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Discover books, costume sketches, and theatrical props for Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in the Folger collection along with items from Folger Theatre’s production of Al Letson’s Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. 

A century after Shakespeare’s death, the Shakespeare Ladies Club ensured his original plays were not forgotten. The quarter discussed his plays, convinced theaters to produce them, and even campaigned for his statue in Westminster Abbey.

Guess what these series of dots mean in this month’s Folger Mystery!

Journalist, playwright, and poet Al Letson talks about Julius X, his play that borrows lines, characters, and plot from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar to tell the story of Malcolm X. He shares the play’s origins and his approach to creating art.

Challenge yourself with this new quiz about Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar.

During the first rehearsal and design presentations for Julius X, the creative team shared an artistic vision of this amalgamation of Shakespeare, American history, and Roman history—and how it all resonates in our current cultural moment.