Jason King Jones, Artistic Director, invites you to join our all-new Bard & Beyond Book Club. Dive into the world of Shakespeare and other theatrical storytellers featured in our upcoming 2025 season. Whether you’re a seasoned theater enthusiast or discovering these works for the first time, prepare to engage with powerful texts that have shaped the world of theatre for centuries!
Why Join?
- Unlock Exclusive Pre-Show Insights: Jason will delve into the themes, characters, and language of the plays and musicals before you see them live on stage this summer!
- Map the Literary Landscape: Explore the season selection process and the theme of “undiscovered countries,” charting the hidden connections that link these diverse stories.
- Spark Lively Discussions: Share your thoughts, debate, and explore the deeper meanings of these timeless stories in a casual and welcoming environment. Dive into readings, musical explorations, and in-depth analyses of plays and musicals.
- Immerse Yourself in a Community of Enthusiasts: Join fellow theater lovers and literary fans who share your passion for great theatre.
- Glimpse Behind the Curtain: Get sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes looks at our productions, with opportunities for Q&A with Jason and special guests.
Who Can Join:
Open to all theatregoers, no prior Shakespearience required—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
Sign-up for the Bard & Beyond Book Club Membership Today!
(Limited spots available.)
TO JOIN THE CLUB:
Please RSVP to Kim Carson, Director of Education and Community Engagement,
at [email protected] or 610-504-3914.
Bard & Beyond Book Club Membership:
Season Subscribers: $15 per meeting or $75 for the entire series (7 plays and meetings) · PSF Patrons: $35 per meeting or $200 for the entire series (7 plays and meetings).
Join Jason for monthly B&B Book Club meetings:
When: 6pm to 9pm, kick-off meeting: November 18, 2024. (All meeting dates are in-person.*)
Where: Trexler Library on the campus of DeSales University.
* Meeting Dates & Plays/Musicals:
November 18: Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare
December 16: The Producers, Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan; Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
January 27: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare
February 17: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, by Tom Stoppard
March 17: Penelope, Music & Lyrics by Alex Bechtel; Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McClean, & Eva Steinmetz
April 14: A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry
May 19: Timon of Athens, by William Shakespeare
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