The Oregon Shakespeare Festival

My family has decided to try to come here every summer to see a few plays. Ashland is a beautiful charming small town and seeing Shakespeare and other plays at the outdoor Elizabethan is a memorable experience.

A wonderful place to spend a few days with friends or family!

I’ve been coming each year for the last few years to see at least one play. The performances are always entertaining and have quality acting. The festival has a total of 4 theaters and it is a must to watch a play in the Elizabethian Theater which is the giant outdoor theater.

About half of all the plays each year are Shakespeare plays, but there are also a number of modern plays which are easier to listen to. I find it challenging to comprehend all the Elizabethian language in the Shakespeare plays, but overall the plots are always clear enough. This year I saw a wonderful musical called “Tracy’s Tiger” in one of the smaller theaters. However, all these plays can put some damage to your wallet. I paid $44 for a bad seat in Tracy’s Tiger, yet it was well worth it.

If you’re short on cash (students, backpackers, etc) find a bar to eat in. The restaurants are fairly pricey, mostly, but the bars are great during the day, and most of them serve amazing food. NICE people, too.