Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park's statement of purpose is to provide Oklahoma with quality stage productions in unique and exciting environments at a reasonable price and to develop cultural growth in Oklahoma through classical and theatrical projects. OSP benefits the area further by supplying a theatrical arts training center for the area's young people as well as providing residencies through the Oklahoma Arts Council's Artist-in-Residence program. Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is a non-profit organization in alliance with the University of Central Oklahoma, is supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council; Allied Arts; the Kirkpatrick Family Fund; College of Arts, Media & Design at the University of Central Oklahoma; Frontier Country Marketing Association; Devon Energy; Chesapeake Energy; OGE Energy Corp; National Endowment of the Arts; Cox Communications; Oklahoma Community Theatre Association; AT&T; Inasmuch Foundation; Oklahoma City Community Foundation; and Cardinal Engineering. For more information, call (405) 235-3700, email info@oklahomashakespeare.com or visit the Web site at www.oklahomashakespeare.com. OSP is also a member of the Institute of Outdoor Drama and the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America.