Booking and details
Register nowDates Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
Venue Foulke Conference Room in the Haskell Center
Tickets Free, registration required
Duration 60 minutes
How did characters in Shakespeare’s plays show their status? And what would they do to attain their personal goals?
Inspired by our temporary exhibition, How to Be A Power Player: Tudor Edition, families will dive into the exhibition’s themes and connect them to Shakespeare’s words.
There are two sessions available with these recommended ages:
- 11:30am–12:30pm: Recommended for ages 5-7
- 1–2pm: Recommended for ages 8-11
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