DC Theater Arts: The world’s largest Shakespeare library has been reinvigorated. Following a four-year, $80.5-million renovation, the Folger Shakespeare Library in DC’s Capitol Hill neighborhood has unveiled a 12,000-square-foot expansion. The new lower-level gallery makes the Folger a full-day attraction; my recent tour showed an expansion that is dynamically curated, with thought-provoking spaces worth returning to time and time again.
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I love that Folger does so much to demonstrate why Shakespeare is still important, and how it makes space for people of all ages to contribute. I think it’s great that they are engaged in what stories are being told now and uplifting/ highlighting the community around them. I would be so interested to see the 82 First Folios in person. I also think the interactive exhibits, such as the printing press and Folger Family Takeover, are so smart and do a lot to make Folger a more fun and exciting place to visit. It’s a library that you could spend your whole day in. I wonder what other things Folger might add to their collection over time, or if they will retire some of these exhibits and experiences. It’s amazing that they are able to offer all that for free –– even the recommended donation of $15 seems pretty low for all they offer.
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