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OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
P.O. Box 158 - Ashland, OR 97520
- 541.482.2111 x208
Suzie DuVal | suzied@osfashland.org
http://www.osfashland.org
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Disciplines
Theatre
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Type of Program
In-school
Weekends
All day
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Age Range
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Mission: | |
To create fresh and bold interpretations of classic and contemporary plays in repertory shaped by the diversity of our American culture and using Shakespeare as our standard and inspiration.
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| Founder: | |
Angus Bowmer
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| Founded: | |
1935
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| Vision: | |
OSF values statement: We believe that diverse ideas, cultures and traditions reflect the broad diversity of the nation and enrich our insights into the work we present on stage. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work, including play selection, hiring, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, recruitment of volunteers, and the composition of our Board of Directors.
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| Honors: | |
Antoinette Pery ("Tony") Award for outstanding achievement in regional theatre, 1983; National Governors' Association Award for distinguished service to the arts, 1983; Festival volunteers receive the President's Volunteer Action Award at the White House, 1986; American Civil Liberties Union Commendation, 1990; American Society of Journalists and Authors Open Book Award for First Amendment Courage, 1990; Children's Theatre Foundation of America Medallion, 2001.
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
School visit program; Summer seminar for high school juniors; Workshops, prologues and discussions for student groups; Special matinees with post-show discussions; Bowmer Project for student playgoers; Ashland High School Partnership; Ashland Schools Project; Backstage tours; Study guides; Shakespeare in the Classroom; Shakespeare on Stage; Preview weekend for educators; Inside Shakespeare; among others.
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| Youth Served: | |
175,000
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Prerequisites: | |
Summer seminar for high school juniors is by application only. The 65 applicants are selected by a selection committee based on the quality of their application and recommendations. Other programs are offered on a first-come basis until they are full. The Bowmer Project for Student Playgoers, the Ashland High School Partnership and the Ashland Schools Project are only available to students in our local area. School visit program is a touring program available to schools in Oregon, California, Nevada and Washington that request it from October-March. Prologues and discussions for student groups, special matinees with post-show discussions, backstage tours, Shakespeare in the Classroom, Shakespeare on Stage, preview weekend for educators, and Inside Shakespeare are offered onsite at our theatre.
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| Season: | |
Academic year, Summer, Fixed time interval
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| Schedule: | |
Daily
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Journal, Survey, Other
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| Free Program: | |
No
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| Scholarships: | |
Yes
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Artist
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Funding: | |
Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants, Corporate underwriting
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
Yes
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Town, School District, City, County, Multiple county, State
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Churches
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