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Dramaturg's Notes: The Merry Wives of Windsor
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Dramaturg's Notes: The Merry Wives of Windsor

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Michele Osherow

Folger Resident Dramaturg Michele Osherow explores the history of ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor,’ the wit of its wives, and the far-out 1970s setting of Folger Theatre’s production.

Mozart vs. Salieri with James Jacobs
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Mozart vs. Salieri with James Jacobs

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Folger Theatre

On November 22, 2019, Classical WETA host James Jacobs gave a presentation exploring the historic rivalry of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. This talk was part of our Folger Friday series. Listen to the recorded talk or read the…

A Costume Journey through 'Amadeus' with Mariah Anzaldo Hale
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A Costume Journey through 'Amadeus' with Mariah Anzaldo Hale

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Folger Theatre

Costume designer and long-time Folger collaborator Mariah Anzaldo Hale’s guides us through the costume journey of Constanze Weber through the first act of the play.

Wigging Out: Designer Dori Beau Seigneur on the Fabulous Hair of 'Amadeus'
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Wigging Out: Designer Dori Beau Seigneur on the Fabulous Hair of 'Amadeus'

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Folger Theatre

Wig designer Dori Beau Seigneur takes us through the process of fashioning the fabulous hair currently being sported on the Folger stage.

Q&A with 'Amadeus' Director Richard Clifford
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Q&A with 'Amadeus' Director Richard Clifford

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Folger Theatre

Amadeus director Richard Clifford’s took the time to answer some quick questions about his history with Peter Shaffer’s musical masterwork and what’s in store on the Folger stage.

Photo Gallery: 'Amadeus' First Rehearsal and Read-Through
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Photo Gallery: 'Amadeus' First Rehearsal and Read-Through

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Folger Theatre

Explore Folger Theatre’s gallery for a sneak peek at Amadeus’ first read-through.

"They Fight": Choreographing Shakespeare's Violence with U. Jonathan Toppo
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"They Fight": Choreographing Shakespeare's Violence with U. Jonathan Toppo

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Folger Theatre

Folger Theatre’s ‘1 Henry IV’ closes on Sunday. We celebrate the end of this “must-see” production by chatting with actor and fight choreographer U. Jonathan Toppo.

The Boar's Head Jukebox: A Playlist Inspired by '1 Henry IV'
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The Boar's Head Jukebox: A Playlist Inspired by '1 Henry IV'

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emma poltrack

Folger Theatre is getting ready to begin its 2019/20 season with 1 Henry IV. Part epic history, part raucous comedy, and part poignant coming-of-age tale. Get in the spirit(s) with our playlist of songs meant to introduce you to the characters and…

Director's Notes: 1 Henry IV
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Director's Notes: 1 Henry IV

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Folger Theatre

Folger Theatre’s 2019/20 season begins with 1 Henry IV. Acclaimed director Rosa Joshi shares what excites her about bringing Shakespeare’s vibrant history to life on the Folger stage.

Dramaturg's Notes: Love's Labor's Lost
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Dramaturg's Notes: Love's Labor's Lost

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Michele Osherow

Folger Resident Dramaturg and UMBC Associate Professor of English Michele Osherow takes us inside Folger Theatre’s unique production to explore why Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is so perfectly suited to DC in the 1930s.

A Year to Remember: 1932 in Music
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A Year to Remember: 1932 in Music

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emma poltrack

Folger Theatre’s ‘Love’s Labor’s Lost’ is set in roughly 1932—the year the Folger Shakespeare Library opened its doors to the public—and celebrates the Folger’s exquisite architecture, as well as the era’s glamorous post-flapper fashion. In its honor, we present a…

Behind the Camera at the 'Love's Labor's Lost' Photoshoot
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Behind the Camera at the 'Love's Labor's Lost' Photoshoot

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Folger Theatre

Leonor Fernandez guides you through our pre-production photo shoot to explore how photographer Brittany Diliberto worked with actors Matt Dallal, Zachary Fine, Yesenia Iglesias, Amelia Pedlow, Kelsey Rainwater, and Joshua David Robinson to capture Shakespeare’s sprightly romantic comedy in a…

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