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What Shakespeare Actually Did During the Plague
Posted April 1, 2020“Just a reminder that when Shakespeare was quarantined because of the plague, he wrote ‘King Lear.’ ” —Rosanne Cash, on...

Cancellation FAQs
Posted March 30, 2020Due to the unexpected circumstances of the global health crisis, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare has no choice but to cancel...

An Update to Our Summer Schedule
Posted March 29, 2020 Anyone in the theater will tell you: The Show Must Go On. But if it’s not safe for the...

Shakespeare Got Through It. We Will, Too.
Posted March 20, 2020Creative people will not only survive, they will create. Originally published on March 19, 2020 by Louis Fantasia in Common Dreams ...

What We Miss When Broadway Goes Dark
Posted March 19, 2020Art can provide escapism and spiritual sustenance, and other thoughts on what masterpieces say in a time of social distancing....

Shakespeare-Inspired Songs
Posted March 19, 2020From The Beatles to 2Pac — Shakespeare’s words and characters have made their way into countless songs. For your listening...

A Note from Davis & Katie
Posted March 14, 2020Dear Friends, We know you’ve received dozens of messages from other organizations, each responding to the global health crisis that...

Gardening GUSTO: Where Does Shakespeare Go in Winter?
Posted March 4, 2020Originally published on March 4, 2020 by Katherine Whiteside in The Putnam County News and Recorder. To: Gusto From: William...