Milt Commons Shakespeare: "The Comedy of Errors"

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, with the reading of a Shakespeare sonnet. We will then commence or resume our reading of our current play from where we left off the previous week. From 9 to 9:30, 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.