The Globe Theatre in Odessa, Ector, United States | Theatre

Although Odessa in the United States is recognized as the center of oil exploration and production in Texas, the city has a number of attractions that have nothing at all to do with oil and gas. The most surprising of these are The Globe Theatre consisting of replicas of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Anne Hathaway's Cottage on the campus of Odessa College.

Built in the 1960's, The Globe Theatre is a non-profit organization presenting classical and modern plays using an Elizabethan stage. Bringing a bit of British flair to the West Texas landscape is this replica of the original Globe Theatre, the home of William Shakespeare's acting company in England.

The 410-seat octagonal theater was the brainchild of a local teacher and Shakespearean scholar, Mrs. Marjorie Morris, who wanted a proper showcase in which to present the Bard's Plays. The Globe hosts community theater performances, monthly country-western shows called The Brand New Opree, and other community activities. The Anne Hathaway Library next door, a replica of the cottage in which Shakespeare's wife lived, houses displays of special interest to Shakespeare fans.

Anne Hathaway Cottage: The Anne Hathaway Cottage is a replica of the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife, Anne. The original "Hathaway Cottage", still standing in the little village of Shottery, England, was presented to Anne by her brother as a gift following her marriage to William Shakespeare. Our Anne Hathaway Cottage, which opened in 1988, is used for receptions, weddings, board meetings and teas. It also houses a small Shakespearean Library and several works of Shakespearean art.

The Cottage may be rented for the following purposes:
* Lectures
* Small Seminars or Conferences (50 people upstairs)
* Receptions
* Anniversaries
* Retirement Parties
* Meetings (club meetings, board meetings, etc.)
* Baby showers
* Wedding showers