American Globe Center

06/22/2024

Welcome to A MUSE OF FIRE, a podcast of the American Globe Center. Our debut episode features Tom Evans, AGC Executive Director, Jim Warren, AGC Artistic Director, and Jason A Young, AGC Director of Outreach and Engagement. The trio discusses their lives, connections, and the journey that brought them together in Connecticut to build the world’s only timber-frame recreation of William Shakespeare’s 1614 Globe Theatre.

This episode of A MUSE OF FIRE feature’s Tom Evans, AGC Executive Director, Jim Warren, AGC Artistic Director, and Jason A Young, AGC Director of Outreach and Engagement. The trio discusses how they got from where they were to where they are, their lives, and the journey that brought them together...

04/08/2024

We are grateful to everyone who came out last week for our party and performance in Stratford, CT. A big thank you to our host, Two Roads Brewing Company, and to the incredible team behind the scenes at the AGC for organizing and executing such a fun event.

photos by Megan Bonneau McCool

04/06/2024

A big thank you to the City of Norwich and the following groups for extending such incredible hospitality during our visit this week: Norwich Community Development Corporation - NCDC, the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition- Culturesect, Global City Norwich, the Norwich Arts Center, and the Chestnut Street Playhouse.

We are excited to continue to explore all of the exciting possibilities.

04/01/2024

See you Tue. April 2 at 5:30p at Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT for a FREE performance of a unique and entertaining show. Reservations are required, click here -----> https://rb.gy/gy2h0u

SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE is a two-actor mix tape of scenes, songs, and improv that playfully showcases how Shakespeare’s Staging Conditions fuel the AGC style to entertain the socks off audiences of all ages and backgrounds. If you already love Shakespeare, or if you are not yet a fan, this one-hour event will turn you into a true believer in the AGC. This is a chance to get in on the ground floor of the AGC's grand plan to build the world's only timber-frame re-creation of Shakespeare's 1614 Globe theatre along with a state-of-the-art performing arts and education center. We’ll show you how we are turning the state of Connecticut into Shakespeare Central for the region and nation, all while you enjoy an hour filled with fun.

03/26/2024

It all goes down in one week!

Join us on Tue. April 2 at 5:30p at Two Roads Brewing Company for a FREE performance of this unique and exciting show. Reservations are required, click here -----> https://rb.gy/gy2h0u

SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE is a two-actor mix tape of scenes, songs, and improv that playfully showcases how Shakespeare’s Staging Conditions fuel the AGC style to entertain the socks off audiences of all ages and backgrounds. If you already love Shakespeare, or if you are not yet a fan, this one-hour event will turn you into a true believer in the AGC. This is a chance to get in on the ground floor of the AGC's grand plan to build the world's only timber-frame re-creation of Shakespeare's 1614 Globe theatre along with a state-of-the-art performing arts and education center. We’ll show you how we are turning the state of Connecticut into Shakespeare Central for the region and nation, all while you enjoy an hour filled with fun.

03/22/2024

Our inaugural production, SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE, features Shakespeare super couple Jason and Sarah Young.

The Youngs are the driving force behind The Rustic Mechanicals - West Virginia's Shakespeare Troupe. Through a partnership forged nearly a decade ago with AGC Founding Artistic Director Jim Warren, Sarah and Jason have become vital collaborators in our Globe+ project.

Join us for the public premiere of SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE, a two-actor mix tape of scenes, songs, and improv that playfully showcases how Shakespeare’s Staging Conditions fuel the AGC style to entertain the socks off audiences of all ages and backgrounds, at 5:30p on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT.

Admission is FREE, but reservations are REQUIRED --> https://rb.gy/gy2h0u

03/17/2024

Our inaugural production, SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE, was created and directed by Jim Warren.

Jim Warren is the Founding Artistic Director of the nascent American Globe Center (AGC). The AGC is the culmination of Jim’s experience as a director, a leader, and a visionary. He knows the Globe will work because the first 30 years of his career, as the founder of the American Shakespeare Center, are proof of concept. In addition to being its Founder, Jim is former Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center (ASC) and Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA, where he directed 128 productions (including 32 of Shakespeare's 38 plays) and produced/cast over 280 shows. jimwarren-director.com

Join us for the public premiere of SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE, a two-actor mix tape of scenes, songs, and improv that playfully showcases how Shakespeare’s Staging Conditions fuel the AGC style to entertain the socks off audiences of all ages and backgrounds, at 5:30p on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT.

Admission is FREE, but reservations are REQUIRED --> https://rb.gy/gy2h0u

03/13/2024

Check it out! Our friends at the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra and Shakespeare On The Sound have a fun afternoon of music and performance planned for this weekend!

WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 3p
WHERE: Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT
WHAT: Immerse yourself and your whole family in an afternoon with the professional musicians of the Norwalk Symphony as they bring Shakespeare to life through music, acting, and jest. The music of Romeo and Juliet by both Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev are paired with Shakespeare on the Sound’s “R+J4evr” for an unforgettable fusion of music and theatre. We anticipate Mr. Shakespeare to travel through time to add his insightful repartee. We will also welcome guest conductor (and our own Board Chair) Christopher D. Bell, students from Norwalk Youth Symphony side-by-side with our mentor musicians, and the winner of our 12th annual Concerto Competition, Gia Lin (violin) who will play the Violin Concerto in D major, 1st movement, by E. Korngold.

TICKETS: Use code NSO-25- to save 25% on tickets
For more information visit our website www.norwalksymphony.org
or call 203.956.6771

*PS - Please bring any non-perishable food items to donate to The Pantry at
Connecticut Community College in Norwalk.

03/11/2024

Shakespeare Duck has given their approval to the location of our FREE performance of SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30p.

Join us at Two Roads Brewing Company for a cold beer and some entertaining Shakespeare!

Reservations Required: http://tiny.cc/c3ajxz

03/10/2024

What is SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE?

SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE is a two-actor mix tape of scenes, songs, and improv that playfully showcases how Shakespeare’s Staging Conditions fuel the AGC style to entertain the socks off audiences of all ages and backgrounds. If you already love Shakespeare, or if you are not yet a fan, this one-hour event will turn you into a true believer in the AGC. This is a chance to get in on the ground floor of the AGC's grand plan to build the world's only timber-frame re-creation of Shakespeare's 1614 Globe theatre along with a state-of-the-art performing arts and education center. We’ll show you how we are turning the state of Connecticut into Shakespeare Central for the region and nation, all while you enjoy an hour filled with fun.

Join us on Tue. April 2 at 5:30p at Two Roads Brewing Company for a FREE performance of this unique and exciting show. Reservations are required, link in the comments...

03/05/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: The American Globe Center (AGC) is excited to bring a FREE performance of SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 5:30p.m. to Two Roads Brewing in Stratford, CT.

SHAKESPEARE'S VILLAINS & CLOWNS @ THE GLOBE is a two-actor mix tape of scenes, songs, and improv that playfully showcases how Shakespeare’s Staging Conditions fuel the AGC style to entertain the socks off audiences of all ages and backgrounds. If you already love Shakespeare, or if you are not yet a fan, this one-hour event will turn you into a true believer in the AGC. This is a chance to get in on the ground floor of the AGC's grand plan to build the world's only timber-frame re-creation of Shakespeare's 1614 Globe theatre along with a state-of-the-art performing arts and education center. We’ll show you how we are turning the state of Connecticut into Shakespeare Central for the region and nation, all while you enjoy an hour filled with fun.

We'll have FREE nosh for you to enjoy alongside a cold BEER from the cash bar.

Reservation Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shakespeares-villains-clowns-the-globe-live-at-two-roads-brewing-co-tickets-854476761997?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile

Reservations for the Tuesday, April 2 performance are strongly encouraged and can be made online via the EventBrite link above.

03/01/2024

SAVE THE DATE!

The American Globe Center is brewing up something tasty! Join us at Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT on Tuesday, April 2 @ 5:30p.

More info coming soon...

02/26/2024

AGC Continued Conversation: February 2024: https://mailchi.mp/50f76cc425ca/agc-continued-conversation-february-2024

Hello AGC Friends!!!

American Globe Center Founding Artistic Director Jim Warren here to send you greetings from WV, VA, and CT in February!!

Thank you for your interest in the AGC and our Globe+ project! We’re building a big community of folks interested in the colossus we are creating in Connecticut. So we thought it was time to commit to sending out a monthly message to keep us all connected.

In this month’s missive...

02/08/2024

IMPORTANT: we need you to join our mailing list even if you signed our petition

https://americanglobecenter.org/join-mailing-list

Keep up to date with our Globe+ project by clicking the link below and joining our mailing list. You will receive exciting updates as well as our monthly AGC Conversations Continued email.

02/07/2024

Our next AGC Conversation, coming up on Thursday, February 8 at 7p EST, will be held virtually over Zoom. Registration is required at the following link...

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduqhqjgrG9fYYbey0LjfGhI2slEwVQwd?fbclid=IwAR34lMdYiZP4FrnpY2MgAbaQgzWW2XsZ0E8qCk-l0Eh4ojli44yy3jJlJEw #/registration

Please share this post and in the comments tag any friend who may be interested.

We'll spend the first 15-minutes of the conversation giving and overview of the AGC plan to anyone new or unfamiliar with the Globe+ project. After that, we'll be moderating a healthy Q&A for all interested parties to learn more and dive deeper into the details. So, you can join us at 7p, or skip the overview and show up at 7:15p.

