Check out our list of local live productions and livestream options available from Ashland to Grants Pass.

Ashland Contemporary Theatre

Tickets can be purchased at ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org, or at the door (cash or check only). Call 541-646-2971 for information.

‘Keely and Du’: ACT, in collaboration with Livia Genise Productions, will present a staged reading of Jane Martin’s “Keely and Du.” Layered with feeling and wired with suspense, this runner-up for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize, explores the boundaries of individual freedom and the extremities of religious zeal through the relationship of Du, a right-to-life activist, and Keely, a woman made pregnant by rape whom Du is confining. Can they find a way to transcend through friendship their circumstances and the ideological issues that separate them? Readings are scheduled for 7 p.m. Fridays, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 17-24, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland; and at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland. Please be aware this reading presents topics including rape, assault and kidnapping. The first two rows of theater seating will be designated for masked patrons. Tickets are $20.

Ashland High School Theatre

Mountain Avenue Theatre, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Tickets can be purchased online at ashlandhs.booktix.com. For further information, call 541-482-8771.

‘Once Upon a Mattress’: If you think you know the fairy-tale of “Princess and the Pea,” you may be in for a surprise. Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless the Drab, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen — until the unrefined but charming swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, arrived in court. This light-hearted, family-friendly musical romp is directed by Paul Barnes. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 9-11 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12. Tickets are $20, $15 for students under 18 and seniors over 65. Tickets available online only.

Ashland New Plays Festival

For tickets and more information, see ashlandnewplays.org or call 541-488-7995. See website or call for current COVID-19 requirements.

‘Side Effects May Include…’: Ashland New Plays Festival launches its 2023 season with public readings of “Side Effects May Include…” by playwright Lisa Loomer. This new play explores the pills we need to keep chasing the American Dream and what sometimes can come at an unthinkable cost. The readings will be followed by talkbacks about the play and the development process. Readings will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the Main Stage Theatre at Oregon Center for the Arts on the Southern Oregon University campus, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Tickets are $25; $15 tickets are available for those who need access to lower pricing; free for SOU students.

Camelot Theatre

101 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets and information available at camelottheatre.org or 541-535-5250. Group and discounted season packages, as well as special-rate performances, are available. Box Office hours are noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. See website or call box office for current COVID-19 requirements.

‘Almost, Maine’: Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend – almost — in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. This hilarious comedy is all about love, hope, love, sadness, love, funny characters — and did we mention love? Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 19. Tickets are $33-$38.

Collaborative Theatre Project

555 Medford Center, Medford. Tickets and information are available at ctpmedford.org, on Facebook, or by calling the box office at 541-779-1055. Group rates are available. See website or call Box Office for current COVID-19 requirements.

‘The Revolutionists’: Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world. Directed by Susan Aversa. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 1:30 p.m. Sundays, March 23-April 16. Tickets are $35, $28 for students and seniors.

Oregon Cabaret Theatre

241 Hargadine St, on the corner of First and Hargadine streets, Ashland. Tickets and information are available at oregoncabaret.com or by calling 541-488-2902. Reservations are required for pre-show dinner and brunch. Appetizers, beverages and desserts are available without reservations. See website or call box office for current COVID-19 requirements. Student rush tickets are $15 and can be purchased 30 minutes before curtain with valid ID, subject to availability. Group discounts available.

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’: Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show — an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, through April 2. Were it a movie, “The Play That Goes Wrong” would be rated PG-13, with some coarse humor, comic violence and sexual innuendo. Tickets are $43, $39 or $29.

‘Five on Fire — Groundbreaking Women of Song’: Five powerhouse musicians bring some of the world’s most famous songs to life on the Cabaret stage and tell the stories behind their creation. A concert-style celebration of the greatest hit-makers from 1960s to today, Five on Fire features music from Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Carol King, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack, Stevie Nicks, Sara Barielles, and many other influential women of song. Created by Natasha Harris, Carrie Lyn Brandon, Sarah Wussow, Valerie Rachelle. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, April 14-June 4. Were it a movie, “Five on Fire” would be rated PG, with some adult themes. Tickets are $43, $39 or $29.

Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University

Theatre Arts Building, Black Box Theatre and Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Tickets are available at sou.universitytickets.com or by calling the Box Office at 541-552-6348. The Box Office is open for in-person ticket sales from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and one hour prior to performances.

‘The Lady’s Not for Burning’: Celebrated for its vivid characterizations and verse, Christopher Fry’s wry comedy, “The Lady’s Not for Burning,” is a classic of the 20th-century stage. When an old derelict mysteriously disappears from a medieval village, a young woman is held responsible and condemned as a witch. A world-weary soldier begs to be hanged in her place. The mayor’s nephew offers a tawdry reprieve. Will she burn? Directed by Michael J. Hume. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays, March 9-11, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 11-12, in the Main Stage Theatre. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors, and free for full-time students.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. Showtimes, ticket prices and information available at osfashland.org or at 800-219-8161. See website or call box office for COVID-19 requirements. Group discounts available.

‘Romeo and Juliet’: One of the most famous stories of young love explodes with intense passion in this contemporary production — as two star-crossed lovers from two different families and backgrounds sacrifice all to be together. Set on the West Coast, this production explores the financial and class divisions of our current time through this beloved tale. Directed by OSF artistic director Nataki Garrett, written by William Shakespeare. The show runs April 18-Oct. 15, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.

‘Rent’: In this Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, a group of young artists fights for justice and visibility during the AIDS crisis, drawing strength from the beautiful bonds of friendship and chosen family. With its profound message of joy and hope in the face of uncertainty, this iconic musical reminds us to measure our lives with what truly matters — love. Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. The show runs April 19-Oct. 14, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.

Randall Theatre

Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford. Tickets and information are available at randalltheatre.com or by calling 541-690-8810. Pick-your-price tickets are available 30 minutes before shows, subject to availability. See website or call box office for current COVID-19 requirements.

‘Godspell’: Prepare for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come to life. “Godspell” was the first major musical theater offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, and features a parade of beloved songs, including “Day by Day,” “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” and others. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays March 10-26. Tickets are $25. Arrive one hour before curtain to order selected menu items from CravingCave.

Rogue Theater Company

See roguetheatercompany.com, email at contact@roguetheatercompany.com, or call 541-205-9190 for showtimes, tickets and further information.

‘An Iliad’: Adapted from Homer’s epic poem, “An Iliad” explores the contradiction of glory and violence, and the human race’s seemingly endless fascination with war. John Tufts plays the Poet, who takes audiences on a thrilling and wrenching tour of the Trojan War, as he inhabits over a dozen characters. Michal Palzewicz, the Muse, provides musical accompaniment, giving the Poet the fuel he needs to tell the story. Performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, through March 12, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Regular tickets are $45.

Teen Musical Theater of Oregon

Craterian Performances’ youth theater program stages professional productions at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000. See website or call box office for COVID-19 requirements.

‘Shrek-The Musical’: TMTO brings this hilarious, high-spirited Broadway hit — inspired from the movie “Shrek,” to the Craterian stage. A witty and touching fractured fairytale featuring a lovable ogre; a wise-cracking donkey; a pint-sized, big-headed villain; and a damsel in distress who is more than she seems. Boasting a book and score by award-winning writers Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, March 10-19. Tickets are $25, $15 for ages 22 and younger.