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Ben Lauer

Ben Lauer is the Folger's Social Media and Communications Manager. He is the web producer of the Folger's Shakespeare Unlimited podcast, and hosts the Folger's Shakespeare Lightning Round series on Instagram.
What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this fall
Shakespeare & Beyond

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this fall

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We take a trip across the country to see what’s onstage at Shakespeare theaters this fall.

5 things to look for when you watch Twelfth Night
Shakespeare & Beyond

5 things to look for when you watch Twelfth Night

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We ask a few of our favorite Shakespeareans what you should keep an eye out for when you watch Twelfth Night.

Advice from the players: 10 great actors on performing Shakespeare
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Advice from the players: 10 great actors on performing Shakespeare

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Read a few favorite quotes from actors who joined us on our Shakespeare Unlimited podcast, including the late Glenda Jackson, Adrian Lester, and Sir Ian McKellen.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this summer
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this summer

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Plan a visit to a theater near you with our guide to summer Shakespeare across the United States.

"Something is desperate": Theatrical mishaps and embarrassing moments with Shakespeare
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"Something is desperate": Theatrical mishaps and embarrassing moments with Shakespeare

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We gathered tales of onstage mistakes, errors, and whoopsies from Shakespeare theaters across the US.

Searching for Shakespeare: April 24 - 30
Folger Spotlight

Searching for Shakespeare: April 24 - 30

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It’s the final week of the Folger’s Searching for Shakespeare festival!

Searching for Shakespeare: April 17 - 23
Folger Spotlight

Searching for Shakespeare: April 17 - 23

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This week, visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library to see a performance and visit the First Folio! Plus, the citywide scavenger hunt continues.

Searching for Shakespeare: April 10 - 16
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Searching for Shakespeare: April 10 - 16

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Our citywide Searching for Shakespeare festival continues! Check out this week’s programs and performances.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this spring
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this spring

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Read our round-up of performances at Shakespeare theaters across the United States this April, May, and June.

Searching for Shakespeare: April 1 - 9
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Searching for Shakespeare: April 1 - 9

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We’re celebrating Shakespeare in all 8 wards of DC. Check out this week’s programs and performances.

We know you think Julius Caesar is boring
Shakespeare & Beyond

We know you think Julius Caesar is boring

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We ask theater artists across the country to tell us why it isn’t.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this winter
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this winter

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Sometimes it seems like January and February drag on forever. Thankfully, in 2023, there’s lots of thrilling theater to keep our spirits up. Here’s our round-up of performances from our theater partners across the United States this winter.

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