The Folger Spotlight
What’s On at the Folger
The DC Mixtape of "As You Like It"
Composer KOKAYI and sound designer and lyricist Miki Vale discuss creating the DC-inspired soundscape for As You Like It. Shakespeare’s song-filled comedy is onstage at Folger Theatre beginning March 10.
We Are Arden: A First Look from the Creative Team of "As You Like It"
Explore how Shakespeare’s fabled Forest of Arden is deeply inspired in Folger Theatre’s production by the familiar sounds, sights, delights, and vibes of Washington, DC.
'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.
Love Songs of the 15th Century: Program Notes
Robert Eisenstein writes about the music and composers featured in Folger Consort’s Love Songs of the 15th Century (Feb 13-15), including a heart-shaped manuscript songbook called the Chansonnier Cordiforme.
'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.
Q&A with Barbara Fuchs
Barbara Fuchs shares insight into her work as founder and director of Diversifying the Classics, which promotes the vibrant, Spanish-language theatrical tradition developed on both sides of the Atlantic. In this Q&A she also discusses Lope de Vega’s prolific career as a playwright and what it’s like to adapt his work for younger audiences.
Q&A with Alberto Bonilla
Playwright Alberto Bonilla shares how Shakespeare’s Cymbeline reminds him of telenovelas and spaghetti westerns. He also discusses the process of adapting a bilingual play and why setting Cymbeline in the American West works.
Heather Fawcett on 'Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries'
We revisit our conversation with author Heather Fawcett, author of our December 2025 book club selection, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries.