Angus Bowmer Theatre
From its inception, the Angus Bowmer Theatre has welcomed our patrons with the graciousness of the man for whom it was named, OSF’s founder Angus L. Bowmer. The immediacy between company and audience members in this space allows for theatrical voyages of human discovery, guided by some of the world’s greatest classical and contemporary playwrights. Seats 600.
Thomas Theatre
As a result of the generous donation of $4.5 million from a group of donors comprised of The Goatie Foundation, Roberta and David Elliott, and Helen and Peter Bing, in 2013 the New Theatre was renamed the Thomas Theatre, in recognition of longtime OSF Development Director Peter D. Thomas, who died in March 2010.
The Thomas Theatre opened in 2002 and it carries on the pioneering spirit of its predecessor, the Black Swan. Here, on this intimate and extremely versatile stage, we present new works and explore familiar plays in ways designed to challenge, excite and illuminate. Up to three different seating configurations. Seats 270 – 360.
Elizabethan Stage
One of America's oldest Elizabethan theatres is named for a queen and the glorious age in which Shakespeare wrote. Experience the sweep and majesty of those unforgettable stories of love, tragedy and spiritual transformation beneath a canopy of stars, in the comfort of the Allen Pavilion. Seats 1,190.
Begins at Thomas Theatre
As a result of the generous donation of $4.5 million from a group of donors comprised of The Goatie Foundation, Roberta and David Elliott, and Helen and Peter Bing, in 2013 the New Theatre was renamed the Thomas Theatre, in recognition of longtime OSF Development Director Peter D. Thomas, who died in March 2010.
The Thomas Theatre opened in 2002 and it carries on the pioneering spirit of its predecessor, the Black Swan. Here, on this intimate and extremely versatile stage, we present new works and explore familiar plays in ways designed to challenge, excite and illuminate. Up to three different seating configurations. Seats 270 – 360.
Black Swan
The Black Swan first opened as a performance venue in 1977. The theatre seated 138 people and was created to produce new and experimental work. By the 1990s the severe limitations of the space had become readily apparent to all, and in 1999 OSF announced its intention to close the Black Swan and build a new theatre. The Black Swan is now used for rehearsals and OSF performance events that are open to the public.
Lithia Park
Named for William Patton, OSF’s first executive director, the Bill Patton Garden is located in Lithia Park adjacent to the Elizabethan Stage/Allen Pavilion. The Festival Noon Park Talks are held here at noon during the summer months. The Tudor Guild Gift Shop also uses this space for its brass rubbings
OSF Campus
The OSF campus features three established theatres: Angus Bowmer Theatre, New Theatre (to be renamed Thomas Theatre), and Elizabethan Stage/Allen Pavilion. In addition, there are other venues both indoors and out that provide a broad range of educational programs, activities, and events.
Carpenter Hall
Located on Pioneer Street and built in 1923, this building was the First Church of Christ, Scientist. When it closed its doors, OSF purchased the building in 1973 and named it in honor of the Carpenter family, a prominent family in the valley that was extremely supportive of the festival. Carpenter Hall is now used for a variety of OSF functions and events, including Festival Noon lectures, panels and discussions.