Shakespeare 400 Celebration (Nov. 1-3)
This semester, Baylor’s Libraries will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the printing of William Shakespeare’s “first folio” with three days of special events.
“Ben Johnson and the 1623 Shakespeare First Folio” with Performances of Selections from Shakespeare’s Works by Baylor Theater Students
November 1 at 12:15 PM
Schumacher Flex Commons (Moody Memorial Library first floor)
This brown bag lunch is a come-and-go event featuring Dr. Maurice Hunt’s discussion of “Ben Johnson and the 1623 Shakespeare First Folio” and performances by students of Dr. Steven Pounders, as well as a special reading of an adaptation of “Much Ado About Nothing” by Olivia Taylor. The event will be moderated by Dr. Kevin Gardner, chair of the Department of English.
The Cue Script’s the Thing: Dramatizing Shakespeare with an Original Performance Approach
November 2, 3:00 PM
Schumacher Flex Commons (Moody Memorial Library first floor)
Join Dr. Jake Abell – a Shakespearean actor – as he and his troupe deliver an authentic on-stage experience.
Early Music Ensemble Concert, Directed by Dr. Jann Cosart
November 2, 5:30 PM
Foyer of Meditation, Armstrong Browning Library
Dr. Cosart’s early music ensemble will entertain listeners with songs from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Eras.
A Showcase of Shakespeare Scholarship at Baylor
November 3, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Moody 104, Moody Memorial Library
Join Baylor’s Libraries for a panel discussion on four unique aspects of Shakespeare’s impact on Western culture and beyond, moderated by Dr. William Weaver. This event qualifies for CAE credit for student attendees.
Shakespeare’s First Folio in a Global Context: Rare Books from the Age of Exploration in The Texas Collection.
– Alex McNair (Associate Professor, Modern Languages & Cultures)
Myths and Mortals: Shakespeare’s Mythology
– Sarah Jane Murray (Assistant Professor, Great Texts)
Forming the Grand Strategist According to Shakespeare
– Dr. Peter Campbell and Dr. Richard Jordan
Latinx Shakespeare, or the Making of Nuestro Shakespeare
– Jesus Montano (Assistant Professor, English)
Hands-on Learning Activities
November 1, 1:30 PM
Moody Memorial Library, Schumacher Flex Commons
Create your own leather-bound copy of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” using pamphlet folding techniques common to the 17th century! This activity is open to limited participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
November 3, times TBD
Moody Memorial Library
The Library will highlight their newly acquired tabletop screw press, modeled on the common press. The “Bookbeetle” replicates the experience of 17th century printing practices and demonstrates the history of print development.
Exhibits in the Baylor Libraries
View rare artifacts, information displays, and one-of-a-kind installations at the Armstrong Browning Library & Museum, the Arts & Special Collections Research Center, and Moody Memorial Library (featuring items from The Texas Collection
For more information about this event, visit the event’s official website here: Shakespeare 400th Anniversary