Folger Theatre
Collection Connections: 'Shadowplay' by Joseph O'Connor
Held on the first Thursday of the month, the Folger’s virtual book club is free and open to all. Here, we revisit the items shared by Dr. Jason McElligott, Director of Marsh’s Library, on October 6, 2022 as an introduction…
The Frontera Project performs personal stories of the U.S./Mexico border, migration, and belonging
As part of this summer’s specialty programming, we welcome The Frontera Project to The Playhouse stage for performances and workshops July 28-August 1. Molly Todd shares a bit about the production and what to look for as an audience member.
ENCORES: Palestrina's Perfect Art with Stile Antico and Folger Consort (2020)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present selections from ‘Palestrina’s Perfect Art,’ performed by Stile Antico, as part of its ENCORES online series, highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage.
Resource Guide: 'Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold' by Bolu Babalola
On June 2, 2022 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion on ‘Love in Color’ by Bolu Babalola. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to mythology and Shakespeare.
Words, Words, Words: 'Love in Color: Mythical Tales Around the World, Retold' by Bolu Babalola
The Folger’s virtual book club, Words, Words, Words continues on Thursday, June 2 with a discussion of ‘Love in Color’ by Bolu Babalola. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this collection of contemporary takes on global myths.
ENCORES: Graywolf's 45th Anniversary with Danez Smith (2019)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy Danez Smith sharing their poetry as part of the Graywolf 45th Anniversary…
Collection Connections: 'Vinegar Girl' by Anne Tyler
Elizabeth DeBold, Assistant Curator of Collections, shares items she presented on May 5, 2022 as an introduction to ‘Vinegar Girl’ by Anne Tyler.
ENCORES: The Folger Poetry Board Reading with Lucille Clifton (2008)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy Lucille Clifton sharing her poetry as part of the 2008 Folger Poetry…
Resource Guide: 'Vinegar Girl' by Anne Tyler
On May 5, 2022 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion on ‘Vinegar Girl’ by Anne Tyler. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to the themes found in…
Words, Words, Words: 'Vinegar Girl' by Anne Tyler
The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, May 5 with a discussion of ‘Vinegar Girl’ by Anne Tyler. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this contemporary take on Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’.
ENCORES: 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' performed by Folger Theatre and Fiasco Theater (2014)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. This week, we revisit a performance of ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ by Folger Theatre and Fiasco Theater (2014).
Collection Connections: 'If We Were Villains' by M. L. Rio
Elizabeth DeBold, Assistant Curator of Collections, shares items she presented on April 7, 2022 as an introduction to ‘If We Were Villains’ by M. L. Rio.