ASHLAND, OR (March 14, 2024) – The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is proud to announce
Lithia & Driveway as its official sponsor for the 2024 season, marking a pivotal moment as OSF secures its first season sponsor since the 2019 season. Lithia & Driveway, headquartered in Medford, Oregon, is deepening its longstanding support for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival through this sponsorship, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to fostering the arts in Southern Oregon.
“We are deeply grateful to Lithia & Driveway for amplifying their support in our 2024 season,” said
Chief Development Officer Kamílah Long. “This partnership not only reaffirms their dedication to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival but also showcases a broad commitment to the Rogue Valley. In a time when the arts are in critical need of support, Lithia emerges as a significant pillar of our community, profoundly embracing the arts’ capacity to enlighten and transform lives. Their continued trust in OSF’s mission and impact is genuinely inspiring.”
Founded in 1946 in Ashland, Oregon, by Walt DeBoer, Lithia & Driveway has evolved from a single Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge dealership into one of America’s largest automotive retailers, featuring a broad range of domestic and import franchises across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Beyond offering an impressive selection of vehicles and services, they are dedicated to enhancing community life through significant contributions to local charities and organizations.
“We are honored to partner with OSF and support the festival’s 2024 season,” said
Bryan DeBoer, Lithia & Driveway President and CEO. “Inspiring generations since 1935, OSF’s contributions to the arts continue to give members from our communities, and around the world, access to world-class theatre. We are thrilled at the opportunity to play a part in their continued success.”
OSF’s 2024 season will present a powerful, diverse array of large and small-scale shows, including iconic works from Shakespeare’s canon, stories inspired by the Bard’s legacy, new works, and a series of one-person shows featuring cherished OSF alumni. Performances kick off on March 19. For more details, visit OSFashland.org.
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