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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.
Johnny Cash's Shakespeare
Johnny Cash performing
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Johnny Cash's Shakespeare

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The Folger’s collection includes a miniature set of Shakespeare’s plays that belonged to the Man in Black himself.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in July
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in July

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Every month, we check in with our theater partners to find out what’s onstage. Here’s what’s happening at Shakespeare theaters in July.

Quiz: Which Shakespearean Item Are You?
Assortment of theatrical props, including a deck of cards, a goblet, masks, fans, and keys.
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Quiz: Which Shakespearean Item Are You?

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Tell us a bit about yourself, and we’ll tell you which iconic object from a Shakespeare play matches your personality.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in June
The audience waits for the show to start at the amphitheater in Samuall Grand Park, home to Shakespeare Dallas.
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in June

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Each month, we bring you a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance across America. Find our what the Folger’s theater partners have onstage in June.

"A Great Reckoning": a closer look at a fateful Final Jeopardy clue
James Holzhauer thinks about the Final Jeopardy clue on the June 3 episode of Jeopardy
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"A Great Reckoning": a closer look at a fateful Final Jeopardy clue

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We explore the history behind the Shakespearean Final Jeopardy clue that unseated “Jeopardy” champion James Holzhauer.

5 things to look for when you watch "As You Like It"
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5 things to look for when you watch "As You Like It"

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What should you watch for in a production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It?” We asked some friends what they look for in this classic play.

Quiz: Shakespeare's Mothers
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Quiz: Shakespeare's Mothers

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There are more moms in Shakespeare’s plays than you might think. Take our quiz and see how well you know the mothers of Shakespeare.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in April
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in April

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Shakespeare was born on April 23, which makes April the perfect month to catch one of his plays at a theater near you. We checked in with some of our theater partners to find out what they have onstage.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in March
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in March

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Every month, we take a look at Shakespeare in performance at theaters across the USA. See what’s onstage in the month of March.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in February
Clay Vanderbeek (Rosencrantz) and Nate Ruleaux (Guildenstern) in Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s 2019 production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead directed by Donald Hicken. Photo by Joshua McKerrow.
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in February

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Every month, we call up our Shakespeare theater partners to see what they have onstage. Find out what’s on across the US in February.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in January
Oberon (Edward O'Blenis) emerges to survey his fairy kingdom. Photo by Liz Lauren.
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in January

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Every month, we share a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance across the country. What’s onstage in January? We visit our theater partners to find out.

Four Terrible New Year's Resolutions from "Love's Labor's Lost"
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Four Terrible New Year's Resolutions from "Love's Labor's Lost"

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Happy New Year! We picked out four awful ideas for New Year’s resolutions from Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor’s Lost” and added some hints for improvements.

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