Ashland has an active and varied theatrical community. Home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland also boasts other theatre groups, which perform a wide variety of productions, including musicals, comedies and experimental theatre, all year long: The Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Ashland Community Theatre, Actors' Theatre, and the Southern Oregon University Theatre Arts Dept. The Oregon Cabaret Theatre (OCT), is Ashland's "other professional theater, and musical theater is its particular niche. Currently in its 18th year, OCT has earned a reputation for presenting top-notch musicals, revues and comedies in an elegant and inviting ambience. The theater is a former Baptist church that has been beautifully renovated into a nightclub-style,theater with table seating on tiered levels and balcony, stained glass windows and a crystal chandelier from an old movie palace. The shows are fresh and lively, the performers are talented professionals from all over the country, and production values are high. In addition to the performance, patrons also have the option of gourmet dinners and Sunday brunch or just appetizers, desserts or beverages. It all makes for a festive night out where one can socialize with friends and family while enjoying food and drinks and an entertaining show. Artattack Theater Ensemble The Oregon Shakespeare Festival ain't the only theater in Ashland. Artattack is Ashland's other theater. Located just two blocks from OSF in downtown Ashland, Artattack Theater Ensemble delivers some of the most innovative and compelling theater in Oregon. Winner of several "Best of Ashland" awards, numerous accolades and honors, including The Equity Foundation, the multi award-winning group offers several plays a year, as well as numerous events and classes in an intimate black box setting. With articles in both Sunset Magazine and The New York Times, Artattack Theater Ensemble offers Ashland, Oregon a unique theater experience. Actors' Theatre (541)535-5250 PO Box 780 Talent OR, 97540 Artattack Theater Ensemble (541)482-6505 310 Oak St. Ashland OR, 97520 Artwork Enterprises (541)858-7164 PO Box 453 Ashland OR, 97520 Ashland Community Theatre (541)482-7532 2305 Ashland St PMB 105 Ashland OR, 97520 Britt Festivals (541)779-0847 PO Box 1124 Medford OR, 97501 Oregon Cabaret Theatre (541)488-2902 PO Box 1149 Ashland OR, 97520 Oregon Shakespeare Festival (541)482-2111 PO Box 158 Ashland OR, 97520 Rogue Music Theatre** (541)479-2559 PO Box 862 Grants Pass OR, 97526 SOU Theatre Arts Department** (541)552-6346 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland OR, 97520