"The Making of Shakespeare's History"

Friday, November 7 at 7:30

Guest Speaker:
David Scott Kastan

Join us in kicking off our 20th season as Times Square's longest-running theatre by welcoming this distinguished author of Shakespeare and professor of English Literature from Yale University. Professor Kastan is not only one of the world's most renowned Renaissance scholars but is also general editor of Arden Shakespeare books. He has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowhsip for his work on Shakespeare and has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Teaching Award by Columbia University.

20th Anniversary Party to follow lecture at 145 West 46 Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. RSVP: 212-869-9809 (Tickets $50).

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About American Globe

John Basil

John is Producing Artistic Director and founding member of the American Globe Theatre, where he has directed a variety of Shakespeare's works, as well as the New York premieres of PASSAGES and the award-winning VANDALS.

John's unique style and exciting approach to both the classics and contemporary theater has created a demand for his talents at theaters and universities alike. He has directed works of great diversity - from KING LEAR, RICHARD III and CANDIDA to BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS - for the American Stage Theater, Asolo Theater, Bradley University, Long Island University, and the University of Colorado, to name a few. Equally at home with the camera, John has also been a director for NBC's ANOTHER WORLD.

His dynamic and upbeat Playing Shakespeare Series continues to enlighten and inspire actors across the nation. He helped launch the Sedona Shakespeare Festival in Arizona and has also presented his workshops for Columbia Teachers College and at Penn State, as well as having taught at Rutgers, Kean University and Montclair State University. John is currently on staff at Marymount Manhattan College. Because of the success of these original and innovative programs, Mr. Basil was recognized by The National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, as well as being awarded the Iben Lectureship for Shakespeare.

John will lead the company into its' 3rd decade as director for Henry V.

John's book WILL POWER, How to Act Shakespeare in 21 Days was published by Applause books in 2006.

For more information about John, please see johnbasil.com