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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.
What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in May
Shakespeare and Beyond

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in May

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Find out what’s onstage at Shakespeare theaters across the country this month.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in April
Shakespeare and Beyond

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters in April

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We take a look at what’s onstage at Shakespeare theaters across the United States.

What's Onstage at Shakespeare Theaters in February
Shakespeare and Beyond

What's Onstage at Shakespeare Theaters in February

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See what’s onstage at Shakespeare theaters across the United States this month.

Shakes-year in Review: Shakespeare theaters look back at 2023
Shakespeare and Beyond

Shakes-year in Review: Shakespeare theaters look back at 2023

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We asked our theater partners across the United States to share their highlights from 2023.

12 Shakespeare quotes about food and drink
Shakespeare and Beyond

12 Shakespeare quotes about food and drink

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We rummage through the pantry of Shakespeare’s plays for quotations about food and drink.

10 Shakespeare quotes about fear
Shakespeare and Beyond

10 Shakespeare quotes about fear

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As Halloween approaches, we take a look at Shakespeare’s best quotations about fear.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this fall
Shakespeare and Beyond

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this fall

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We take a trip across the country to see what’s onstage at Shakespeare theaters this fall.

5 things to look for when you watch Twelfth Night
Shakespeare and Beyond

5 things to look for when you watch Twelfth Night

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We ask a few of our favorite Shakespeareans what you should keep an eye out for when you watch Twelfth Night.

Advice from the players: 10 great actors on performing Shakespeare
Shakespeare and Beyond

Advice from the players: 10 great actors on performing Shakespeare

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Read a few favorite quotes from actors who joined us on our Shakespeare Unlimited podcast, including the late Glenda Jackson, Adrian Lester, and Sir Ian McKellen.

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this summer
Shakespeare and Beyond

What's onstage at Shakespeare theaters this summer

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Plan a visit to a theater near you with our guide to summer Shakespeare across the United States.

"Something is desperate": Theatrical mishaps and embarrassing moments with Shakespeare
Shakespeare and Beyond

"Something is desperate": Theatrical mishaps and embarrassing moments with Shakespeare

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We gathered tales of onstage mistakes, errors, and whoopsies from Shakespeare theaters across the US.

Searching for Shakespeare: April 24 - 30
Folger Spotlight

Searching for Shakespeare: April 24 - 30

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It’s the final week of the Folger’s Searching for Shakespeare festival!

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