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Ben Lauer

Ben Lauer is the Folger's Social Media and Communications Manager. He is the web producer of the Folger's Shakespeare Unlimited podcast, and hosts the Folger's Shakespeare Lightning Round series on Instagram.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis's "Such Sweet Thunder" is a multi-disciplinary mash-up
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Shakespeare Festival St. Louis's "Such Sweet Thunder" is a multi-disciplinary mash-up

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Shakespeare Festival St. Louis brings together dancers, actors, and a 15-piece jazz band for a performance of Duke Ellington’s “Such Sweet Thunder.”

Utah Shakespeare Festival re-examines Hamlet and Ophelia
Hamlet and Ophelia embrace in the Utah Shakespeare Festival production of Hamlet.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival re-examines Hamlet and Ophelia

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The Utah Shakespeare Festival has a fresh take on Hamlet and Ophelia’s relationship, inspired by Artistic Collaborator Jerry Murdock.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in September
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in September

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Every month, we check in with our theater partners to find out what’s onstage. Here’s what’s happening at Shakespeare theaters in September.

The Miniature Mystery of the Maybe Barbie Book
A tiny blue dollhouse book, titled Shakespeare's Plays, sitting in a person's hand.
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The Miniature Mystery of the Maybe Barbie Book

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Does this dollhouse copy of Shakespeare’s plays belong to Barbie?

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in August
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in August

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Every month, we check in with our theater partners to find out what’s onstage. Here’s what’s happening at Shakespeare theaters in August.

Johnny Cash's Shakespeare
Johnny Cash performing
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Johnny Cash's Shakespeare

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Ben Lauer

The Folger’s collection includes a miniature set of Shakespeare’s plays that belonged to the Man in Black himself.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in July
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in July

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Ben Lauer

Every month, we check in with our theater partners to find out what’s onstage. Here’s what’s happening at Shakespeare theaters in July.

Quiz: Which Shakespearean Item Are You?
Assortment of theatrical props, including a deck of cards, a goblet, masks, fans, and keys.
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Quiz: Which Shakespearean Item Are You?

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Tell us a bit about yourself, and we’ll tell you which iconic object from a Shakespeare play matches your personality.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in June
The audience waits for the show to start at the amphitheater in Samuall Grand Park, home to Shakespeare Dallas.
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What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in June

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Each month, we bring you a snapshot of Shakespeare in performance across America. Find our what the Folger’s theater partners have onstage in June.

"A Great Reckoning": a closer look at a fateful Final Jeopardy clue
James Holzhauer thinks about the Final Jeopardy clue on the June 3 episode of Jeopardy
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"A Great Reckoning": a closer look at a fateful Final Jeopardy clue

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We explore the history behind the Shakespearean Final Jeopardy clue that unseated “Jeopardy” champion James Holzhauer.

5 things to look for when you watch "As You Like It"
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5 things to look for when you watch "As You Like It"

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What should you watch for in a production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It?” We asked some friends what they look for in this classic play.

Quiz: Shakespeare's Mothers
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Quiz: Shakespeare's Mothers

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There are more moms in Shakespeare’s plays than you might think. Take our quiz and see how well you know the mothers of Shakespeare.

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