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Windows

Held the Sunday afternoon of preview week, the approximately hour-long Windows conversation offers a free introduction and promises a lively talk addressing the current production on the Shakespeare Theatre Company mainstage. Windows discussions are moderated by Literary Manager, Akiva Fox in dialogue with the director of the production (when they are still in residence) or with the resident assistant director who worked on the production. Critical approaches are contributed by noted guest scholars who provide comparison and contrast with the artistic team.

Mrs. Warren’s Profession RESERVE
Sunday, June 13 at 5:00 p.m.
The Forum in Sidney Harman Hall

Joining Literary Manager Akiva Fox will be Dina Copelman, Associate Professor of History, George Mason University and Keith Baxter, director of Mrs. Warren’s Profession.

Seating is first come. First served

Theological Discussions
Conducted in partnership with Reverend Roger Ferlo and the Virginia Theological Seminary, this free discussion series enables the audience to explore the relevance of the current production in its time and ours through the distinct lens of a theological perspective. Led by Literary Manager Akiva Fox and Revered Ferlo, previous discussions have included topics such as Julius Caesar: Mastering Fate and Tamburblaine: Scourge of God. This year’s discussions will be in tandem with post-performance discussions for a total immersion experience.

The next Theological discussion will be:

Mrs. Warren's Profession RESERVE
Tuessday, June 16, 2010, 5 p.m.
The Forum in Sidney Harman Hall

Post-Performance Discussions
Extend the experience and delve deeper into the themes and issues of the production. Immediately following the evening’s production, audience members are invited to remain for a free post-performance discussion led by Literary Manager Akiva Fox.

Post-performance discussions begin immediately after the performance. Individuals wishing to attend the discussion will be invited into the theatre for the discussion after the audience from the performance departs. This happens just before the discussion is underway.

The Alchemist	October 14, 2009
As You Like It	December 2, 2009
Richard II	February 24, 2010
Henry V	March 3, 2010
The Liar	April 14, 2010
Mrs. Warren's Profession	June 16, 2010

Classics in Context
To create a new approach to dialogue and an innovative method of exchange, we have invited some of the city’s leading players in the arts and political spectrum to respond to the work created onstage at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Classics in Context fulfills the audience’s desire for discussion with a new perspective and a new approach toward criticism. Led by Director of Education Gregory Smith, the panels will consist of three to four guests—sometimes regular and sometimes specific to the production—reacting to the work of the company in a roundtable format with our audience. Classics in Context will be held at 5 p.m. in The Forum in Sidney Harman Hall.

For more information on Classics in Context, click here.

The Alchemist	November 7, 2009
As You Like It	December 12, 2009
The Leadership Repertory	April 10, 2010
The Liar	May 22, 2010
Mrs. Warren's Profession	July 10, 2010 RESERVE