A Comedy of Love, Identity, and Unmistakable Mischief
Viola is shipwrecked in Illyria and, believing her twin brother Sebastian to be dead, disguises herself as a man named Cesario to serve Duke Orsino. Orsino pines for Countess Olivia, who’s sworn off love, but when Cesario delivers Orsino’s message of devotion, Olivia falls for the disguised Viola instead. Meanwhile, Viola herself falls for Orsino, creating a tangled love triangle.
Meanwhile, Olivia’s pompous steward, Malvolio, is led to believe that Olivia loves him, revealing he has been deeply in love with her for a long time. Chaos ensues as mistaken identities multiply – especially when Sebastian, alive and well, arrives in Illyria.
Join us this Summer for our 50th Anniversary Season of Twelfth Night, directed by Producing Artistic Director Peter Andersen, as romantic confusions unravel, truths are revealed, and comedy takes center stage in a celebration of love, identity, and the joy of Shakespeare!
Returning for our 50th Anniversary is OPFT Company Member Kevin Theis, as well as numerous designers from our 49th season, such as Costume Designer Taylor Pfenning, Scenic Designer Evan Frank, and Lighting Designer Devin Cameron.
LIVE Outdoor Theatre in Austin Gardens!
Downtown Oak Park
JULY 5th – August 16th, 2025
Thursdays – Saturdays at 8pm | Sundays at 7pm
PLUS Every Other Wednesday (July 16th, July 30th, and August 13th)
1st PREVIEW July 1st at 8pm (Community Appreciation night: Park District of Oak Park)
2nd PREVIEW July 2nd at 8pm
3rd PREVIEW July 3rd at 8pm
OPENING NIGHT Saturday, July 5th, at 8 pm
General admission $40 | Seniors $30 | Students $15 | Children under 12 $5 | Previews $20
Pay What You Will is back!
Name your own ticket price at any Wednesday and Thursday performance.
Walk-ups only.
We’ve updated our Refund and Exchange Policy. Click the link near the bottom of the page.
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Weather Policy
Weather in the Midwest can change at a moment’s notice. We monitor the weather daily. If light rain is in the forecast, we may choose to continue with our performance. If a show is canceled due to severe weather, you will receive an email 2 hours before the designated curtain. Please be aware that the decision to cancel a show due to severe weather is never made before 5pm on the day of the performance.
If the show is cancelled due to weather, your ticket will automatically become a raincheck valid for any of the remaining performances.
Refund and Exchange Policy
All ticket sales are final. No exceptions.
Exchanges are unlimited within the performance schedule of any given production. This option is available on a self-serve basis using the “Manage Tickets” link found in your order confirmation email.
In the event Oak Park Festival Theatre cancels a performance due to undesirable conditions, the Patron will automatically receive a voucher to return to a future performance of the same production.
Group Tickets
Oak Park Festival Theatre would love for your group to join us for a performance! Group tickets may be purchased through our regular ticket site – scroll down below the general admission ticket – or you may contact us at tickets@oakparkfestival.com
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Oak Park Festival Theatre has survived for the past 48 years thanks to the generosity of our friends and neighbors like you. As we continue our recovery from the office fire in November, 2021, and set our sights on our 50th anniversary season in 2025, please consider making a difference by donating today.
