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Our building is reopening November 17, 2023!

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Artists in the Archives: A conversation with Alexander D’Agostino and Mindy Stricke
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Artists in the Archives: A conversation with Alexander D’Agostino and Mindy Stricke

Join us for a virtual conversation with two Folger Institute fellows on how they integrate collections research and creative process.
Tue, Jun 06, 2023, 6pm
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Shakespeare Lightning Round: Brian B. Crowe

Shakespeare Lightning Round: Brian B. Crowe

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's next artistic directors shares his hot takes on the Bard.
Monday, June 12, 5pm ET
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How to Teach ANY Play or Novel Fast & With Rigor

How to Teach ANY Play or Novel Fast & With Rigor

Join us for this invigorating 2-day course where you will learn how to teach any play or novel deeply and powerfully in as few as two weeks (or less)!
Tues, June 27 - Wed, June 28, 2023
Folger Virtual
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