Engage With Community - Oregon Shakespeare Festival

In producing theatre, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival creates spaces of possibility. Across the landscape of people we bring together—cast members and patrons, production shops and administrative offices, audiences and donors—we foster connections that matter. As part of our commitment to creating a space of belonging for all audiences and employees, OSF’s Engagement programming connects the work on our stages to the Rogue Valley and beyond.

Community Talkbacks

We love to explore the ways our work echoes in the community. If you are curious about some of the people and organizations working on issues featured in our plays, the community talkback series is for you! These facilitated conversations begin 10 to 15 minutes after the end of a performance and last approximately 30 minutes. Free upon request. Available for selected shows only. Friday afternoons in the Angus Bowmer Theatre and Saturday afternoons in the Thomas Theatre.

Art to Action Series

May 16, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 12

A new series from OSF’s Education and Engagement team, this exciting collection of speakers, activities, community art making, and more, links the work on our stages to the world around us. Events in this series are a great way to engage with topics in the 2026 season and will include community guests as well as renowned scholars. From learning more about issues that touch communities across the world to dancing with the whole family, we invite you to join and find new ways to put art into action.

Tickets: $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for 17 and under

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A group of people marches in a parade holding a banner that reads "Oregon Shakespeare Festival," waving pride flags. The crowd appears joyful as they walk down the street.

OSF Staff, volunteers, and friends march in the 2023 Southern Oregon Pride Parade. Photo by Joe Sofranko.

An older individual with short hair smiles while holding a vintage doll and speaking with another person in a group setting. People are gathered in the background with a projected image on the wall.

Mitzi Asai Loftus, accompanied by her prized childhood doll, chats with an audience member after sharing her family’s experience during WWII Japanese imprisonment . This discussion was presented in partnership with Ashland Together. Photo by Bob Palermini.

A group of people watches three speakers on a stage during a community panel discussion in a small event space. One speaker holds a microphone while answering questions.

Taylor Stewart (founder of the Oregon Remembrance Project) speaks to the audience while Sarah Sanderson, author of The Place We Make, and Tara Houston (OSF Community and Engagement Manager) listen. Photo by Bob Palermini.

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OSF Staff, volunteers, and friends march in the 2023 Southern Oregon Pride Parade. Photo by Joe Sofranko.

Mitzi Asai Loftus, accompanied by her prized childhood doll, chats with an audience member after sharing her family’s experience during WWII Japanese imprisonment . This discussion was presented in partnership with Ashland Together. Photo by Bob Palermini.

Taylor Stewart (founder of the Oregon Remembrance Project) speaks to the audience while Sarah Sanderson, author of The Place We Make, and Tara Houston (OSF Community and Engagement Manager) listen. Photo by Bob Palermini.