Play & Poetry Reading Series

The Center sponsors two reading series: rehearsed Table Readings and the more casual Renaissance Revels. Both investigate, rehabilitate, and discuss neglected plays and poetry.

All are welcome!

Table Readings

Michael Olmert, Department of English, directs undergraduates in rehearsed table readings. Come watch the fun!

For additional information, contact Michael Olmert

November 5 , 2008
3:45 - 6:00 pm

Troilus and Cressida (1602) by William Shakespeare
Directed by Michael Olmert, Department of English
1120 Susquehanna Hall
An event in support of A Semester on War

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Renaissance Revels
In this informal series, undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty gather to read assigned parts in rarely produced early modern plays.
 

February 13, 2009
7:00 pm

The Alchemist, by Ben Jonson
Ted Kaouk will be hosting the event. Please contact him (tkaouk@umd.edu) if you plan to attend. Bring a copy of the play; light refreshments will be served.

Organized by Margaret Rice, Jasmine Lellock, and Ted Kaouk, Department of English

 

October 27, 2008
3:00 - 5:00 pm

Organized by Jasmine Lellock, Margaret Rice, and Ted Kaouk, Department of English
0135 Taliaferro Hall



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