Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
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Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park's statement of purpose is to provide Oklahoma with quality stage productions in unique and exciting environments at a reasonable price and to develop cultural growth in Oklahoma through classical and theatrical projects. OSP benefits the area further by supplying a theatrical arts training center for the area's young people as well as providing residencies through the Oklahoma Arts Council's Artist-in-Residence program.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is a non-profit organization in alliance with the University of Central Oklahoma, is supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council; Allied Arts; the Kirkpatrick Family Fund; College of Arts, Media & Design at the University of Central Oklahoma; Frontier Country Marketing Association; Devon Energy; Chesapeake Energy; OGE Energy Corp; National Endowment of the Arts; Cox Communications; Oklahoma Community Theatre Association; AT&T; Inasmuch Foundation; Oklahoma City Community Foundation; and Cardinal Engineering. For more information, call (405) 235-3700, email or visit the Web site at www.oklahomashakespeare.com. OSP is also a member of the Institute of Outdoor Drama and the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America.


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Taming of the Shrew
Aug. 12 - Sept. 4
Bicentennial Park - Downtown OKC
One of Shakespeare's most thrilling and popular plays, Romeo and Juliet confronts each new generation with its passion and force. Through the hate of warring factions, in defiance of their families and in secrecy from their closest friends, a young couple risk all they have to be together. Director Kathryn McGill explores the play set in a volatile modern world. (show info

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