Hands-On Tour: Shakespeare the Poet

Date / Time

  • April 20, 2018
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Shakespeare’s youthful narrative poems made his reputation as a writer; his sonnets continue to bewitch and bewilder readers, and the poems in his plays cast spells, calm seas, and unite lovers. Through looking at editions of Shakespeare from the early 17th through the late 19th century, this Hands-on Tour will explore the ways Shakespeare used (more…)

From One Shakespeare Collector to Another: David Garrick and Dr. Rosenbach

This blog post was written by Andrew White  18th-century acting superstar David Garrick has a birthday on February 19; he would have been 401. Though he may no longer be a household name, Garrick is partly responsible for contemporary culture’s reverence of Shakespeare, as well as for the genesis of the Rosenbach’s Shakespeare collection—which visitors …

Hands-On Tour: Shakespeare In Love

Date / Time

  • February 16, 2018
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lovers abound in the works of Shakespeare. His characters struggle and play and persist, and sometimes die, in pursuit of love. In this brand new Hands-On Tour, we’ll explore his myriad visions of love in early editions of his poems and plays from our collection. Come love with Will.

Shakespeare Free Read-Aloud Group: Julius Caesar

Date / Time

  • March 3, 2018
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Reading Shakespeare plays aloud not only offers a communal way to enjoy these great works but promotes a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s poetry and wordplay. No acting experience is required to participate—just bring your voice!

Course: The Tempest by William Shakespeare

Date / Time

  • March 22, 2018
    6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
  • March 25, 2018
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thought by many to be William Shakespeare’s last play, The Tempest weaves a magical tale of banishment, sorcery, love, and deception. Tuition to this course includes a discussion of the play and a ticket to see The Tempest performed by Lantern Theater Company.

Shakespeare Free Read-Aloud Group: The Tempest

Date / Time

  • April 7, 2018
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Reading Shakespeare plays aloud not only offers a communal way to enjoy these great works but promotes a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s poetry and wordplay. No acting experience is required to participate—just bring your voice!

Shakespeare Free Read-Aloud Group: Hamlet part 1

Date / Time

  • May 5, 2018
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Reading Shakespeare plays aloud not only offers a communal way to enjoy these great works but promotes a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s poetry and wordplay. No acting experience is required to participate—just bring your voice!

Shakespeare Free Read-Aloud Group: Hamlet, part 2

Date / Time

  • June 2, 2018
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Reading Shakespeare plays aloud not only offers a communal way to enjoy these great works but promotes a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s poetry and wordplay. No acting experience is required to participate—just bring your voice!