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Ashland, Oregon
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The festival was established in 1935 by Angus L. Bowmer, who saw it as a way to boost the local economy during tough times.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival typically operates from March through October, offering a wide array of plays and performances.
In addition to Shakespeare's works, the festival features a diverse range of classic and contemporary plays.
Each year, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival draws over 400,000 attendees from around the world.
The Allen Elizabethan Theatre, one of the festival's three venues, is an open-air theater inspired by the Globe Theatre in London.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has received multiple Tony Awards and other accolades for its outstanding theatrical productions.
The festival actively promotes diverse voices and stories, both on stage and within its organization.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival contributes millions of dollars annually to the local economy through tourism and related activities.
The festival provides workshops, lectures, and other educational opportunities for students and theater enthusiasts.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has premiered numerous new plays, contributing to the development of contemporary theater.
