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View the 2018-19 Annual Report A WORLD OF WONDER A HOME FOR SHAKESPEARE IN THE 21ST CENTURY 3 A WORLD OF WONDER ANNUAL REPORT | 2018–2019 8 12 16 ENGAGING INSPIRING ADVANCING AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES THE FUTURE KNOWLEDGE & THE ARTS TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE CHAIR AND DIRECTOR 1 On the Cover: Entering the Folger for an REALIZING AN EXPANSIVE NEW VISION 2 evening’s entertainment. Photo by Daniel Schwartz. ENGAGING AUDIENCES 8 INSPIRING THE FUTURE 12 ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE & THE ARTS 16 INSPIRING APPLAUSE: OUR DONORS 20 FINANCIALS 28 DISCOVER MORE AT FOLGER.EDU taking place around Washington, DC. Folger Theatre is taking the stage throughout the city, with partners ranging from the National Building Museum to Round House Theatre and Theater J. Following years of thoughtful planning, the Folger Institute has launched a tour of scholarly events around the country and the world. Meanwhile, Folger programs on teaching Shakespeare are setting forth to new locations as well. We are thrilled about the future opportunities that the renovation will allow and look forward to welcoming the public with far more room for varied exhibitions, educational programs, and scholarly collaboration, surrounded by a beautiful, reimagined landscape that provides easier physical access, too. What makes these changes possible is the continuing support of the Folger community, including generous contributors to The Wonder of Will: The Campaign for the Folger Shakespeare Library, an ongoing effort to raise $50 million to fund the From the Chair and Director renovation and related programming expansions. We wish to pay special thanks to the previous Chair of the TO THE FOLGER COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS: Folger Board of Governors, Louis R. Cohen, whose efforts were invaluable in setting the agenda for the expansion of our physi- Every day, we connect the challenges and joys of our contemporary age cal space and our outreach efforts during his six years as chair. with the extraordinary writer William Shakespeare, his works and ideas, and the times in which he lived. We engage with readers, students, We are grateful to every member of the Folger family for teachers, theatergoers, researchers, and every member of the public in your support, well wishes, and insights. We could not do this our city, nation, and world. without you. Thank you. As we share this report of our most recent achievements and accomplishments, Yours Sincerely, we are also at the start of a great adventure: To add new ways to share our cutting-edge scholarship, groundbreaking performances, and unique resources— including the world’s largest Shakespeare collection—with growing, diverse audiences, we are beginning a multiyear major building renovation project. While that important work is underway, we remain wide open online—and on the road. For us, this time is filled with the chance to try new things in different J. May Liang Michael Witmore places. Folger concerts, poetry readings, and family programs are already Chair, Board of Governors Director OUR BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT REALIZING AN EXPANSIVE NEW VISION FOR THE FOLGER A WORLD OF LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT “I SHOWER A WELCOME Education Laboratory for students and teachers. The Great Hall will become a ON YE; WELCOME ALL. ” public gathering space with café services. While the outlines of the historic Cret Shakespeare’s line from Henry VIII may building will remain unchanged, the ex- be the best description of the many pansion will include a 12,000-square- changes that will be unfolding at the foot public pavilion built under the Folger in the next two years, all in- Folger’s front lawn. This new space tended to welcome visitors, scholars, will welcome the outside world to all and the public in more accessible and that the Folger has to offer. Visitors more engaging ways. will enter through fully accessible The newly imagined Folger will offer plazas on the east and west sides of expanded exhibitions, new spaces for the building. These plazas will include research and learning, and enhanced ex- gardens devised by landscape archi- periences for all who visit. tects OLIN. To the sides of the plazas will be open green spaces, with paths The Folger’s plans include a wealth of and benches for relaxation. The playful innovative programming and initiatives, aluminum statue of Puck will grace the but they begin with an essential first step: west entry. A nearby magnolia tree, an addition to the Folger’s historic build- having moved 60 feet to make way for ing. Among other changes, the project, the gardens, will continue providing created by architects KieranTimberlake, shade for visitors as it has done since will add modern exhibition spaces, collab- the Folger’s opening. orative work spaces for scholars, and an To fund the building renovation and Hall, galleries, gardens, lobbies, and