Located on the Odessa College campus, The Globe is modeled after the Elizabethan Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's time with a writers' garden on the grounds. It is a fully operational theatre with a season of plays from February through November, including contemporary comedy and drama, musicals, plays for youth and of course Shakespeare. For 8 weeks in August and September it becomes the home of the professional Southwest Shakespeare Festival: three productions in rotation, green shows and other events. The Globe also hosts the Brand New Opree the first Saturday of every month with live musical performances.