O.B. Hardison Poetry
Poetic Pairings: Anne Bethel Spencer and Pedro Ximenez
‘Shakespeare’s Sisters: Say Her Name’ is an online writing seminar that celebrates the poetry of Black women in America. We are pleased to bring you a special collaboration with DCanter wines, pairing a poem from the Shakespeare’s Sisters curriculum with…
Poetic Pairings: Francis Ellen Watkins Harper and Ripasso
‘Shakespeare’s Sisters: Say Her Name’ is an online writing seminar that celebrates the poetry of Black women in America. We are pleased to bring you a special collaboration with DCanter wines, pairing a poem from the Shakespeare’s Sisters curriculum with…
ENCORES: A selection from 'We Wear the Masks: Poetry and Fiction inspired by Comic Books' (2017)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a bi-weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection read by Manuel Gonzales from his novel, ‘The Regional Office…
Shakespeare's Sonnets in the Folger's Collection
Assistant Curator of Collections Elizabeth deBold shares items related to Shakespeare’s sonnets, part of a presentation preceding the October 5 poetry reading with Diane Seuss and t’ai freedom ford.
Poetic Pairings: Phillis Wheatley and Provisioner Red
‘Shakespeare’s Sisters: Say Her Name’ is an online writing seminar that celebrates the poetry of Black women in America. We are pleased to bring you a special collaboration with DCanter wines, pairing a poem from the Shakespeare’s Sisters curriculum with…
ENCORES: Poetry in Translation with Adam Zagajewski (2015)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy Adam Zagajewski sharing a selection of his poems in Polish alongside translation from Claire Cavanaugh from a reading in 2015.
ENCORES: Selections from Sharon Olds (2016)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy Sharon Olds sharing a selection of her poems from 2016 reading.
ENCORES: The Literary Legacy of Seamus Heaney (1991, 2014)
Enjoy readings celebrating the work of Seamus Heaney from 1991 and 2014, featuring Seamus Heaney and Eamon Grennan.
ENCORES: ‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ Poetry Reading featuring Rita Dove (2012)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy Rita Dove reading a selection of her poems as part of ‘Shakespeare’s…
ENCORES: A selection from the O. B. Hardison ‘Afrofuturism’ reading (2019)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection read by Tananarive Due from her upcoming novel, ‘The Reformatory.’
Where to find Shakespeare (and more) in January
From new podcasts to online events, theater companies are creating great new ways to engage with Shakespeare and other amazing writers.
ENCORES: ‘Not Just Another Day Off’ (2018)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection of readings by James Johnson, Lauren K. Alleyne, and Jericho…