Because Shakespeare should be a little dangerous
Much Adoe About Nothing
"Fun, action-packed and fast moving."
-The Oregonian
Ops Fest is dedicated to bringing a new style of Shakespearean performance to the Portland area by reviving the old. When Shakespeare originally penned and performed his plays, theatrical practices were very different than modern audiences are accustomed to.
First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays include all the cues an actor needs to perform his or her role without rehearsal. This allows the truest reaction to the story as it progresses. The Ops Fest performs using the same performance techniques as they did in Shakespeare's own time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. This lends a much more immediate, organic, improvisational feel to the performances.
First Folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays include all the cues an actor needs to perform his or her role without rehearsal. This allows the truest reaction to the story as it progresses. The Ops Fest performs using the same performance techniques as they did in Shakespeare's own time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. This lends a much more immediate, organic, improvisational feel to the performances.
Tour Calendar
Come see us at a park near you in the Portland area.
The Players
Come meet the people that bring Shakespeare to life.
Recent Updates
1) August 15th at Laurelhurst Park will be at 11:00 AM. NOT at 2:00 PM as posted some places. 11:00 AM! See you there!
2) New audience comments section! Read what people have been saying about us here.
3) More shows! Aug 20 and 21st, Nehalem Bay State Park in Nehalem, OR. Much Adoe on the 20th, Midsommer on the 21st!
4) Our YouTube has been super active. Check it out here.
5) Oregonian Love:
http://tinyurl.com/MuchAdoe
2) New audience comments section! Read what people have been saying about us here.
3) More shows! Aug 20 and 21st, Nehalem Bay State Park in Nehalem, OR. Much Adoe on the 20th, Midsommer on the 21st!
4) Our YouTube has been super active. Check it out here.
5) Oregonian Love:
http://tinyurl.com/MuchAdoe
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Original Practice Shakespeare Festival
is a 501(c)3 tax-free organization.
Theatrical Friends!
See the Portland Actors Ensemble Summer line up including Pericles which will open around the same time as our Much Adoe About Nothing. Click above to learn more about PAE.
Brian Allard
Artistic Director
(503) 890-6944
Brian@opsfest.org