Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park (OSP) was founded in 1985 in Edmond, Oklahoma, USA by current Executive Director and Artistic Director Kathryn McGill (née Huey) and Jack J. O'Meara. With two different performing venues, the organization is dedicated to excellence in producing an eclectic range of classic plays to the entire Oklahoma City metro area and beyond. Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is a non-profit organization overseen by a Board of Directors. Jason Foreman serves as Board President. Jon Haque serves as Managing Director, Michelle Swink as PR/Marketing Associate, and Norman H. Hammon serves as Development Director. In 2007, it relocated to downtown Oklahoma City.
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