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Bedlam and the “Theatre of Madness”
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Bedlam and the “Theatre of Madness”

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Dramaturgical intern Sarah Lind takes us on a tour of Bedlam’s history in anticipation of Macbeth’s first preview on September 4th.

A Toast to the Props in 'The Way of the World'
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A Toast to the Props in 'The Way of the World'

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emma poltrack

Props designer Tony Koehler recently spoke with The Folger Spotlight about the secrets behind the glitz and glamour of Theresa Rebeck’s smart satire.

Setting the Scene for 'The Way of the World'
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Setting the Scene for 'The Way of the World'

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We spoke to scenic designer Alexander Dodge to find out what it was like turning our Elizabethan theater into a chic Hamptons setting for Theresa Rebeck’s The Way of the World.

Dramaturg's Notes: The Way of the World
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Dramaturg's Notes: The Way of the World

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Michele Osherow

Folger Dramaturg Michele Osherow offers her insights on Theresa Rebeck’s new adaptation of Congreve’s The Way of the World.

In Rehearsal with The Way of the World
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In Rehearsal with The Way of the World

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Photographer Teresa Wood captures The Way of the World cast rehearsing a pivotal scene in Theresa Rebeck’s cunning new comedy. 

Snakes on a Stage: Behind the Scenes with Tony Koehler
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Snakes on a Stage: Behind the Scenes with Tony Koehler

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Props master Tony Koehler returns to the Folger Spotlights to talk about the foresight needed to bring a fortune teller to life, how to make a bed (from scratch), and, of course, the trial-and-error involved in creating a number of…

You Can Dance If You Want To: Movement in Antony and Cleopatra
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You Can Dance If You Want To: Movement in Antony and Cleopatra

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Actor and movement director John Floyd speaks to the Spotlight about how he worked with the cast to create the production’s acclaimed choreography.

As the (Ancient) World Turns: Tony Cisek on designing Antony and Cleopatra's set
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As the (Ancient) World Turns: Tony Cisek on designing Antony and Cleopatra's set

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Scenic designer Tony Cisek speaks to The Folger Spotlight about his inspirations for Antony and Cleopatra’s set and returning to an in-the-round configuration.

Dramaturg's Notes: Antony and Cleopatra
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Dramaturg's Notes: Antony and Cleopatra

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Before you come see the show, read Folger Dramaturg Michele Osherow’s thoughts on how Shakespeare’s tragedy encompasses the public and private desires of history’s infamous pair of lovers.

Behind the Camera with Antony and Cleopatra
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Behind the Camera with Antony and Cleopatra

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emma poltrack

The sultry D.C. summer is winding down, but things are just heating up at Folger Theatre where we’re preparing for our first show of the season: Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. 

Timon of Gotham?: An Interview with set designer Tony Cisek
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Timon of Gotham?: An Interview with set designer Tony Cisek

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With lights by Andrew F. Griffin and projections by Francesca Talenti, Tony Cisek’s striking scenic design for Timon of Athens has been wowing audiences since performances began on May 9. Folger Spotlight spoke to Cisek to find out more about…

Talking 'Timon' with Resident Dramaturg Michele Osherow, Part II
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Talking 'Timon' with Resident Dramaturg Michele Osherow, Part II

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We explore how Osherow has been working with the cast to explore Shakespeare’s language through the rehearsal process.

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