Saturday Salon Speakers

All salon speaker events begin at 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Sonia Desai | July 27 – Hattox Hall

A discussion about Shakespeare's history plays with The Old Globe Literary Associate Dr. Sonia Desai.

Adena Varner and Soroya Rowley | August 3 – Hattox Hall

A conversation with The Old Globe Director of Arts Engagement Adena Varner and Arts Engagement Programs Associate Soroya Rowley about the community involvement in creating the world of Henry 6. This salon will be moderated by The Old Globe Director of New Plays and Dramaturgy Danielle Mages Amato.

Dr. Jeff Wilson | August 24 – Hattox Hall

A discussion about the connections between HBO’s popular series “Game of Thrones” and Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays.

Dr. James Shapiro In Conversation with Barry Edelstein, supported by the Fuson Family | August 31 – Hattox Hall

A conversation with Henry 6 adapter and director Barry Edelstein.

Dr. Katherine Williams | September 7 – Hattox Hall

A discussion about disability representation in Shakespeare’s plays, both in the Renaissance and onstage today.

Dr. Ayanna Thompson In Conversation with Barry Edelstein, supported by the Fuson Family | September 14 – Location TBD

A conversation with Henry 6 adapter and director Barry Edelstein.