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Spring is in full bloom at the Folger with the Consort performance of "An English Garden" and the family workshop "An Ode to Gardens." Plus, our O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading and two ongoing exhibitions. More at folger.edu/whats-on

Spring is in full bloom at the Folger with the Consort performance of "An English Garden" and the family workshop "An Ode to Gardens." Plus, our O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading and two ongoing exhibitions. More at folger.edu/whats-on

Spring is in full bloom at the Folger with the Consort performance of "An English Garden" and the family workshop "An Ode to Gardens." Plus, our O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading and two ongoing exhibitions. More at folger.edu/whats-on

Spring is in full bloom at the Folger with the Consort performance of "An English Garden" and the family workshop "An Ode to Gardens." Plus, our O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading and two ongoing exhibitions. More at folger.edu/whats-on

Spring is in full bloom at the Folger with the Consort performance of "An English Garden" and the family workshop "An Ode to Gardens." Plus, our O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading and two ongoing exhibitions. More at folger.edu/whats-on

Spring is in full bloom at the Folger with the Consort performance of "An English Garden" and the family workshop "An Ode to Gardens." Plus, our O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading and two ongoing exhibitions. More at folger.edu/whats-on

Spring is in full bloom at the Folger with the Consort performance of "An English Garden" and the family workshop "An Ode to Gardens." Plus, our O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading and two ongoing exhibitions. More at folger.edu/whats-on

Spring is in full bloom at the Folger with the Consort performance of "An English Garden" and the family workshop "An Ode to Gardens." Plus, our O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading and two ongoing exhibitions. More at folger.edu/whats-on

It's your final day to save 40% on the show critics call “a truly powerful work of theatre" (Patrick Thomas, Talkin Broadway). Use code FLASH40 now through midnight for 40%* off tickets for "How Shakespeare Saved My Life" performances June 9-21. 🎟️ at folger.edu

*Sections A-C only. Limit six (6) tickets per order. Offer expires May 25 at 11:59pm.

Interested in making some snail water this spring? (It might cure your consumption!) 🐌 Take a peek into the weird and wonderful world of early modern recipe books! 🥘 Imaging Associate Chris Naulty explores on the Collation blog at the #linkinbio

Spring is the perfect time to grab a light and fresh salad at Quill & Crumb, the Folger café. 🥬 ☀️ 🫛 💚 Stop by for a baby romaine and kale Caesar, a spring grain bowl, or a green pea chopped salad when you visit the Folger this weekend!

One of the books in the Folger collection is extraordinary for both its cover, the War of the Roses binding created by book artist Léon Maillard, and its contents, the Pavier quartos, an early try at publishing a collection of Shakespeare's plays. More on the #blog at the #linkinbio

One of the books in the Folger collection is extraordinary for both its cover, the War of the Roses binding created by book artist Léon Maillard, and its contents, the Pavier quartos, an early try at publishing a collection of Shakespeare's plays. More on the #blog at the #linkinbio

One of the books in the Folger collection is extraordinary for both its cover, the War of the Roses binding created by book artist Léon Maillard, and its contents, the Pavier quartos, an early try at publishing a collection of Shakespeare's plays. More on the #blog at the #linkinbio

One of the books in the Folger collection is extraordinary for both its cover, the War of the Roses binding created by book artist Léon Maillard, and its contents, the Pavier quartos, an early try at publishing a collection of Shakespeare's plays. More on the #blog at the #linkinbio

One of the books in the Folger collection is extraordinary for both its cover, the War of the Roses binding created by book artist Léon Maillard, and its contents, the Pavier quartos, an early try at publishing a collection of Shakespeare's plays. More on the #blog at the #linkinbio

One of the books in the Folger collection is extraordinary for both its cover, the War of the Roses binding created by book artist Léon Maillard, and its contents, the Pavier quartos, an early try at publishing a collection of Shakespeare's plays. More on the #blog at the #linkinbio

Calling on Shakespeare and a host of genius rappers, preachers, and poets to throw him a lifeline, Jacob Ming-Trent's "How Shakespeare Saved My Life" takes audiences on a propulsive ride that reaffirms the power of language and music. Use code FLASH40 now through midnight Monday to save 40%* on tickets for performances June 9-21. 🎫 at folger.edu

*Sections A-C only. Limit six (6) tickets per order. Offer expires May 25 at 11:59pm.

