity Level
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Program
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 2025 Oregon Shakespeare Festival playbill features nine main stage shows, including three by William Shakespeare ("Merry Wives of Windsor", "Julius Caesar" and "As You Like It") 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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Tyrone Wilson
Tyrone earned an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, and BA honor degrees in theatre and psychology from Middlebury College. He has taught and directed at many institutions including high schools, universities, conservatories and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Tyrone performed in the European tour of Ajax directed by Peter Sellars, and performed in Lettice and Lovage both on Broadway with Maggie Smith and in the U.S. tour with Julie Harris. He has been involved with Road Scholar programs in Ashland since 1995.
Please Note:
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
Tyrone earned an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, and BA honor degrees in theatre and psychology from Middlebury College. He has taught and directed at many institutions including high schools, universities, conservatories and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Tyrone performed in the European tour of Ajax directed by Peter Sellars, and performed in Lettice and Lovage both on Broadway with Maggie Smith and in the U.S. tour with Julie Harris. He has been involved with Road Scholar programs in Ashland since 1995.
Holly Foster has an M.A. in music education with undergraduate degrees in music conducting and French. She got hooked on travel during her teaching career, leading high school choir groups to various West Coast events and French students around France. An Ashland resident for over 30 years, Holly is connected to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival through her actor partner, and delights in attending all the plays. She also works with a local educational travel program. Holly enjoys hiking, skiing, singing, gardening, reading, travel, and adventure.
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.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

  • 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.

  • Sustainable Travel

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