What is the name of the historic theater in Ashland, Oregon, and what famous playwright is honored there?

The historic theater in Ashland, Oregon is called the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). The festival was founded in 1935 and has grown to become one of the most famous and well-respected theater companies in the United States. The festival is dedicated to performing the plays of William Shakespeare as well as other classic and contemporary works.

The festival runs for eight months each year, from February through October, and features eleven different plays on three stages. In addition to the plays, the festival also offers a range of educational programs and events.

Each year, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival honors a playwright with the Angus Bowmer Award. The award is named after the festival's founder and is given to playwrights who have made a significant contribution to American theater. Some of the past winners of the Angus Bowmer Award include Tony Kushner, August Wilson, and Arthur Miller.