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Announcing our newest Folger Edition—Macbeth the DVD Edition!

It's the Folger Edition text of the play you've always depended on but better with a companion DVD of Folger Theatre's acclaimed 2008 production of the play directed by Teller and Aaron Posner. The full-length film includes bonus features on magic in Shakespeare, stage combat, and exclusive commentary from the directors, cast, and crew.  The edition also includes a special foreword by the directors. Part of the Folger Shakespeare Library editions of Shakespeare published by Simon & Schuster.

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Welcome K-12 Teachers!

Teaching Shakespeare Lesson Plans 

Download this month's new Shakespeare lesson plans for your classroom.

 

Primary Sources

Open a window into the past by examining documents, pictures, and maps from Shakespeare's time.

Programs for Teachers and Students

Learn about matinees, seminars, workshops, and special outreach opportunities.

Teacher Workshops

Find out about interactive workshops especially for teachers, across the country or right here at the Folger.

 

Teacher's Lounge

Trade teaching ideas and post questions at our forum for teachers.

Study Guides

Each guide includes a plot synopsis, interactive activities, and discussion questions.

Shakespeare Set Free Toolkit

Inspired by our groundbreaking Shakespeare Set Free book series on performance-based teaching of Shakespeare, our new Toolkit contains everything a Shakespearean Educator needs to introduce the Bard to their classroom! We've included:  

  • Shakespeare Set Free, volume 1 (Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth and Midsummer Night's Dream)
  • a Page to Stage Handbook
  • The Play's the Thing—a 15-minute DVD chronicling a 5th grade class's Shakespeare festival performance at the Folger
  • a DVD of the Folger's 2008 performance of Macbeth
  • a flash drive containing digital material from the Folger—podcasts, collection images, lesson plans, and MORE. 

Shakespeare Set Free Toolkit. Teacher tested, classroom proven—exclusively from the leaders in Shakespeare Education at the Folger Shakespeare Library. 

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Calendar

May 25, 2013

Shakespeare in Action


June 1, 2013

Shake Up Your Saturdays! Fun at the Folger


July 6, 2013

Shake Up Your Saturdays! Fun at the Folger


August 3, 2013

Shake Up Your Saturdays! Fun at the Folger




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