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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.
20 Shakespeare quotes about love
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20 Shakespeare quotes about love

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Ben Lauer

The word “love” appears 2,146 times in Shakespeare’s collected works (including a handful of “loves” and “loved”). Add to that 59 instances of “beloved” and 133 uses of “loving” and you’ve got yourself a “whole lotta love.” So, what does…

Where to find Shakespeare (and more) in January
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Where to find Shakespeare (and more) in January

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From new podcasts to online events, theater companies are creating great new ways to engage with Shakespeare and other amazing writers.

What theater makers learned from 2020
King Lear
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What theater makers learned from 2020

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We asked some of our Shakespeare theater partners what the events of 2020 had illuminated for them about Shakespeare and theater.

Where to watch Shakespeare in November
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Where to watch Shakespeare in November

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Shakespeare companies have lots of creative programs happening this month both online and in-person. Here’s what the Folger’s theater partners are up to this November.

Where to Watch Shakespeare in October
Shakespeare and Beyond

Where to Watch Shakespeare in October

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Ben Lauer

There are a ton of places to watch Shakespeare in October, both online and in-person. Here’s what the Folger’s theater partners are up to this month.

Where to find Shakespeare in September
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Where to find Shakespeare in September

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Check out a mix of innovative online programming and safely socially-distanced in-person performances from Shakespeare companies across the US.

A Folger Summer Reading List
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A Folger Summer Reading List

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Check out summer reading recommendations from friends, colleagues, and partners.

Your Guide to Streaming Shakespeare this Summer
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Your Guide to Streaming Shakespeare this Summer

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Wondering where you’ll find Shakespeare this summer? We’ve gathered a wealth of online performances, conversations, and programs from the Folger’s theater partners that you can check out in July and August.

Your guide to streaming Shakespeare in June
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Your guide to streaming Shakespeare in June

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Check out performances, conversations, classes, and podcasts available online in June from Shakespeare theaters all across the country.

Your guide to streaming Shakespeare in May
Actors arrayed in a Zoom screen.
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Your guide to streaming Shakespeare in May

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Ben Lauer

Suddenly, there’s a lot of Shakespeare available online. Here are our tips for exploring the wealth of films, Zoom readings, online classes, and more in the month of May.

Your guide to streaming Shakespeare in April
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Your guide to streaming Shakespeare in April

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Ben Lauer

Here’s how to watch Shakespeare from home this month, featuring performances from your favorite theater companies and films on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix.

Your guide to streaming Shakespeare in March
Anthony Hopkins in King Lear.
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Your guide to streaming Shakespeare in March

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Streaming platforms are a great way to get some Shakespeare while you’re social distancing. Here’s what’s streaming now, featuring Anthony Hopkins, Bollywood, “The Twilight Zone,” and more.

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