02/06/2024

Our mailing list misses you!

Keep up to date with our Globe+ project by clicking the link below and joining our mailing list. You will receive exciting updates as well as our monthly AGC Conversations Continued email.

https://americanglobecenter.org/join-mailing-list

ps - we need you to join our mailing list even if you signed the petition

02/01/2024

Keep up to date with our Globe+ project by clicking the link below and joining our mailing list. You will receive exciting updates as well as our monthly AGC Conversations Continued email.

https://americanglobecenter.org/join-mailing-list

ps - we need you to join our mailing list even if you signed the petition

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01/28/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Our next AGC Conversation, coming up on Thursday, February 8 at 7p EST, will be held virtually over Zoom. Registration is required at the following link...

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduqhqjgrG9fYYbey0LjfGhI2slEwVQwd?fbclid=IwAR34lMdYiZP4FrnpY2MgAbaQgzWW2XsZ0E8qCk-l0Eh4ojli44yy3jJlJEw #/registration

Please share this post and in the comments tag any friend who may be interested.

We'll spend the first 15-minutes of the conversation giving and overview of the AGC plan to anyone new or unfamiliar with the Globe+ project. After that, we'll be moderating a healthy Q&A for all interested parties to learn more and dive deeper into the details. So, you can join us at 7p, or skip the overview and show up at 7:15p.

12/23/2023

Our next AGC Conversation, coming up on Monday, January 8 at 7p EST, will be held virtually over Zoom. Registration is required at the following link...

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduqhqjgrG9fYYbey0LjfGhI2slEwVQwd

We'll spend the first 15-minutes of the conversation giving and overview of the AGC plan to anyone new or unfamiliar with the Globe+ project. After that, we'll be moderating a healthy Q&A for all interested parties to learn more and dive deeper into the details. So, you can join us at 7p, or skip the overview and show up at 7:15p.

12/16/2023

12/14/2023

Thursday afternoon's AGC Conversation is open to all, but registration is required. Follow the link below to sign-up to attend the meeting. Once you have signed-up you will receive an email with the Zoom link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuceChqDsqHtEPU8hijjp8VQh1MDw0YNu1

See you soon!

12/12/2023

The buzzzz surrounding the American Globe Center is pretty loud right now. Come find out what it is all about at our next AGC Conversation on Thursday, December 14. We are gathering on Zoom at 12p.

Registration Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuceChqDsqHtEPU8hijjp8VQh1MDw0YNu1

12/08/2023

Our next AGC Conversation, coming up on Thursday, December 14 at 12p EST, will be held virtually over Zoom. Registration is required at the following link...

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuceChqDsqHtEPU8hijjp8VQh1MDw0YNu1

We'll spend the first 15-minutes of the meeting presenting our pitch deck to anyone new or unfamiliar with the Globe+ project. After that, we'll be moderating a healthy Q&A for all interested parties to learn more and dive deeper into the details. So, you can join us at noon, or skip the pitch and show up at 12:15p.

12/07/2023

"I can no other answer make but thanks,
And thanks; and ever thanks" - TWELFTH NIGHT Act III, scene 3

We are grateful to the room full of people who joined us Tuesday night at the Sterling House for our latest AGC Conversation. It was wonderful to see old friends, make new ones, and continue to build the momentum for our Globe+ project.

On Thursday we will be providing information about our next conversation, a virtual meeting over Zoom.

photo credit - Megan Bonneau McCool

12/04/2023

We're consulting Shakespeare himself in preparation for Tuesday's AGC Conversation!

Join us at the Sterling House Community Center in Stratford, CT on Tuesday, December 5 at 6:30p. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn more about our Globe+ project and to see a brief demo of our unique "back to the future" performance style.

Spread the word!

12/03/2023

We recently visited the First Folio exhibit at the Yale library in New Haven. The exhibit runs through Feb. 4. Check it out!

12/02/2023

"The American Globe Center (AGC) is holding an in-person discussion at 6:30p.m. on Tuesday, December 5th at Sterling House Community Center. This forum is part of the AGC Conversations series that seeks to share information and excitement about building the world’s only timber frame re-creation of Shakespeare’s outdoor 1614 Globe theatre and a state-of-the-art indoor performing arts and education facility, the AGC Playhouse."

One of your neighbors posted in Community Corner. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

11/29/2023

Excellent to see this investment in Shakespeare in the Northeast!

11/28/2023

Exciting News! This spring we have actors and teaching artists scheduled to visit schools in Connecticut for workshops and presentations at absolutely no cost to the schools, parents, or students.

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We need your help to keep it that way. Please consider making a donation via the PayPal link above to help cover the costs of these incredible student experiences we are helping to create.

For we are partnering with The VTC Legacy Fund, Inc to accept donations as our 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor.