Explore the plays of the Shakespeare Theatre Company's season in depth, as literary texts, performance scripts and in production. Through discussions learn about production histories, social and cultural contexts, and approaches while examining the relevancy of the production in its own time and ours. Classics in Context seminars are scheduled throughout the season to enhance the experience of attending each production.

Participants included:

Joan Holmer, Professor, Georgetown University

Stephanie Kendall, Grief Counselor, The George Washington University

Akiva Fox, Literary Associate, Shakespeare Theatre Company

For more information on STC's production of Hamlet, click here.

Windows offers a lively discussion and introduction to the current production on the Sunday afternoon of preview week. Windows discussions offer audience members background information on the play by inviting local scholars and members of the artistic staff to discuss their particular connection to the production. Discussion Participants for Windows on Shakespeare:

Akiva Fox, Literary Associate - Shakespeare Theatre CompanyMichael Mack - Professor, The Catholic University of AmericaAlexander Burns, Assistant Director, Hamlet

For more information on STC's production of Hamlet, click here.