Peer into the Playbill

Join us for engaging panels featuring artists, directors and scholars who will explore and discuss season themes, issues, societal relevance and their own creative processes.

Who Was King James?

When King James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne in 1603, things changed for Shakespeare and the country. After decades of religious turmoil, he commissioned a new Bible, and scholars believe some of Shakespeare’s later plays were written to suit the new monarch’s tastes. Join historians and experts for a discussion of this transformative king and his lasting legacy on literature and the world.