One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That’s how Jacob Ming-Trent (@jmingsdynasty) tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, "How Shakespeare Saved My Life." As the Folger prepares for the world premiere of the show, Ming-Trent joined the "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast to delve deeper into his story. 🎧 Listen at the #linkinbio

One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That’s how Jacob Ming-Trent (@jmingsdynasty) tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, "How Shakespeare Saved My Life." As the Folger prepares for the world premiere of the show, Ming-Trent joined the "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast to delve deeper into his story. 🎧 Listen at the #linkinbio

One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That’s how Jacob Ming-Trent (@jmingsdynasty) tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, "How Shakespeare Saved My Life." As the Folger prepares for the world premiere of the show, Ming-Trent joined the "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast to delve deeper into his story. 🎧 Listen at the #linkinbio

One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That’s how Jacob Ming-Trent (@jmingsdynasty) tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, "How Shakespeare Saved My Life." As the Folger prepares for the world premiere of the show, Ming-Trent joined the "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast to delve deeper into his story. 🎧 Listen at the #linkinbio

One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That’s how Jacob Ming-Trent (@jmingsdynasty) tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, "How Shakespeare Saved My Life." As the Folger prepares for the world premiere of the show, Ming-Trent joined the "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast to delve deeper into his story. 🎧 Listen at the #linkinbio

One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That’s how Jacob Ming-Trent (@jmingsdynasty) tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, "How Shakespeare Saved My Life." As the Folger prepares for the world premiere of the show, Ming-Trent joined the "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast to delve deeper into his story. 🎧 Listen at the #linkinbio

One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That’s how Jacob Ming-Trent (@jmingsdynasty) tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, "How Shakespeare Saved My Life." As the Folger prepares for the world premiere of the show, Ming-Trent joined the "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast to delve deeper into his story. 🎧 Listen at the #linkinbio

One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That’s how Jacob Ming-Trent (@jmingsdynasty) tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, "How Shakespeare Saved My Life." As the Folger prepares for the world premiere of the show, Ming-Trent joined the "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast to delve deeper into his story. 🎧 Listen at the #linkinbio

"How Shakespeare Saved My Life," written and performed by Broadway star Jacob Ming-Trent (@jmingsdynasty) and directed by renowned director Tony Taccone, is on stage at the Folger for a limited engagement, June 9–July 5. 🎫 at folger.edu

📷 : Jacob Ming-Trent, "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Berkeley Rep Theatre, 2026. Photo by Kevin Berne.

From Ellen Terry to Sir Ian McKellen, Shakespearean actors performing solo shows is a time-honored tradition. As Folger Theatre prepares for Jacob Ming-Trent's (@jmingsdynasty) "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Austin Tichenor (@the.shakespeareance) shares a wide-ranging sampling of one-person Shakespeare shows on our blog. Read at the link in our bio!

From Ellen Terry to Sir Ian McKellen, Shakespearean actors performing solo shows is a time-honored tradition. As Folger Theatre prepares for Jacob Ming-Trent's (@jmingsdynasty) "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Austin Tichenor (@the.shakespeareance) shares a wide-ranging sampling of one-person Shakespeare shows on our blog. Read at the link in our bio!

From Ellen Terry to Sir Ian McKellen, Shakespearean actors performing solo shows is a time-honored tradition. As Folger Theatre prepares for Jacob Ming-Trent's (@jmingsdynasty) "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Austin Tichenor (@the.shakespeareance) shares a wide-ranging sampling of one-person Shakespeare shows on our blog. Read at the link in our bio!

