The Folger Spotlight
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Sampling the Past and Remixing References: A First Look from the Julius X Creative Team
During the first rehearsal and design presentations for Julius X, the creative team shared an artistic vision of this amalgamation of Shakespeare, American history, and Roman history—and how it all resonates in our current cultural moment.
Truly Rooted in DC: Folger Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels Offers a First Look at 'As You Like It'
In this Q&A, Karen Ann Daniels discusses anchoring her spring 2026 production of As You Like It in DC culture.
A Trifecta of Love for Faith, Community, and Brotherhood
Director Nicole Brewer shares a first look at Julius X, which opens the Folger Theatre 2025-2026 season in September.
Henry V, Tupac, and the Power of Verse
Playwright and Broadway star Jacob Ming-Trent discusses How Shakespeare Saved My Life, part of the Folger Theatre 2025-2026 season.
Collection Connections: Magic and Mayhem in the Tudor Court: Juno Dawson's "Queen B"
We revisit Beth DeBold’s June 2025 presentation as part of our Folger Book Club discussion of Juno Dawson’s Queen B.
'Queen B' Resource Guide
On June 5, 2025 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Queen B by Juno Dawson. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to witches and Anne Boleyn.
About 'Queen B'
Introductory information on the June 2025 Folger Book Club selection, Queen B by Juno Dawson.
Collection Connections: Specters of Hamlet and AI as RenAIssance Technology
We revisit Alexa Alice Joubin’s May 2025 presentation as part of our Folger Book Club discussion of Em Liu’s The Death I Gave Him.
Q&A with Twelfth Night director Mei Ann Teo
Director Mei Ann Teo shares the vision for Folger Theatre’s production of Twelfth Night. Shakespearean original practice, the soulful pop of local icon composer Be Steadwell, and an ensemble proposition all inform a production that Teo describes as “hilarious, sexy, and devastating.”
Play on!: An interview with "Twelfth Night" composer Be Steadwell
Folger Theatre’s Twelfth Night begins performances May 13. Composer Be Steadwell shares how The Cure, Elizabethan traditional ballads, the underground club scene in Berlin, and queer ball culture all inspire the songs for this production.
'The Death I Gave Him' Resource Guide
On May 1, 2025 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Hamlet, science fiction, and technology.
About 'The Death I Gave Him'
Introductory information on the May 2025 Folger Book Club selection, The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu.