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Folger Theatre is the vibrant center piece of the Folger’s public programs. With a focus on Shakespeare, Folger Theatre produces plays reflecting the breadth of the library’s peerless collection. In this unique setting, with collaborations between artists and experts, Folger Theatre produces innovative stagings that have been commended as “breathtakingly original...strikingly contemporary” (The Washington Post). Led since 1991 by Artistic Producer Janet Alexander Griffin, Folger Theatre has received 135 nominations and 23 Helen Hayes Awards for excellence in acting, direction, design, and production. During the recent seasons Folger Theatre has received the Outstanding Resident Play Award for its productions of Measure for Measure in 2007, Hamlet in 2011 and The Taming of the Shrew in 2013. Other highlights from Folger Theatre’s producing history include these Helen Hayes Award recipients or nominees for outstanding production: Romeo and Juliet (2013), Orestes: A Tragic Romp (2010), Henry VIII (2010), Arcadia (2009), Macbeth (2008), The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2006), Melissa Arctic (2006), She Stoops to Conquer (2002), Shakespeare’s R & J (2001), Much Ado About Nothing (1998), and Romeo and Juliet (1997).
ENCORES: ‘As You Like It’ produced by Folger Theatre (2017)
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ENCORES: ‘As You Like It’ produced by Folger Theatre (2017)

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Folger Public Programs presents ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. See a clip of ‘As You Like It’ from Folger Theatre’s 2017 production.

Collection Connections: ‘The Moor’s Account’
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Collection Connections: ‘The Moor’s Account’

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Rachel B. Dankert, Learning and Engagement Librarian, shares the Folger collection items she presented on February 4, 2021 as an introduction to ‘The Moor’s Account’ by Laila Lalami.

ENCORES: A selection from the O. B. Hardison ‘Afrofuturism’ reading (2019)
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ENCORES: A selection from the O. B. Hardison ‘Afrofuturism’ reading (2019)

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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 a selection read by Tananarive Due from her upcoming novel, ‘The Reformatory.’

ENCORES: ‘L’hyver (Winter)’ performed by Folger Consort (2015)
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ENCORES: ‘L’hyver (Winter)’ performed by Folger Consort (2015)

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Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Listen as Folger Consort performs ‘L’hyver’ from its 2015 concert ‘The Season Bids Us.’

ENCORES: ‘Shakespeare’s Virtues’ Lecture by Julia Reinhard Lupton (2018)
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ENCORES: ‘Shakespeare’s Virtues’ Lecture by Julia Reinhard Lupton (2018)

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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. See an excerpt of Julia Reinhard Lupton’s lecture “Shakespeare’s Virtues,” the 2018 Shakespeare…

ENCORES: ‘Not Just Another Day Off’ (2018)
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ENCORES: ‘Not Just Another Day Off’ (2018)

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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 a selection of readings by James Johnson, Lauren K. Alleyne, and Jericho…

ENCORES: ‘Twelfth Night’ produced by Folger Theatre (2013)
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ENCORES: ‘Twelfth Night’ produced by Folger Theatre (2013)

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Folger Public Programs presents ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. See a clip of ‘Twelfth Night’ from Folger Theatre’s 2013 production.

Collection Connections: ‘Hamnet’
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Collection Connections: ‘Hamnet’

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Dr. Emma Poltrack shares the Folger collection items she presented on December 3, 2020 as an introduction to ‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O’Farrell.

ENCORES: ‘The Second Shepherds’ Play’ produced by Folger Theatre and Folger Consort (2007)
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ENCORES: ‘The Second Shepherds’ Play’ produced by Folger Theatre and Folger Consort (2007)

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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. See a clip of ‘The Second Shepherds’ Play’ from Folger Theatre/Folger Consort’s 2007…

ENCORES: Emily Dickinson Poetry Reading with Aracelis Girmay (2011)
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ENCORES: Emily Dickinson Poetry Reading with Aracelis Girmay (2011)

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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 a selection of poems from Aracelis Girmay’s 2011 Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute…

ENCORES: Selections from ‘Christmas in New Spain’ performed by Folger Consort (2013)
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ENCORES: Selections from ‘Christmas in New Spain’ performed by Folger Consort (2013)

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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. Listen as Folger Consort performs selections from its 2013 concert ‘Christmas in New…

Make Emily Dickinson’s Black Cake with The SugaChef
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Make Emily Dickinson’s Black Cake with The SugaChef

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Padua Player, The SugaChef, shares his recipe for a black fruit cake inspired by own of Emily Dickinson’s own recipes.

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