The Folger Shakespeare Library's annual gala is its most important fundraiser of the year and, as one of Washington's most elegant social evenings, is attended by the leaders of the social, business, government, and diplomatic communities. Proceeds from the event provide vital support to the outstanding cultural and educational programming the Folger offers to the greater Washington area and beyond.
The 2010 Folger Gala will celebrate that most beloved Shakespeare play, Hamlet, inspired by Folger Theatre’s spring production. Entertainment and festivities will be followed by a black-tie dinner in the library’s beautiful Reading Rooms.
Honorary Co-Chairs
The British Ambassador and Lady Sheinwald
Gala Co-Chairs
Carol and Gene Ludwig
Honorary Committee
Congressman John A. Boehner
Senator Richard Burr
Congressman Eric Cantor
Senator Thad Cochran
Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro
Mayor Adrian Fenty
Congressman Barney Frank
Senator Judd Gregg
Congresswoman Jane Harman
Senator Mary Landrieu
Senator Patrick Leahy
Congressman John Lewis
Congresswoman Doris Matsui
Congressman Thomas Petri
Senator John Reed
Senator Charles E. Schumer
Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter
2010 Folger Gala Committee
Stephen and Anne Black
Bonnie and Lou Cohen
Susan Sachs Goldman
C. Boyden Gray
Ken Ludwig and Adrienne George
Maxine Isaacs and James A. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. B. Francis Saul II
Fern Schad and Alfred Moses
Mallory and Diana Walker
Andrea and Stephen Weiswasser
Karen Hastie Williams and Wesley S. Williams, Jr.
Michael and Judith Winston
Anne and Fred Woodworth
