Milt Commons Shakespeare: "The Winters' Tale"

Join us in reading Shakespeare plays out loud; no prior experience needed.

You only need a copy of the play to participate; we use the Folger's online version: https://shakespeare.folger.edu/shakespeares-works

Our meetups will now run from 7:15 to 9:15. The "regular" part of the meetup will start at 8pm as usual, where we will resume our reading of our current play from where we left off the previous week. From 8:45 to 9:15, we will watch a selected production of the scenes we just read.

From 7:15 to 8, we will typically "pre-read" this week's scenes, "popcorn style" (just read lines in turns, not by roles) or combine a mini-lecture and some socializing, OR group-read essays about the current play. Attendance at the first and last segments is optional.

A quick overview of Shakespeare: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Plays-of-Williams-Shakespeare--A-Complete-Guide-20240317

An article about the Folger Shakespeare Collection reopening: https://wapo.st/4c5w4vc

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Click on the link at right to join the Zoom meeting. You may need to install/update the Zoom software on your device. We usually open the room a little early in case you want to test your settings.

Image of the Folger Shakespeare Library Reading Room by Jennifer Chase for the Washington Post.

Late-comers, unless we know you, will generally not be admitted, as it disrupts the reading. However, it's fine for attendees to drop off at any time they want.