The Folger Spotlight
'Diavola' Resource Guide
On October 1, 2026 the Folger’s virtual book club returns with a discussion of Diavola by Jennifer Thorne. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Italy, poison, and past book club “spooky” picks.
Reframing Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure in the American South in the 1950s
In this Q&A, Helen Hayes Award-winning director Psalmayene 24 shares his first thoughts on directing Folger Theatre’s upcoming production of Measure for Measure, set in the American South in the 1950s, and how he approaches Shakespeare’s text like a new work.
'Fair Rosaline' Resource Guide
On September 3, 2026 the Folger’s virtual book club returns with a discussion of Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare’s famous love (or is it “love”?) story.
'The Fraud' Resource Guide
On August 13, 2026 the Folger’s virtual book club returns with a discussion of The Fraud by Zadie Smith. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to the historical figures and events of the book.
'The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf' Resource Guide
On April 2, 2026 the Folger’s virtual book club returns with a discussion of The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf by Isa Arsén. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare, theater, and the mind.
About 'The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf'
Introductory information on the April 2026 Folger Book Club selection, The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf by Isa Arsén.
'Queen Hereafter' Resource Guide
On March 5, 2026 the Folger’s virtual book club returns with a discussion of Queen Hereafter by Isabelle Schuler. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare’s iconic character.
About 'Queen Hereafter'
Introductory information on the March 2026 Folger Book Club selection, Queen Hereafter by Isabelle Schuler.
'Well Met' Resource Guide
On February 5, 2026 the Folger’s virtual book club returns with a discussion of Well Met by Jen DeLuca. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare and romance.
About 'Well Met'
Introductory information on the February 2026 Folger Book Club selection, Well Met by Jen DeLuca.
Q&A with Alexa Babakhanian
Alexa Babakhanian shares the history of Dark Lady: A Musical Theater Work, her Broadway aspirations for the play, and why she was drawn to Amelia Bassano as a possible author for Shakespeare’s works.
Q&A with Marcus Gardley
Playwright Marcus Gardley discusses why he added a wife for Lear, how LEAR may be adapted for your own city, and how he interweaves Shakespeare’s royal tragedy with a modern moment in American history.