What we’re about
FALL 2024: We will be reading King Lear this Fall. I hope to post dates by early August! Come and join us!
Our group is dedicated to studying and savoring a single play per season, followed by a post-reading DVD Party to wrap up each cycle. The minimum requirement is a familiarity with the summary of the play as the gatherings are designed to bring all attendees - from beginners to aficionados - on the same page, and allow us to enjoy the wisdom from our diverse perspectives!
GOAL: My goal for the group is to ensure a focus on the art of Shakespeare's own words - chosen for their poetic beauty, their wisdom, or both - to facilitate our discussions and commentary. Great art is a wonderful way to nurture our inner beings and I hope the group would help facilitate such experiences for you!
STRUCTURE: We typically meet 3-5 times per play and wrap up via a Movie Party! While meetings are limited to 8 members, to allow for some intimacy in our discussions, often a "repeat" gathering is held to cater to more members.
LOCATION: The location of the gatherings is usually in Chevy Chase, MD - a walking distance away from the Friendship Heights metro stop! (Or "Zoom" which was our go to during the pandemic!)
Our "Shakespeare Lovers" group continues to attract a fascinating mix of people from all walks of life. Feel free to sign up and join our little circle! A favorite quote from this coming season's play:
"No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en." ~ The Taming of the Shrew (Act I Sc. i)