From Ellen Terry to Sir Ian McKellen, Shakespearean actors performing solo shows is a time-honored tradition. As Folger Theatre prepares for Jacob Ming-Trent's (@jmingsdynasty) "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Austin Tichenor (@the.shakespeareance) shares a wide-ranging sampling of one-person Shakespeare shows on our blog. Read at the link in our bio!

From Ellen Terry to Sir Ian McKellen, Shakespearean actors performing solo shows is a time-honored tradition. As Folger Theatre prepares for Jacob Ming-Trent's (@jmingsdynasty) "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Austin Tichenor (@the.shakespeareance) shares a wide-ranging sampling of one-person Shakespeare shows on our blog. Read at the link in our bio!

From Ellen Terry to Sir Ian McKellen, Shakespearean actors performing solo shows is a time-honored tradition. As Folger Theatre prepares for Jacob Ming-Trent's (@jmingsdynasty) "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Austin Tichenor (@the.shakespeareance) shares a wide-ranging sampling of one-person Shakespeare shows on our blog. Read at the link in our bio!

From Ellen Terry to Sir Ian McKellen, Shakespearean actors performing solo shows is a time-honored tradition. As Folger Theatre prepares for Jacob Ming-Trent's (@jmingsdynasty) "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Austin Tichenor (@the.shakespeareance) shares a wide-ranging sampling of one-person Shakespeare shows on our blog. Read at the link in our bio!

From Ellen Terry to Sir Ian McKellen, Shakespearean actors performing solo shows is a time-honored tradition. As Folger Theatre prepares for Jacob Ming-Trent's (@jmingsdynasty) "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Austin Tichenor (@the.shakespeareance) shares a wide-ranging sampling of one-person Shakespeare shows on our blog. Read at the link in our bio!

From Ellen Terry to Sir Ian McKellen, Shakespearean actors performing solo shows is a time-honored tradition. As Folger Theatre prepares for Jacob Ming-Trent's (@jmingsdynasty) "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," Austin Tichenor (@the.shakespeareance) shares a wide-ranging sampling of one-person Shakespeare shows on our blog. Read at the link in our bio!

We're excited for the Helen Hayes Awards this evening and celebrating the sparkling DC theater community! ✨ Folger Theatre's production of "Twelfth Night" is nominated for Outstanding Costume Design by Olivera Gajic and Outstanding Ensemble.

🎨 : "Merry wives of Windsor" by C.A. Buchel. [graphic] ART Box B919 no.7. Folger Shakespeare Library

"How Shakespeare Saved My Life" has a lil something for everyone 😉 😜

The sun is out, the weather is warming up, and the flowers are blooming! 🌷 In that spirit, we're sharing a few selections from "Flowers from Shakespeare's garden," illustrated by Walter Crane. The images personify flowers and plants mentioned in Shakespeare's work, along with the quote that names the specific plant.

🎨 : "Flowers from Shakespeare's garden" illustrated by Walter Crane, 1900-1906. ART Box C891 no.42. Folger Shakespeare Library

The sun is out, the weather is warming up, and the flowers are blooming! 🌷 In that spirit, we're sharing a few selections from "Flowers from Shakespeare's garden," illustrated by Walter Crane. The images personify flowers and plants mentioned in Shakespeare's work, along with the quote that names the specific plant.

🎨 : "Flowers from Shakespeare's garden" illustrated by Walter Crane, 1900-1906. ART Box C891 no.42. Folger Shakespeare Library

The sun is out, the weather is warming up, and the flowers are blooming! 🌷 In that spirit, we're sharing a few selections from "Flowers from Shakespeare's garden," illustrated by Walter Crane. The images personify flowers and plants mentioned in Shakespeare's work, along with the quote that names the specific plant.

🎨 : "Flowers from Shakespeare's garden" illustrated by Walter Crane, 1900-1906. ART Box C891 no.42. Folger Shakespeare Library