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Tony Cisek

As the (Ancient) World Turns: Tony Cisek on designing Antony and Cleopatra's set
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As the (Ancient) World Turns: Tony Cisek on designing Antony and Cleopatra's set

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Scenic designer Tony Cisek speaks to The Folger Spotlight about his inspirations for Antony and Cleopatra’s set and returning to an in-the-round configuration.

Timon of Gotham?: An Interview with set designer Tony Cisek
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Timon of Gotham?: An Interview with set designer Tony Cisek

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With lights by Andrew F. Griffin and projections by Francesca Talenti, Tony Cisek’s striking scenic design for Timon of Athens has been wowing audiences since performances began on May 9. Folger Spotlight spoke to Cisek to find out more about…

'Timon of Athens' First Rehearsal
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'Timon of Athens' First Rehearsal

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The last production of Folger Theatre’s 25th anniversary season began on Monday with the first rehearsal and read-through of Timon of Athens. What can we expect from this rarely performed play? Let’s take a peek inside the room and see what we…

District Merchants Set Design
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District Merchants Set Design

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Scenic Designer Tony Cisek has designed tens of shows at the Folger, including Mary Stuart, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, and Henry V. His assistant designer Paige Hathaway recently designed A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Read Paige’s insights into the design of District Merchants below and join us…

Interview with Richard III director Robert Richmond
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Interview with Richard III director Robert Richmond

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Director, Robert Richmond. Richard III is now up and running here at the Folger Theatre, having its official opening this evening. As you may already know, this is the first production ever presented “in-the-round” here at the Folger, making this…

Louis Butelli: Literary Spelunking
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Louis Butelli: Literary Spelunking

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Louis Butelli

King Henry (Zach Appelman, top) leads his men into battle in Henry V. Photo by Scott Suchman. Hello again from your pal Louis Butelli! Last week, we closed Folger Theatre’s Henry V. It was a great run: some stellar crowds,…

Louis Butelli: Henry V Officially Opens!
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Louis Butelli: Henry V Officially Opens!

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Louis Butelli

Louis Butelli as Bardolph in Henry V. Photo by Scott Suchman Hello again from Louis Butelli, currently playing Bardolph (and others) in Folger Theatre’s Henry V, which began preview performances last week. We open officially today – on Monday, January 28th…

Katie deBuys' Henry V Diary: Go We, and Enter Harfleur
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Katie deBuys' Henry V Diary: Go We, and Enter Harfleur

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Actor Katie deBuys continues her production diary blog posts on our upcoming production of Shakespeare’s Henry V – scheduled to begin performances here at the Folger Theatre on January 22. Here is Katie’s second entry, as she shares some of her thoughts between short breaks…

Louis Butelli: We Band Of Brothers (And Sisters!)
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Louis Butelli: We Band Of Brothers (And Sisters!)

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Louis Butelli

Hello again from Louis Butelli, currently rehearsing to play Bardolph (and others) in Henry V at Folger Theatre. Performances begin January 22, 2013, and you should most definitely click to buy your tickets now. I have previously written the Folger…

Louis Butelli and Tony Cisek Talk Design
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Louis Butelli and Tony Cisek Talk Design

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Louis Butelli

Designer, Tony Cisek Hello from your pal Louis Butelli, soon to be playing Nym (and others) in Folger Theatre’s upcoming production of Henry V. First, I want to take a moment to congratulate the entire company of The Conference of…

Louis Butelli: Talking Henry V (Pre-Blog Part II)
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Louis Butelli: Talking Henry V (Pre-Blog Part II)

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Louis Butelli

Hello again from Louis Butelli, your peripatetic pre-blogger, soon to be appearing at the Folger Theatre in Henry V and Twelfth Night. Director, Robert Richmond I write to you now from historic Columbia, South Carolina, where I have come to…

Blogging of the Shrew, Day 1
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Blogging of the Shrew, Day 1

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Emily Townley

Here let us breathe and haply institute / A course of learning and ingenious studies. Hello and welcome, one and all, to the Folger Theatre Production Diary. I’m Thomas Keegan, and I play Lucentio in Folger Theatre’s upcoming production of…

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