Elm Shakespeare’s annual discussion and performance series interrogates how Shakespeare serves the 21st Century and amplifies innovative and marginalized artistic voices. This year the series focuses on exploring Gender through Shakespeare. The Festival is thrilled to partner with Elm Shakespeare to present one event in this series as part of the Festival’s June 29 Ideas Summit: Intersections in the Arts. TRANSforming Shakespeare: How Creative Casting Makes Better Plays

How we embody concepts of gender is changing in 2024. Come explore how creative gender casting reflects today’s reality, illuminates Shakespeare’s stories, and enriches everyone’s experience. Featuring Jennifer Lanier of Original Practice Shakespear and others.