THE SHAKESPEARE GARDENS

The Shakespeare Gardens is our beautiful outdoor 200-seat amphitheater, nestled behind our newly renovated, ADA-compliant building nestled in the heart of the Paseo Arts District at 2920 Paseo in Oklahoma City. Bring a picnic, a blanket, a lawn chair, or sit at a patio table and enjoy the serenity of this tranquil garden theatre in the heart of OKC. Featuring a modern sound system and a full bar featuring wine, beer, & mixed drinks, come let us enchant you with an evening of Shakespeare under the stars!


SHAKESPEARE GARDENS RENTAL DETAILS

  • Rehearsals

    • $60/hr. (3-hr. minimum)

    • No tech support, work lights only

    Performances

    • $800 | 4-hour rental

    • Inclusive of set-up and strike

    • $175/hr. additional

    Daily Rental

    • $1400 | Between the hours of 11a - 11p

    • Client property must be removed by end of day.

    Weekly

    • $4000 | Monday - Sunday, 11a - 11p.

    • Client property may be left on site during rental week.

    Wedding Rentals

    • $2500 | Between the hours of 11a - 11p

    • Additional $175/hr. (rehearsal, vendor setup, etc.)

      • Client & vendor property/rentals must be removed by end of day.

    • Includes use of both dressing rooms, Mermaid Tavern & Lounge, both Outdoor & Indoor Theatres, and staging area for catering.

  • Equipment:

    Sound:

    • EV ETX12 12" powered 2-way loudspeaker x 2

    • Mackie 1604VLZ audio mixer

    Lights:

    • Blizzard ToughPAR Quadra x 6

    • Conventional Light Rail

    • Lighting Console

    Additional Rental:

    Wireless Mics (lavalier & over-ear headset):

    • $50/day per mic

    • Wireless body mic (x13)

    • Wireless hand-held (x1)

    Designer & tech staff referrals available upon request.

    • Accessible Hours: 10:00a – 11:00p (including set-up & strike)

    • Max capacity 200-ppl. / 24-fixed patio seats, open lawn seating for 176.

    • Entire Facility is ADA Compliant

    • Includes use of indoor hospitality spaces (two dressing rooms, lobby, Mermaid Tavern). Does not include use of Indoor Theatre unless Wedding Rental.

    • Event security | $70/hr. (req. for events over 100 patrons)

    • We use off-duty law enforcement.

  • Liability Insurance

    • Client is liable for damages caused by Client occupancy, including the behavior of Client’s guests, invitees, agents, contractors, or subcontractors resulting from Client’s use of The Venue. Required insurance coverage shall encompass the entirety of OSP property at 2920 & 2924 Paseo, and the “Shakespeare Gardens.”

    • Proof of Liability Insurance, minimum $1,000,000.00 per occurrence/$2,000,000.00 aggregate, with “host liquor liability” coverage included, naming Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park as a Certificate Holder is required. Separate endorsements naming “Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park” as additional insured with a waiver of subrogation is also required.

    • Proof of Client Insurance is required before occupancy. Paperwork must be submitted to OSP no later than 10 days prior to Client occupancy. Failure to supply required documents shall cancel the agreement and forfeit any deposit paid.

    • Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park uses the following agency, and recommends them to our clients:

    • Messer-Bowers Insurance Agency

    • 6701 Broadway Ext Ste 201, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 | (405) 840-4351

    • Don Bowers | don@messerbowers.com

    • Brandy Million | bmillion@messerbowers.com

  • Rental availability is subject to season programming. Please complete the form below with specific date requests.

    Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park 2026 Schedule

     

    RENTAL: Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma

    ·         January 18 – 25, 2026

     

    OSP MAIN STAGE (INDOOR THEATRE): The Importance of Being Earnest

    ·         Performances at OCU February 5 – 8, 2026

    ·         Rehearsals at OSP February 16 – 18, 2026

    ·         Performances at OSP February 19 – March 1, 2026

     

    RENTAL: Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma

    ·         March 8 – 15, 2026

     

    RENTAL: Casady School

    ·         March 23 – 29, 2026

     

    EDUCATION: Apprentice Showcase

    ·         Rehearsals March 31 – April 2, 2026

    ·         Performances April 3 – 5, 2026

     

    READING: The Rover

    ·         Rehearsals April 7 – 9, 2026

    ·         Performances April 10 – 12, 2026

     

    READING: How to Write a Regency Romance

    ·         Rehearsals April 21 – 23, 2026

    ·         Performances April 24 – 26, 2026

     

    EDUCATION: Young Company Theatre Camp

    ·         Middle & High School Sessions | June 1 – 12, 2026

     

    OSP MAIN STAGE (SHAKESPEARE GARDENS): The Tempest

    ·         Rehearsals May 11 – June 10, 2026

    ·         Performances June 11 – 28, 2026

     

    OSP MAIN STAGE (SHAKESPEARE GARDENS): Julius Caesar

    ·         Rehearsals August 10 – September 9, 2026

    ·         Performances September 10 – 27, 2026

     

    READING: Forrest, Macready, Macbeth

    ·         Rehearsals October 13 – 15, 2026

    ·         Performances October 16 – 18, 2026

     

    READING: Frankenstein

    ·         Rehearsals October 20 – 22, 2026

    ·         Performances October 23 – 25, 2026

     

    OSP MAIN STAGE (INDOOR THEATRE): An Actor’s Carol

    ·         Performances November 27 – 29, 2026

     

    OSP MAIN STAGE (INDOOR THEATRE): Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker, an Interactive Holiday Ball

    ·         Rehearsals November 9 – December 2, 2026

    ·         Performances December 3 – 20, 2026