Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Department of Theatre and Dance
Location: Ashland, OR
Course: TH 4330R - Oregon Shakespeare Festival
CRN: TBD
Program Director: Tobie Minor, t_m137@txstate.edu
Course Dates: Summer II TBD
Travel: July 20 - 26, 2025
Program Fee: $2,390
Course Tuition: $1,068.24
*Financial Aid eligible

Program Itinerary

This educational trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival provides Texas State University students with an immersive experience that directly aligns with their degree plans. Students will participate in a site tour of the festival, engage in a talk-back session with actors, directors, and designers, and take part in a Q&A session with festival staff. These activities are designed to foster connections with industry professionals, enhancing the students' future career prospects.

During the festival, students will attend performances of Julius Caesar, As You Like It, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shane, Fat Ham, and Quixote Nuevo. These diverse productions will offer students the opportunity to see a range of theatrical styles and approaches, providing valuable insights and inspiration for their studies and future work in professional theatre.

Date	Activities
Sunday, July 20	Travel to Ashland, OR, and welcome dinner.
Monday, July 21	Shakespeare performance.
Tuesday, July 22	Backstage campus tour and Shakespeare performance.
Wednesday, July 23	Two Shakespeare performances.
Thursday, July 24	Behind the curtain and Shakespeare performance.
Friday, July 25	Talk back and Shakespeare performance.
Saturday, July 26	Travel home.

*Itinerary is subject to change. Shows will be solidified closer to the program date.

Application Process

Follow these steps to enroll.

STEP 1

Complete SIA student application. Deadline is January 24, 2025.

STEP 2

Applications reviewed by Program Director & OXP.

STEP 3

Pay $50 program deposit. Deadline is February 21, 2025.

STEP 4

Program FAQ

Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2025 announcement

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General Information
- Who is eligible to participate in the program?
  
  Priority will be given to Theatre, Dance, English, and Literature majors and minors. If you wish to participate but are not declared in one of the majors or minors listed above, please reach out to the program director, Tobie Minor - t_m137@txstate.edu.
- Will I need to be in person at the San Marcos campus for the course?
  
  No, you do not need to be in San Marcos for the summer to participate. Orientation and any additional class meetings will take place online.
Costs
- What is included in the program fee?
  The $2,390 program fee includes:
  - Lodging, 6 nights at a hotel in Ashland, OR.
  - Breakfast throughout the duration of the trip.
  - Welcome dinner.
  - Admission to one talk back.
  - Admission to one campus tour.
  - Admission to one behind the curtain tour.
  - Admission to six theatre performances.
- What is NOT included in the program fee?
  The program fee does not include:
  - Airfare to/from Ashland, OR.
  - Lunch throughout the duration of the trip.
  - Dinner throughout the duration of the trip.
  - On-site transportation.
  - Any additional activities students participate in during program free time.
  - Course tuition.
  *Per OXP policy, airfare is purchased by the student is not refundable by the university. Students are encouraged to purchase flexible airfare or travel insurance in case of the event they are unable to travel.
- What is the program deposit?
  
  Students are required to pay a $50 nonrefundable program deposit to secure their spot in the program. The deposit is applied to the overall program fee.
- Is Study in America Financial Aid eligible?
  
  Yes, SIA programs are financial aid eligible; however, eligibility can vary by student award. Students should always confirm with TXST One Stop whether their financial aid will cover the course tuition and program fee.
Program Preparation
- Will I need to provide my transportation?
  
  Students are responsible for purchasing airfare to/from Ashland, OR, and on-site transportation.
- Is there a dress code for specific visits?
  
  Please pack attire that is appropriate for going to the theatre and seeing a show. We also recommend students pack separate clothes for any site seeing or shopping they want to do in Ashland.
- Will there be downtime on the trip?
  
  Yes, students will have downtime in the evenings.
Drop & Refund Policy
- Course Tuition Refund
  
  Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses on campus. Refer to the TXST One Stop for more information.
- SIA Program Fee Refund
  Students may receive a refund for the program fee if they drop/withdraw within the refund schedule. The program fee refund policy is separate from the refund deadlines associated with course tuition costs.
  The following policy applies to students that drop/withdraw from the course/program:
  - 100% of the program fee is refundable 45 days prior to the course start date.
  - 70% of the program fee is refundable 44 days prior to the course start date.
  - 50% of the program fee is refundable after the first start date of the course.
  Students that cannot complete the program and would like to appeal the refund policy, please contact extension@txstate.edu for assistance.
  Please note the course start date is not the first day of travel.