Immerse yourself in the Festival's productions by attending one of our activities or classes.
CLASSES FOR PLAYGOERS
A wonderful way to fully immerse yourself in the OSF experience! Spend a weekend or more with fellow theatre lovers while exploring one or more plays in depth. All classes include:
- Class sessions taught by theatre artists and scholars
- Lively presentations and lectures
- Opportunities to hear from company members
Class prices include a "class-only" option if you prefer to purchase your own tickets or attend the plays at another time.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time classes may not be purchased online. You may fax your request to 541-482-8045 or call the Box Office at 800-219-8161 or 541-482-4331.
PLAYS IN CONVERSATION: The Taming of the Shrew and My Fair Lady
March 30 - 31
This weekend class compares the two favorites side by side, discovering parallels and contrasts in these battles of the sexes written 300 years apart. Class and play ticket to The Taming of the Shrew and My Fair Lady $230; class only, $125. Tickets to Two Trains Running are also available at an additional cost.
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UNFOLDING: A Streetcar Named Desire
April 20 - 21
A weekend class dedicated to exploring Tennessee William’s classic American melodrama. Class and play ticket to A Streetcar Named Desire, $170; class only, $125. Tickets to The Taming of the Shrew, My Fair Lady and King Lear are available at an additional cost.
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WAKE UP WITH SHAKESPEARE FOR FAMILIES: An Intergenerational Session June 28 - 30; three days, four plays
Make theatre a family experience! Discover the joys of the stage and Shakespeare in this class especially designed for families with children aged 12 and up. Explore a unique selection of plays in the 2013 season in on-your-feet workshops, interactive classes and lively discussions. Class fee includes tickets to My Fair Lady, The Heart of Robin Hood, The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and one Festival Noon event. ($425 adult, $339 youths 12 – 17.)
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SHAKESPEARE COMPREHENSIVE July 10 - 14; five days, four plays
An in-depth study of the Shakespeare plays in the 2013 season taught by a scholar. Class and play tickets to The Taming of the Shrew, Cymbeline, King Lear, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and two Festival Noon events, $520; class only, $255. Tickets to My Fair Lady, The Heart of Robin Hood, The Unfortunates, The Liquid Plain and other Festival Noon events are also available at an additional cost.
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UNFOLDING: The Tenth Muse
August 17 - 18
The Tenth Muse is a weekend class that focuses on Tanya Saracho's world premiere set in an 18th-century convent in colonial Mexico where young nuns and servants unearth a hidden play by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. Class sessions will be led by a scholar, and will include class visits from OSF company members. Class and play ticket to The Tenth Muse, $180; class only, $125. Tickets to A Streetcar Named Desire and The Taming of the Shrew are also available at an additional cost.
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WAKE UP WITH SHAKESPEARE
August 20 - 25; six days, seven plays
An introduction to and exploration of selected plays in the 2013 season taught by a scholar or theatre practitioner. Learn more about The Taming of the Shrew, My Fair Lady, Cymbeline, King Lear, The Heart of Robin Hood, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and A Streetcar Named Desire. Class and play tickets plus two Festival Noon events is $735; class only, $300. Tickets to The Tenth Muse, The Unfortunates and other Festival Noon events are also available at an additional cost.
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