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ATION ’ SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT
Sense and Sensibility, 2016. Photo by Teresa Wood.
shakespeare speaks in voices loud and soft—from sweeping stories of power and politics to subtle and human portraits which touch us in quiet ways. This kingdom of infinite space is all here on the intimate Folger stage, measuring just about 20 feet square. At times that space is simple—as the bare forest floor of Arden, and other times it is transformed into a multi-level platform for drama to spill from many corners. Between those iconic columns worlds are conjured and tales are spun. We inhabit others’ lives and experience the downfall of fortune, the tyranny of jealousy, the joy of redemption. Come see what the Folger stage has in store for you this season. Make sure you experience the three plays of 2017/18—an epic struggle between Rome and Egypt, a hilarious new look at The Way of the World, and a fable full of heart—as well as the colossal power of belief in Shaw’s Saint Joan. –JANET ALEXANDER GRIFFIN, ARTISTIC PRODUCER
WINNER OF SIX HELEN HAYES AWARDS IN 2016 Including Outstanding Production: Sense and Sensibility
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As You Like It, 2017. Photo by Teresa Wood.
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History’s Greatest Love Story Julius Caesar is no more, and Mark Antony, at the peak of his political power, is ensconced in Egypt at the side of the irresistible Cleopatra. Torn between his military duty to Rome and his passionate love affair with Cleopatra, Antony finds himself engaged in both war and romance. Shakespeare’s epic encompasses politics and power, love and jealousy, alliance and misalliance.
CODY NICKELL as Mark Antony
Director Robert Richmond’s acclaimed Timon of Athens, 2017. Photo by Teresa Wood.
SHIRINE BABB as Cleopatra
OCTOBER 10 – NOVEMBER 19, 2017
BY
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
DIRECTED BY
ROBERT RICHMOND
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A Comedy of Manners… With No Manners at All Mae is a sweet-natured woman with just a little baggage—a $600 million inheritance. When her womanizing boyfriend Henry dallies with her protective aunt, the world seems too much for her. Both women become the object of ridicule and scandal, but Henry has a plan to win the heiress back. In the lush and opulent land of the Hamptons’ one percent, where money and status determine everything, can love conquer all? Freely adapted from William Congreve’s classic play, this The Way of the World is a sparklingly witty physical comedy illuminating the foibles of the upper class.
LUIGI SOTTILE as Henry
Theresa Rebeck’s premiere production at the Dorset Theatre Festival, 2016. Photo by Taylor Crichton.
ELAN ZAFIR as Reg
JANUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 11, 2018
A NEW COMEDY ADAPTED FROM THE CONGREVE PLAY WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
THERESA REBECK
“Theater at its finest and funniest”
– SEVEN DAYS
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“Awake Your Faith” Peace in the exotic kingdoms of Sicilia and Bohemia is ruptured by jealousy. Convinced of his wife’s infidelity, Leontes plots murder, subjects Hermione to public ridicule, and then casts out his baby daughter. With the passage of time comes realization, revelation, and redemption—and a new union between the families. This fanciful romance is testament to Shakespeare’s ability to weave a spellbinding story.
MICHAEL TISDALE as Leontes
KATIE DEBUYS as Hermione
KIMBERLY GILBERT ERIC HISSOM as Autolycus as Storyteller
MARCH 13–APRIL 22, 2018
’ BY
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
DIRECTED BY
AARON POSNER
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A Force of Nature The martyred heroine of France fought and defeated the besieging English at Orleans, was captured and taken prisoner in Burgundy, put on trial and burned at the stake—all by the age of nineteen. Depicted as neither witch, nor saint, nor madwoman in Shaw’s compelling story, Joan of Arc is but an illiterate farm girl. Led by director Eric Tucker, four actors perform over twenty-five roles in Bedlam’s riveting, stripped-down production, declared “Irresistible!” by The New York Times (Best of Theater, 2014) and a Top Ten Play by Time magazine.
Andrus Nichols in Saint Joan. Photo by Jenny Anderson
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MAY 12—JUNE 3, 2018 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT
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ERIC TUCKER
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STAGE DIRECTOR TALKS Hear about the creative process, staging, and vision of the productions from the plays’ directors in this interactive discussion. Wine reception and light fare included.
BREWS & BANTER Before the show, have a beer and some snacks with select cast members while chatting about the productions—and all things Shakespeare. Beer and light fare included.
PRE-SHOW TALKS Folger Shakespeare Library Director Michael Witmore finds special insights into each of the plays and leads an engaging discussion illuminating the Folger production. Wine reception and light fare included.
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POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS As the lights come down, actors and audience join in conversation about the production. Moderated by resident dramaturg Michele Osherow with the cast.
FREE FOLGER FRIDAYS Free pre-show talks, discussions, and entertainment are a great prologue to seeing the plays—and offered on select Fridays at 6pm. Check website for a complete schedule.
When you attend a production at Folger Theatre, visit our current exhibition in the Great Hall to discover the paintings collection at the Folger Shakespeare Library— its stories, its glories, and Shakespeare’s power to inspire visual artists.
Through February 11, 2018
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Bedlam’s SAINT JOAN
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA THE WAY OF THE WORLD THE WINTER’S TALE
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