Shakespeare@UMD 2016

A series of events, activities, and exhibitions designed to honor the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, Spring 2016

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Ongoing, February-April. Exhibitions in the Libraries: Special Collections Exhibition: "Shakespeare's Second Folio and Highlights of the Rare Book Collection"; "Earthquakes, Storms, and Stars: Shakespeare on Natural Phenomenon"; "William Shakespeare in Art: A Desire for Diversity"
12-20 February 16. Performance: Troilus & Cresside, directed by Matthew R. Wilson. Kogood Theatre, The Clarice
14 February 16. Troilus & Cresside Talk Back, following the 2 pm show in Kogood Theatre, The Clarice
23 February 16. 7:00 pm. Film Screening: Shakespeare in Love. 2115 Tawes Hall
25 February 16. 3:30 pm. Filter/RSC Workshop: Embodying Shakespeare. 2115 Tawes Hall
26 February 16. 10:30 am. Filter/RSC Workshop: Introduction to Filter, Shakespeare, and Sound Design. Rever Rehearsal Studio, The Clarice
26-27 February 16. 8:00 pm. Filter/RSC Performance: Twelfth Night. Dance Theatre, The Clarice
1 March 16. 7:00 pm. Film Screening: Midwinter's Tale. 2115 Tawes Hall
7 March 16. 7:00 pm. Film Screening: Shakespeare-Wallah. 2115 Tawes Hall
26 March 16. 8:00 pm. Performance: "Shakespeare's Music: Not of an Age but For All Time": Maryland Palestrina Choir. Ulrich Recital Hall, 1121 Tawes Hall.
30 March 16. 4:30 pm. British Plays in Performance: Howard Benton, Anne Boleyn (2010). Ulrich Recital Hall, 1121 Tawes Hall
31 April 16. Houppert Shakespeare Essay Prize: Deadline to Submit for Best Undergraduate Essay.
4 April 16. 12:00 pm. #SpeareTheTurtle Iambic Pentameter Couplet Competition begins. Submit by 18 April 16 at 11:59 pm to be considered for prizes.
4 April 16. 7:30 pm. Film Series: WAPAVA Presents Romeo & Juliet, with discussion by Franklin Hildy (Theatre) and Vincent Novara (Libraries). Piano Room, Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, The Clarice
6 April 16. 3:30 pm. Marshall Grossman Lecture: Michelle Dowd, "Shakespeare's Working Words." 2115 Tawes Hall
18 April 16. 11:59 pm. #SpeareTheTurtle Iambic Pentameter Couplet Competition ends. Prizes will be awarded at the Commemoration Party on 21 April
20 April 16. 11:59 pm #SpeareTheTurtle Photo Competition ends. Prizes will be awarded at the Commemoration Party on 21 April.
20 April 16. 4:30 pm. British Plays in Performance: Peter Whelan, The Herbal Bed (1996). Ulrich Recital Hall, 1121 Tawes Hall
21 April 16. 3:00 pm. Commemoration Party & Wrap-Up, featuring the Maryland Palestrina Choir. Special Events Room, 6137 McKeldin Library
23 April. 16. 12:00 pm. Shakestravaganza!, organized by the English Undergraduate Association. Tawes Plaza
25 April 16. 2:00 pm. Roundtable: Shakespeare & the Poets at Play. Featuring Theodore Leinwand, Elizabeth Arnold, Michael Collier, Gerard Passannante, Stanley Plumly, and Orrin Wang. 2115 Tawes Hall
30 April 16. 10 am to 3 pm. Shakespeare@MarylandDay at the English Department Table at Tawes Plaza and the Arts & Humanities Tent on McKeldin Mall
5-8 May. Performances: Maryland Shakespeare Players, Much Ado about Nothing. Ulrich Recital Hall, 1121 Tawes Hall (5-6 May) and Stamp Student Union (7-8 May)

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