O.B. Hardison Poetry
ENCORES: A selection from the O. B. Hardison ‘Afrofuturism’ reading (2019)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection read by Tananarive Due from her upcoming novel, ‘The Reformatory.’
Where to find Shakespeare (and more) in January
From new podcasts to online events, theater companies are creating great new ways to engage with Shakespeare and other amazing writers.
ENCORES: ‘Not Just Another Day Off’ (2018)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection of readings by James Johnson, Lauren K. Alleyne, and Jericho…
ENCORES: Emily Dickinson Poetry Reading with Aracelis Girmay (2011)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection of poems from Aracelis Girmay’s 2011 Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute…
Make Emily Dickinson’s Black Cake with The SugaChef
Padua Player, The SugaChef, shares his recipe for a black fruit cake inspired by own of Emily Dickinson’s own recipes.
ENCORES: ‘Vinegar & Char’ Poetry Reading (2019)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection of read poems by W. Ralph Eubanks, Sandra Beasley, and…
ENCORES: ‘The Human Voice in Struggle’ Poetry Reading (2016)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection of poems by William Archila and Reginald Dwayne Betts from…
ENCORES: ‘I Put a Spell on You’ Poetry Reading (2019)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection of poems by Kiki Petrosino and Annie Finch from the…
The Season Ahead
With rehearsals for Macbeth already underway, the Spotlight reached out to people in Public Programs division to find out what they were most looking forward to in the coming year.