In Defense of the Arts


In Defense of the Arts (IDOA) is an affinity group which brings together members and supporters of the local defense and government contracting community to support the presentation of classical theatre and make theatre accessible to our work force, with a particular focus on disabled veterans temporarily housed in Washington, DC. 

In 2010, the Shakespeare Theatre Company will present a Leadership Repertory during which two of Shakespeare’s greatest military characters will share the stage of Sidney Harman Hall. Performances of Richard II, a tragedy set in the context of controversy over war taxes and military spending, and Henry V, which has been variously interpreted to celebrate the English military victory and to question the glory of war, will alternate on the same stage between February 2 and April 11.

“From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered—
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...”
Henry V, act 4, scene 3

Support of the IDOA Leadership Series allows you to position your organization as a leader in the defense industry and provides you the opportunity to “present” the important lessons of these Shakespearean productions to federal decision makers, key clients and staff.

For more information about how your company can support the 2010 Leadership Repertory and In Defense of the Arts, please click here.

For questions or further information, please contact the STC Corporate Giving Office at 202.547.3230 ext. 2329 or IDOA@ShakespeareTheatre.org.