Birthday Party at the Folger

Today was the Folger Shakespeare Library's open house in celebration of the Bard's 450th birthday, and it was a gorgeous day indeed.

Here are some of my photos, including a few future Shakespeare Readers! (We live in hope....)

please credit all photos: C. G. Wagner, Shakespeare Readers

On stage at Folger Theatre, this gentleman has participated in the "spontaneous Shakespeare" readings for 50 years.

The Folger Shakespeare Library's reading room is open to the public in honor of Shakespeare's birthday.

In Bard we Trust!

Geraldine Braun

We were saddened to learn of the passing earlier this month of one of the Shakespeare Readers' charter members, Geraldine "Gerry" Braun.

Gerry was a great fan of all things Shakespeare, a lover of the arts, and a kind-hearted friend. She will be greatly missed.

Gerry Braun, at the Kennedy Center.

A memorial will be held Thursday, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016. 

To sing a requiem and such rest to her
As to peace-parted souls.

Update April 3 ~ a beautiful service. Goodbye, Gerry!