2025 Season

Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare

OPFT 50th Anniversary Season

Celebrate 50 Years of Oak Park Festival Theatre with Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night!

Get ready for a night of dazzling comedy, mistaken identities, and unforgettable characters in our 50th Anniversary Season production of Twelfth Night!

Directed by Producing Artistic Director Peter G Andersen, we’re bringing Twelfth Night to life like never before, with a fresh and vibrant twist that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Shakespeare or are looking for Summer plans for the whole family, this production promises to be a delightful experience for all!

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“GOOD” by Rebecca Wahls

OPFT Winter Reading Series 

a play / slash / concert (and also a fable) directed by Rebecca Wahls

GOOD is an ensemble-driven reimagining of Bertold Brecht’s The Good Woman of Setzuan for the 21st century, featuring an original pop score by New York City composer Dillon Feldman.

A Woman is given a year to prove that she is Good – or else the Gods will destroy the whole world and start over. When the burden of her promises to help others becomes too much to handle alone, the Woman invents an alter ego, The Girlboss, to clean up the mess. 

APRIL 27TH, 5 pm at Pleasant Home, Oak Park, IL

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Shakespeare and the Language that Altered the World

OPFT 2025 Apprentice Showcase

Shakespeare and the Language that Shaped a World was written by Kevin G. Coleman, a former Oak Park Festival Theatre company member, and devised and performed by our 2025 Apprentice Class.

This performance brings Shakespeare’s life and works to the stage in an engaging and humorous way. By highlighting key scenes, sonnets, and the context behind his most beloved plays, it honors the lasting influence Shakespeare has had on theater and the world. This unique collage offers fresh perspectives on the plays you’ve enjoyed, inviting audiences of all ages to see them in a new light.

RUNNING THE FINAL TWO WEEKENDS OF OUR 2025 SUMMER SEASON

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Professional Acting Workshop

Hosted by Madison Street Theatre

Taught by OPFT Producing Artistic Director Peter G. Andersen, this workshop, aimed at actors of all ages in the greater Chicago area, will focus on technique, scene work, and developing your unique voice as a performer through a Shakespeare lens.

Join us for an intensive weekend workshop designed for experienced actors looking to take their skills to the next level. Workshops are held at Madison Street Theatre in Oak Park: 1010 Madison St, Oak Park, IL

MAY 17 – 18, 11 am – 4 pm (both days)

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College Acting Workshop

Hosted by Madison Street Theatre

Taught by OPFT Producing Artistic Director Peter G. Andersen, this workshop, aimed at current Acting students/recent graduates, will focus on scene work and technique to level up your craft.

Join us for an intensive weekend workshop designed for eager actors looking to take their skills to the next level. Workshops are held at Madison Street Theatre in Oak Park: 1010 Madison St, Oak Park, IL

JULY 19 – 20, 11 am – 4 pm (both days)

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