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Governance Committee - Jack Pearson
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Lord Watson and some of the Lexington E-SU branch members during his visit in the fall 2007. (Click here for larger photo.)

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Visit ESU Lexington Branch Calendar Page for Events – 2011-2012


Shakespeare Set Free
Scholarship, Performance & Pedagogy

A program of The English-Speaking Union and
The Folger Shakespeare Library

Co-sponsored by The Lenfest Center for the Arts
at Washington & Lee University


August 6 & 7, 2012
9am - 6pm
Lexington, VA

For more information, view the flyer and announcement

Institute Instructors for the 2012 Institute:

Michael LoMonico, Senior Consultant on National Education at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Mr. LoMonico is also a retired teacher with over thirty years experience in the classroom.
Dr. George Ray, Professor Emerita of English at Washington and Lee University. Dr. Ray is an editor of early modern dramatic texts and currently serves as Chairman of the Education Committee of the The English-Speaking Union of the United States.
Dr. Sid Ray, Chair & Professor of English and Women and Gender Studies at Pace University, New York City. She has published several books and essays on Shakespeare and issues in early modern culture.
Rob Mish, Director of the Lenfest Center for the Arts and an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Washington and Lee University. He has taught and directed theatre at middle, high and university levels.

Accommodations (optional): The Sheridan Livery Inn (35 N. Main St. Lexington, VA) has set aside a limited number of discounted rooms for Shakespeare Set Free Institute attendees. All rooms are $89.00 (including tax). Price includes a Continental breakfast, free parking and wireless Internet. Attendees are responsible for reserving with the inn. Reservations must be received by July 5th, 2012 to qualify for the special rate. Reservations received after that date will be subject to the standard rate and availability. Contact the Sheridan Livery Inn at (540) 464-1887 or www.sheridanliveryinn.com. Please note accommodations and travel are not included in the registration fee.

Registration deadline: July 5th, 2012. To register, please choose one of the following options:

Printable Institute Registration Form
Register to the Institute by mail with a check.

Electronic Institute Registration Form
Register to the Institute by credit card via a secure server.

For more information, please email shakespeare@esuus.org. You may also want to visit the Shakespeare Set Free main page

 

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