Colleen Kennedy
Shakespeare on stage in 100 years: Karen Ann Daniels on the next century of Folger artistic programming
Karen Ann Daniels, Director of Programming and Performance and Artistic Director of Folger Theatre, reflects on the successes of the last season of Folger’s artistic programming and looks ahead to what’s coming up next season and in the next century of the Folger’s history.
Spirit of discovery: Greg Prickman on what makes the Folger’s exhibition halls unique
Greg Prickman, Eric Weinmann Librarian and Director of Collections and Exhibitions, looks back upon the first year of the Folger’s new dedicated exhibition halls, what the exhibitions team has learned, and how he plans to offer avenues for discovery in upcoming exhibitions.
Expanding networks of scholarship: Patricia Akhimie on connecting with scholars and artists in new ways
Patricia Akhimie, Director of the Folger Institute, discusses how the Institute is bringing the Folger’s vast resources and programming to more scholars, researchers, artists, and members of the public than ever before.
The architecture of learning: David Kilpatrick on designing and building educational programs
David Kilpatrick, the new Director of Learning and Education Programs, shares about his past experiences and his hopes for creating a larger network of partners for educational programming.
Preserving paper from the past: Discussing conservation with Kathryn Kenney
Kathryn Kenney, Book and Paper Conservator, shares about the intertwined aspects of preservation and access, the beauty of early modern paper, and ensuring the collection is maintained for generations.
Bringing people together with music: Behind the scenes with Jaleelah Thompson
Jaleelah Thompson, Engagement Program Manager for Folger Music, shares more about the Folger Consort’s upcoming holiday performance, uplifting local artists, and why Shakespeare would be really into DC’s current music scene.
Accessibility at the Folger: Creating a welcoming space with Danica Zielinski-Natter
Danica Zielinski-Natter, Accessibility and Floor Manager, shares about her personal connections to the Folger, her furry co-worker Remus, and the importance of increasing accessibility to welcome all visitors.
What’s onstage at Shakespeare theaters in August
Read our round-up of August performances from Shakespeare theaters across the country.
Does a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Modern perfumes and the Myth of the Tudors
Does a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Can we capture the perfumes of the past to savor in the present? This blog post looks at two 21st-century perfumes that try to market their scents by evoking early…