Hamlet - photo by Amy Asslopp
George Mount and Michael Patten in Hamlet. Photo by Amy Allsop.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Basic Policies

Cell phones and pagers are disruptive to actors and audiences. Please turn them off.
Sound and video recordings are prohibited during the performance.
Please be courteous to your fellow patrons and refrain from smoking in the audience. If you wish to smoke, please do so outside the perimeter of the audience area.

Do I need to purchase tickets?

All Wooden O performances are free and open to the public. You do not need to purchase tickets.

Do I need to make reservations?

No. However, we do recommend arriving at least 20 minutes before the start of the show to secure a good spot on the lawn.

What should I bring?

We recommend bringing a blanket or a chair. If you do bring a chair, we ask that you sit towards the back of the audience area so as not to block the view of those sitting on the ground.

These performances are outdoors, so you may want to bring personal care items like sunscreen, bug spray, or drinking water. Temperatures can cool during the performance so an extra layer is recommended.

Will there be concessions/Can I bring food?

There are no concessions at Wooden O performances. You are more than welcome to bring food to the venue, but we do ask that you pack out everything that you brought to the park.

Will there be Wooden O merchandise?

Yes. For a $20 donation, you can get a Wooden O baseball cap. For a donation of $50 or more, you can get a Wooden O fleece picnic blanket with handle.

Can I make a donation?

Yes. We heartily encourage donation at the parks with cash or check, or online. Individiual donations help Wooden O provide free Shakespeare to the region.

Are the shows appropriate for all ages?

Yes.

Can I bring my dog?

Please check with the indiviual park you plan on attending as rules differ at each venue.

Will shows be cancelled if it rains?

Summer weather in the Northwest can be unpredictable, but we believe the show must go on. Please be prepared whether it means sun block and drinking water or jackets, blankets, raingear and umbrellas. If an audience is willing to sit in the rain, the show will go on. If the rain develops into thunder and lightning, we will cancel the show.