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Get Involved: Central Library to host Shakespeare's First FolioSpring 2016
A national traveling exhibition of Shakespeare's First Folio is coming to the Central Library March 21 - April 17, 2016. This exhibition highlights one of the world's most treasured books and marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
The Central Library is planning a series of related programs for the public and families, with the goal of connecting to the most diverse possible audience, and would love to gather your feedback.
Meeting topics
Exhibition Overview
Public Programming Introduction
Community Engagement Brainstorm
Partnership Opportunities
Participants
Bring your business cards and flyers for upcoming programs. We have extended invitations to community-based organizations, cultural groups, museums, schools, theaters, and others for the July 6 meeting. We hope this meeting will encourage valuable networking along with laying the groundwork for a rich program of Shakespeare-related activities that draw individuals, groups, and families from across Seattle and Washington.
Display Overview
The Central Library's display of Shakespeare's First Folio will highlight one of the most quoted lines from Shakespeare: the Hamlet soliloquy "to be or not to be." The text will be accompanied by a multi-panel exhibition that explores the significance of Shakespeare, past and present, along with digital content and interactive activities.
The Library will be working with Shakespearean focused organizations including:
Seattle Shakespeare Company
The English Speaking Union of the United States -- Seattle Branch
University of Washington English Department
Young Shakespeare Workshop
Background on Shakespeare's First Folio
Shakespeare's plays were written to be performed. They were not published during his lifetime. The First Folio is prized because it is the first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays. It was published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death. Two of Shakespeare's fellow actors compiled 36 of his plays to preserve them for future generations. Highlights from its chapters include Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, The Tempest, Antony and Cleopatra, The Comedy of Errors, and As You Like It.
The Folger Shakespeare Library has organized the national exhibition "First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare" with engagements in all 50 states along with Washington DC and Puerto Rico. It also happens to hold 82 copies of the First Folio, by far the largest collection in the world.
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LocationCentral Library--Seattle Public Library (View)
1000 4th Avenue
Seattle , WA 98101
United States
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| Minimum Age: 0 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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