The Humanities Lab: As You Like It

Dates and Times

• Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026  5:30pm - 7pm
• Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026  5:30pm - 7pm

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Love triangles, political exiles, a magical forest, and even wrestling. Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It has something for everyone. And this two-session course has something for everyone, too: a close-up look at the Folger collection with curators and librarians, engaging activities and conversations centered around As You Like It, and an opportunity to see Folger Theatre’s production on stage.

In this course, Folger curators will share items from our world-famous Shakespeare collection to illuminate the themes, characters, and interpretations of As You Like It. Alexa Alice Joubin, Professor of English at George Washington University, speaks on how gender is a genre and romantic love is a craft in As You Like It. Our program leaders will even get you up on your feet and speaking lines from the play. (No acting experience necessary, we promise!)

Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re completely new to Shakespeare or a scholar on the subject. And the time commitment is minimal: two Wednesday evenings.

Your course fee includes a ticket to go see Folger Theatre’s production of As You Like It. If you were already thinking of seeing As You Like It, but would enjoy the experience with more context around the play and the production, this is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with others interested in exploring and unpacking more together.

We’re keeping the class small, so space is limited – register today!