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

  • Rehearsal/Small Meeting (3-hour minimum, max 25-ppl., no tech support) | $75/hr.

  • 5-hour minimum rental | $900

    Add’l hourly rental | $200/hr.

    Weekly Rates Available Upon Request.

  • Technical Staffing | $25/hr. per staff (2-person minimum)

    Event security | $60/hr.

  • 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).

  • Bartender $25/hr.

    Two bartenders required.

    $1750 bar minimum.

    Food catering additional from approved caterers:

    Paseo Grill | Abbey Road Catering | C2 Catering | Chef Curry To Go | Kam’s Kookery | Ned’s Catering | Running Wild Catering

    Does not include furniture or decoration rental. We recommend 110 Events for event rental inquiries.

  • 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.