Photos from the Ashland signing ceremony

Shakespeare Fellowship president and conference chairman Earl Showerman introduces the Declaration signing event, which he organized himself.

From left: Canadian actor Keir Cutler, OSF executive director Paul Nicholson, long-time OSF actor James Newcomb, SAC chairman John Shahan.

Shakespeare Fellowship president and conference chairman Earl Showerman introduces the Declaration signing event, which he organized himself.

Shakespeare Fellowship president and conference chairman Earl Showerman introduces the Declaration signing event, which he organized

SAC chairman John Shahan, principal author of the 'Declaration of Reasonable Doubt,' reviews the history of the Declaration and reads from it

SAC chairman John Shahan, principal author of the “Declaration of Reasonable Doubt,” reviews its history and reads from it.

OSF Actor James Newcomb addresses the audience, saying “The works themselves defy … the myth that the Stratford man was the author.”

Actor James Newcomb tells the audience that “The works themselves defy… the myth that the Stratford man was the author.”

OSF Executive Director Paul Nicholson tells the audience “I'm proud to have the opportunity to sign the Declaration of Reasonable Doubt.”

OSF Executive Director Paul Nicholson said, “I'm proud to have the opportunity to sign the Declaration of Reasonable Doubt.”

Paul Nicholson signs what will henceforth be known as the “Oregon Shakespeare Festival Copy” of the Declaration of Reasonable Doubt

Paul Nicholson signs what will henceforth be known as the “Oregon Shakespeare Festival Copy” of the Declaration of Reasonable Doubt

All photos taken by Felicia Londré.