Folger Shakespeare Library

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Web Name: Folger Shakespeare Library

WebSite: http://www.folger.edu

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FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY201 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Main (202) 544-4600Box Office (202) 544-7077Our building on Capitol Hill is closed due to a major building renovation project, but Folger events and programs continue on the road and around Washington, DC.How Construction Affects You Folger TheatreSubscribe to the 2020/21 SeasonA Midsummer Night's DreamThe TempestNathan the Wise BECOME A MEMBERBecome a member of the Folger Shakespeare Library and receive access to special member events.MAKE A DONATIONWe invite you to personally participate in the life of the Folger Shakespeare Library by making a tax-deductible donation to the institution. OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FOLGERThe Folger is looking for exceptionally qualified individuals who are committed to the mission, vision, and values of our organization.  Yassine El Mansouri Photography The World s Largest Shakespeare Collection The Folger Shakespeare Library, established on Capitol Hill in 1932 as a gift to the American people, is home to the world’s largest collection of First Folios, the book that gave us Shakespeare. Learn more about the First Folio and see other treasures from the Shakespeare collection. About the First Folio Shakespeare Collection Lend Me Your Ears The Folger’s Shakespeare Unlimited podcast features interviews with scholars, authors, directors, and actors about Shakespeare’s works, his world, and his enduring influence. Want more listening material? Full-cast audio recordings of seven Shakespeare plays are free to stream through July 1, including Julius Caesar. Podcast Recordings Folger Theatre: Shakespeare Onstage Shakespeare’s plays come to life with Folger Theatre. Watch a recording of 2008’s Macbeth (streaming for free through July 1), and subscribe to the 2020/21 season on the road: Nathan the Wise at Theater J, The Tempest at Round House Theatre, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the National Building Museum. Watch Macbeth Subscribe: 2020/21 Season Studying and Teaching Shakespeare’s Plays Visit The Folger Shakespeare to read the full, searchable text of all of Shakespeare's plays, along with scene summaries, essays, and textual notes. To further support teachers, Folger Education is hosting weekly conversations about free resources and ideas for teaching during COVID-19. The Folger Shakespeare Teaching During COVID-19 Building Renovation Our historic building is undergoing a major renovation to expand public space, improve accessibility, and enhance the experience for all who come here. The project is supported by the $50 million Wonder of Will campaign. About the Renovation The Wonder of Will OFF THE SHELF Death By Shakespeare Chemist and science communicator Kathryn Harkup explains the science behind the various ways Shakespeare’s characters die, from poisoning to beheading. Read an excerpt from her book in which she looks at plague outbreaks in Shakespeare’s time. Listen: Author Interview Read the Excerpt Because the Folger presents the human experience in all of its complexity and aspiration, we must be part of undoing the legacy of hurt, racial injustice, and pain. Calling out completely unacceptable violence against African Americans, including the killing of George Floyd, is only part of what we must do. It is a start. But we must also address this legacy in our thinking and actions. Folger Theatre s 2020/21 Season Folger Theatre goes "On The Road" next season at venues across the DC region. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, please note the revised performance dates. Subscribe today to enjoy all the benefits that come with being a Folger Theatre subscriber. Subscriber Info Teachers are invited to join Folger Education's weekly teacher conversations and to use free resources for teaching Shakespeare and other complex texts during COVID-19. Learn More Henry Wriothesley (3rd Earl of Southampton) was a patron of William Shakespeare and helped make possible the plays and poems that still fill our hearts today. The Folger also relies on such inspired generosity. Each year 2,000 individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies come together to support the good work of this great library. Please join them!Make a donation Building Renovation Our main building is closed for a multi-year renovation. All Folger programs and events will be held at other venues during construction.About the Renovation

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