Oregon Shakespeare Festival Presents Preface For Twelfth Night: A Play Introduction

Get ready for a deeper understanding and appreciation of one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies with our preface for Twelfth Night. Led by an informed facilitator, this 30-minute session provides background, history and an introduction to the main characters, themes, and production choices of the play. Discover the historical and social context of the play, and explore the director's vision and approach to the production. Learn about the themes of gender, identity, and the nature of love, and how they relate to today's world. Whether you're a theatre aficionado or a first-time playgoer, our preface is an engaging and enlightening experience that will enhance your enjoyment of the show. Join us for a preface before the performance and gain a new perspective on Twelfth Night.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a regional repertory theatre in Ashland, Oregon, United States, founded in 1935 by Angus L. Bowmer. The Festival now offers matinee and evening performances of a wide range of classic and contemporary plays not limited to Shakespeare.