Scholars and Experts Week

This week brings experts from fields beyond theatre to explore themes present in this year's season.

Restoration for Whom? Questioning Class in Comedy

Restoration comedy, like William Congreve’s The Way of the World, emerged after years of political and cultural shutdown. Sound familiar? Join playwright and director Jovanni Sy and guests as they unpack the transformations of the English Restoration. The panel will explore how this season’s The Tao of the World questions class and access, highlighting the ongoing relevance of Restoration comedy in our post-pandemic “restoration.”