the new programming that it will make other programs, positions, and features. possible, the Folger has embarked on a For gifts of $1 million or more, donors will major fundraising project, The Wonder be invited to sponsor one of the Folger’s of Will: The Campaign for the Folger First Folios, which will be on permanent Shakespeare Library, which was formally display in the First Folio Gallery. launched at the 2019 Folger Gala on April 15, 2019. “What really excites me about this project is that we are taking Henry and “With The Wonder of Will, we are Emily Folger’s gift to the American embarking on a bold plan to open up people and unwrapping it for a new the doors of the Folger Shakespeare generation,” says Michael Witmore, the Library,” explains Susan Sachs Goldman, Folger’s director. “There are phenome- chair of the Campaign Committee. nal, astounding things in our collection “On the shoulders of Henry and Emily that put us in the presence of powerful Folger, who gave their great collection ideas and experiences. Books and man- of Shakespeareana to the American uscripts that illuminate Shakespeare people, we are expanding to better and his world are being used by schol- meet the needs of today’s scholars and ars who are making discoveries in our students, teachers and learners, and reading room, and it’s those discoveries lovers of music and theater.” that inform what we do in our exhibi- The Wonder of Will committee, chaired tions, what we do on stage, what we’re by Goldman, includes D. Jarrett Arp, doing in classrooms. This renovation Rebecca Bushnell, Vinton Cerf, Florence is going to allow us to take important H. Cohen, J. May Liang, and Ramie pieces of our work—research, discov- Targoff. As of April 2020, more than ery, performance, exhibitions, educa- $30 million of the $50 million goal has tion—and put them together in a new been raised. The largest gift to date, $5 way and share them with everyone.” million from Stuart and Mimi Rose, will name the Stuart and Mimi Rose Rare Book and Manuscript Exhibition Hall. Learn more about The Wonder of Other naming opportunities include the Will and follow our progress at New Pavilion, the Shakespeare Exhibition folger.edu/wow. 4 A WORLD OF WONDER 5 A WORLD OF WONDER 6 A WORLD OF WONDER The Wonder of Will: The Campaign for the Folger Shakespeare Library We proudly recognize and Hutchins Family Foundation Judith Areen and Richard Cooper Peter and Mary Jay Michel acknowledge the individuals and Derek and Leora Kaufman Keith and Celia Arnaud The Mosaic Foundation (of R. & P. Heydon) Mrs. and Mr. Edward R. Leahy Rebecca Bushnell and John Toner foundations who have generously The Estate of Barbara Mowat The Honorable Eugene and Twiss and Patrick Butler made philanthropic commitments Dr. Carol Ludwig William and Louisa Newlin Heather and Dick Cass Jacqueline Badger Mars Darcy and Andrew Nussbaum of $25,000 or more, as of The Estate of Victor V. Dahl Sara Miller McCune Lois Green Schwoerer March 31, 2020, to support Philip Deutch and Marne Levine National Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Small The Wonder of Will. Peter and Rose Edwards for the Humanities Scott and Liz Vance Neal and Janice Gregory Mr. and Mrs. B. Francis Saul, II Nyla and Gerry Witmore, Lead Donors William L. Hopkins Share Fund Drs. Kellie Robertson and Stuart and Mimi Rose Deneen Howell and Donald Vieira Ramie Targoff and Michael Witmore Stephen Greenblatt Andrea “Andi” Kasarsky Benefactors John and Connie McGuire Laura Yerkovich and John Winkler Anonymous Major Donors Vinton and Sigrid Cerf Anonymous (2) Florence and Neal Cohen The Lord Browne of Madingley The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Marcus Coles Susan Sachs Goldman Nicky Cymrot Maxine Isaacs Maygene and Steve Daniels J. May Liang and James Lintott Denise Gwyn Ferguson Stephen H. Grant Andrew W. Mellon Foundation The Hearst Foundations Gail Kern Paster Karl K. and Carrol Benner Kindel Neal T. Turtell Arthur F. Kinney Builders Ken Ludwig and Adrienne George Anonymous (2) The Estate of Herman J. Obermayer D. Jarrett and Nora Arp Dr. Markley Roberts The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Loren and Frances Rothschild Foundation H. Axel Schupf Louis and Bonnie Cohen Paul Smith and Michael Dennis Jeffrey P. Cunard and Robin and Mark Swope Mariko Ikehara Margaret and David Gardner Supporters Wyatt and Susan Haskell Anonymous (2) ENGAGING 8 A WORLDAUDIENCES OF WONDER OF ALL AGES illiam Shakespeare can be described in many meaningful Wways, including as a showman. In the same spirit, we engage our audiences with Shakespeare’s plays and his world and with contemporary voices inspired by the Bard—in person through performances, exhibitions, and readings, and online through blogs, websites, our Shakespeare Unlimited podcast, and more. Exploring Shakespeare in New Ways Folger Theatre is on a constant voyage of discovery as it finds innovative ways to explore Shakespeare’s plays and works inspired by them.
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