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Julius X
A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
by Al Letson
Directed by Nicole Brewer
September 23–October 26, 2025
“How many ages hence shall this our lofty scene be acted over in states unborn and accents yet unknown!”
Award-winning writer, journalist, and podcast host Al Letson harmonizes with Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in his retelling of the story, Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Just as Shakespeare chronicled history to create a means of understanding the events of his day, Letson highlights and reflects on contemporary challenges by blending Shakespeare with the story of Civil Rights leader Malcolm X. Director Nicole Brewer explains, “Letson’s poetry pulses with the rhythm of revolution, weaving Shakespearean drama into the raw urgency of the Civil Rights era.” Julius X champions Shakespeare’s original text and timeless tragedy, amplified with Letson’s verse, to highlight the cyclical nature of societal strife and shared human experiences of ambition, betrayal, and brotherhood.
As You Like It
Co-adapted by Karen Ann Daniels and Psalmayene 24
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Karen Ann Daniels
March 10–April 12, 2026
“What think you of falling in love?”
As You Like It, envisioned by Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels—in her Folger Theatre directorial debut—and co-adapted with Psalmayene 24 (Folger Theatre’s Metamorphoses), is one of the most beloved Shakespearean comedies. The “love-shaked” Rosalind and her cousin Celia are forced to leave the court where they find respite and adventure in nature, inevitably succumbing to the madness of love and delightfully unpredictable circumstances. This production offers a love note to DC, imbuing the forest of Arden with the familiar vibes, culture, and characters that mark the District as a singular, resilient, and redemptive place of belonging.
How Shakespeare Saved My Life
Co-commissioned by Folger Theatre and Red Bull Theater
Co-produced by Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Folger Theatre, and Red Bull Theater
by Jacob Ming-Trent
Directed by Tony Taccone
June 9–July 5, 2026
“America tried to take my life, and somehow a five-hundred-year-old white dude saved it.”
How Shakespeare Saved My Life is an autobiographical-inspired theatrical work by playwright and Broadway performer Jacob Ming-Trent (Folger Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and directed by Tony Taccone (The Harder They Come). In this tour-de-force performance, Ming-Trent dares to rescue himself from the “slings and arrows” of his past. Born with a gift for poetry but rejected as unfit to play the part of the poet, Ming-Trent’s search for home is relentless, and the results are by turns hilarious and tragic. Invoking a host of artistic geniuses such as Biggie, Tupac, Shakespeare, and Basquiat, Ming-Trent takes us on a propulsive ride that reaffirms the power of language and music. It all adds up to how one man’s attempt to reclaim his life may connect to the deeper parts of ourselves and to each other. How Shakespeare Saved My Life is an epiphany that begins with Shakespeare but becomes a ritual of salvation and forgiveness that invites the audience to save themselves and each other.
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Non-peak – $204
Weekday matinees at 2pm
Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm
Thursday evenings at 7:30pm
Thursday evenings at 7:30pm with Post-show Conversations
Sunday evenings at 7:30pm
Sunday evenings at 7:30pm with Open Caption
Sunday evenings at 7:30pm, Relaxed Performances
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Friday evenings at 8pm
Saturday matinees at 2pm
Saturday matinees at 2pm with Audio Description
Saturday evenings at 8pm
Sunday matinees at 2pm
Sunday matinees at 2pm with Open Caption
Under 35 – $150
Discounts for patrons 35 and under are available for the following packages. Valid ID must be presented to claim tickets at will call.
Weekday matinees at 2pm
Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm
Thursday evenings at 7:30pm
Thursday evenings at 7:30pm with Post-show Conversations
Friday evenings at 8pm
Sunday evenings at 7:30pm
Sunday evenings at 7:30pm with Open Caption
Sunday evenings at 7:30pm, Relaxed Performances