This
summer, Cindy Passannante, and her husband Tony are taking a journey right in
our own backyard, and you are invited to join them! Because of her love of the
theater, Cindy has been decided it is time to enjoy a long weekend in Ashland,
Oregon to take in some of the best Shakespeare productions in the world. The
Oregon Shakespeare Festival has been an annual summer seasonal attraction for
80 years, providing some of the region’s best and most spectacular theater
offerings. The focus of the festival is the plays of William Shakespeare, with
the center being the Allen Elizabethan Theater, an outdoor venue reminiscent of
the Renaissance. The festival has grown over the years to include not only Shakespeare’s
work, but also contemporary plays, and children’s theater, and encompasses four
theaters within Ashland to produce them all.
The
caliber of the plays to be found in Ashland is a testimony to the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival organization. They are committed to bring stellar
theatrical programs which “illuminate our collective humanity through varied
interpretations of classic and contemporary plays”. This is also reflected in
the talent the festival attracts, as many well-known actors got their professional
start here; such as William Hurt, Jean Smart, Stacy Keach and Kyle McLaughlin,
to name a few. The talent goes beyond the stage with many directors, costume
and stage designers, as well as actors who have continued with success within
the festival and beyond. With 80 years of production and talent set to
entertain you, the journey to Ashland is an experience not to miss.
The
C.P. Trips “Caravan to Ashland” is ready to take center stage this summer, from
Thursday July 23- Sunday July 26th.
For $450.00 per person/ double occupancy, the caravan package includes
your hotel stay for three nights at the lovely Ashland Springs Hotel, and two
Shakespeare favorites. The trip will
begin with everyone meeting in Portland Thursday morning to caravan down to
Ashland and take in the first play, Much
Ado About Nothing at the Angus Bowmer Theater. Friday will be a day full of
options, where you can do as little or as much as you like. Saturday will be
the pinnacle Shakespearean experience with the caravan regrouping to enjoy Antony & Cleopatra in the Allen Elizabethan
Theater. This is an outdoor theater so be sure to plan for the weather!
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Cindy
has also put together some optional additions to go along with this hosted
Ashland experience. If two plays are not enough, you can join Cindy on Friday
evening for a performance of Secret Love
in Peach Blossom Land in the Angus Bowmer Theater. Meal and Dinner options
for Saturday are also available. If you want to explore on your own either
Friday or Saturday, Cindy can help set up other Ashland area favorites for you,
such as a rafting trip down the Kalamath or Rogue rivers, wine tastings along
the Rouge and Applewhite valleys finest vineyards, or simply a relaxing spa or
golf day if you like. There is a wide variety of activities to choose from in
Ashland and the surrounding area, Cindy is ready to help you make your Caravan
to Ashland experience to be just as you like it.
If
you are traveling on your own, or have a group of friends that are ready to
join you in the Caravan to Ashland, we also have single and triple package
rates available, but space is limited so contact Cindy at C.P. Trips today to
be sure and join the fun and excitement of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in
Ashland. Call 503-658-5646 or email at cptrips@aol.com.
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