In 2008 the Guild focused most of its efforts on programs at the NATIONAL
ARTS CLUB, which provided the setting not only for several Speaking
of Shakespeare events but for a Gielgud Award ceremony in
honor of Patrick Stewart.
One of the highlights of our season was a May gathering with playwright
EDWARD ALBEE, an artist widely regarded
as America's most distinguished living playwright. Among other things, Mr.
Albee talked about the influence that Shakespeare and other writers had
had on works such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The
Goat. In June we spoke with Artistic Director
JEFFREY HOROWITZ, who reported on Theatre for a New Audience's plans
for a new home in the performing-arts district of Brooklyn.
In September two prominent lexicologists, FRED
SHAPIRO and JESSE SHEIDLOWER, talked about Shakespeare's impact on the
English language. In October JAY HALIO
of the University of Delaware talked about the problems involved in producing
annotated scholary editions of works such as The Merchant of Venice.
In November architect HUGH HARDY
discussed his approach to renovating venues such as Radio City Music Hall,
the New Victory Theatre, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music; he then responded
to questions about his plans for Theatre for a New Audience's new home in
the BAM district. In December GAIL
KERN PASTER provided a fascinating overview of her roles as Director
of the Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill, an institution that houses
the world's largest collection of printed books and related material about
the poet.
For details about offerings that have been presented in other seasons, click
on the years that follow: 1998, 1999,
2000, 2001,
2002, 2003,
2004, 2005,
2006, 2007,
2009, 2010,
2011, 2012,
2013, 2014,
2015, 2016,
2017, 2018,
2019, and 2020.
And for information about upcoming programs, visit our Current
Events page.