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Merry Wives at the Folger Theatre Delights with Talented Acting, Engaging Humor

‘Merry Wives’ at the Folger Theatre Delights with Talented Acting, Engaging Humor

By Annah Otis February 20, 2020

Director Aaron Posner’s modern rendition of William Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is a crowd-pleasing comedy with just as much relevance to modern audiences as to 16th-century ones....

On the Lawn Explores Lawns as a Space for Making Connections

‘On the Lawn’ Explores Lawns as a Space for Making Connections

By Abigail Corrao November 14, 2019

“On the Lawn,” a production put on by the Georgetown University theater and performance studies program, inventively highlights issues of climate change, ecological conquest and land transformation...

COURTESY VICTORIA CHOW | A uniquely immersive production, Pop-Up Magazines Escape issue is two hours of pure, creative entertainment.

Pop-Up Magazine’s ‘Escape’ Issue Presents Immersive Stories of Liberation at the Lincoln Theatre

By Emma Ginsberg October 17, 2019

In a whirlwind mix of personal accounts, comedy, in-person exposes, animation and musical performance, Pop-Up Magazine’s “The Escape Issue” tour artfully fulfilled its purpose of drawing the audience...

Georgetown Department of Performing Arts | In The Woman Who Turned Into a Tree, the traditional Greek myth is adapted to look at the pervasive nature of our connected world.

‘The Woman Who Turned Into a Tree’ Tells Cautionary Tale

By Sarah Keisler September 27, 2019

Daphne (Julia Kwamya) wants to be “a girl with class.” This mantra seems relatively harmless, but in “The Woman Who Turned Into a Tree,” her fascination with how she is perceived by others is nothing...

BRITTANY DILIBERTO FOR THE FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY | The actors in 1 Henry IV take each character and mold it to their own interpretation of the play, improving upon and building off of their source material.

‘1 Henry IV’ Cast Showcases Acting Prowess at Folger Theatre

By Kathryn Baker September 19, 2019

When Prince Hal utters the pivotal line “I know you all” during his famous monologue at the end of act one, scene two of William Shakespeare’s “1 Henry IV,” he addresses his relationship with...

@MASKANDBAUBLE/INSTAGRAM | The Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society is just one of Georgetowns student-run theater groups that foster creativity and self-expression while building community. Bradley Cooper (COL 97) was also involved in theater at Georgetown.

Campus Theater Groups Foster Creativity, Reflection

By Timothy McNulty May 15, 2019

Whether through the theater and performance studies program or student-run groups like the Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society, GU Black Theatre Ensemble and Nomadic Theatre, theater productions help shape...

MASK AND BAUBLE INSTAGRAM | A musical unlike many others, Hello Again features a series of encounters throughout history that share stories of human connection and separation.

Mask and Bauble’s ‘Hello Again’ Tells Century-Long Love Story

By Alexandra Brunjes April 17, 2019

Mask and Bauble’s spring musical “Hello Again” is a rumination on romance. Based on Arthur Schnitzler’s 1897 play “La Ronde,” the show explores the entanglement of love and lust through a series...

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Performances Shine in ‘The Jewish Queen Lear’

By Ethan Knecht April 7, 2019

From lions and warthogs on the African savannah to Italian and Puerto Rican gangs on the west side of Manhattan, reimagining Shakespeare in unusual or contemporary contexts is nothing new. “The Jewish...

Vanity Fair Adaptation Stays True to Heart of Play

‘Vanity Fair’ Adaptation Stays True to Heart of Play

By Anastasia Armendariz March 28, 2019

“I never blush,” declares the smirking Becky Sharp, the principal character of Shakespeare Theatre Company’s “Vanity Fair.” Between scholarship, film and even a 2018 Amazon Studios miniseries,...

Amy Li/The Hoya | Centered around the lives of three teenagers — Cristin Cowley (MSB ’20) as Diwata, left, Nate Weiand (COL ’21) as Solomon, right, and Ben Ulrich (SFS ’20) as Howie — “Speech & Debate” is an inventive and enthralling experience, from the performances to the production value. Directed by Mark Camilli, the play deals with timely issues affecting young people.

Powerful Performances Shine in ‘Speech & Debate’

By Alexandra Brunjes January 24, 2019

On the surface, “Speech & Debate” seems dry and cliche-ridden: Three outcast teenagers in an oppressively conservative town come together to form a debate club. Below the surface, Georgetown University’s...

Photo by Mark Douet

‘An Inspector Calls’ Critiques Society’s Conscience

By Kathryn Baker December 7, 2018

This article discusses suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for resources on campus. As the lights dimmed, bomb sirens roared and fog emerged in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman...

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‘King John’ Retains Relevance in Current Political Climate

By Maddy Forbess and Noelle Whitman November 29, 2018

The Folger Theatre put out another stellar production with its witty rendition of "King John," one of Shakespeare's lesser-known histories. Director Aaron Posner delves into the nuance of power, flawed...

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