American Globe Center

19/10/2025

We're gonna talk about goddesses...

Join us "On the Playground with Jim Warren: the Supernatural and the Spooky in Shakespeare" on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7p EST.

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Because October celebrates ghouls and goblins, witches and warlocks, join us to dish about the supernatural in Shakespeare.
From the ghosts of Hamlet’s father, bloody Banquo, and Julius Caesar to the demons conjured by Joan of Arc in 1 HENRY VI, the victims of Richard III, the witches of MACBETH, the fairies of MIDSUMMER, Ariel in THE TEMPEST, and more – Shakespeare gives of plenty of tricks and treats to discuss.

17/10/2025

We're gonna talk about witches...

Join us "On the Playground with Jim Warren: the Supernatural and the Spooky in Shakespeare" on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7p EST.

Save This Link ---> meet.google.com/wfj-jayf-vaw

Because October celebrates ghouls and goblins, witches and warlocks, join us to dish about the supernatural in Shakespeare.

From the ghosts of Hamlet’s father, bloody Banquo, and Julius Caesar to the demons conjured by Joan of Arc in 1 HENRY VI, the victims of Richard III, the witches of MACBETH, the fairies of MIDSUMMER, Ariel in THE TEMPEST, and more – Shakespeare gives of plenty of tricks and treats to discuss.

15/10/2025

The American Globe Center's newest production, THE MACBETHS, played the Folklore Music Exchange as a part of the fall edition of FestivALL in Charleston, WV.

THE MACBETHS is less than 45min, all the scenes with Mrs. and Mr. Macbeth, and more. The AGC created this pulse-pounding, breakneck ride for special events, fringe festivals (like FestivALL), and classrooms studying MACBETH.

We shrunk the show to fit inside a music shop(!) and in front of a tiny stage decked out for Halloween. Below are a few pics taken by an audience member we thought we'd share with you — tricks and treats!

Interested in learning more?
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06/10/2025

All of our previous "On the Playground with Jim Warren" episodes are available on our website and on our YouTube channel.

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04/10/2025

The American Globe Center's brand new show, THE MACBETHS, will play FestivFALL in Charleston, WV on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 6p at the Folklore Music Exchange.

Vaulting Ambition.

The power of a prophesy tempts the ambitious General Macbeth and his passionately persuasive wife to accelerate their road to royalty.

Something wicked this way comes in THE MACBETHS – two actors, less than 45min, all the scenes with Mrs. and Mr. Macbeth, and more.

Buckle up for this pulse-pounding, breakneck ride: Shakespeare’s thrilling exploration of just how far we’ll go to get what we think we deserve, told through the prism of the original power couple.

"I feel now the future in the instant."
Act I, scene v

02/10/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: "On the Playground with Jim Warren: the Supernatural and the Spooky in Shakespeare"

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Witches, and spirits, and ghosts, oh my!!

Because October celebrates ghouls and goblins, witches and warlocks, join us to dish about the supernatural in Shakespeare.

From the ghosts of Hamlet’s father, bloody Banquo, and Julius Caesar to the demons conjured by Joan of Arc in 1 HENRY VI, the victims of Richard III, the witches of MACBETH, the fairies of MIDSUMMER, Ariel in THE TEMPEST, and more – Shakespeare gives of plenty of tricks and treats to discuss.

Let’s talk about it on Tuesday, October 28 at 7p Eastern (6p Central; 4p Pacific).

30/09/2025

TONIGHT! Don't miss On the Playground with Jim Warren: From Players to Producers on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:00pm Eastern...an online and interactive discussion with Jim Warren, (AGC Founding Artistic Director), Tom Evans (AGC Executive Director), and Jason Young (AGC Director of Audience Outreach/Engagement).

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The three of us started as actors.
How the heck did we get here?

The three AGC leaders each took different paths on their way to band together and start their quest to build the world’s only timber frame re-creation of Shakespeare’s 1614 Globe theatre. Find out how they got here.

From actors to administrators — from players to producers.
How do prolific performers become enterprising executives?
Let’s talk about it on Tuesday, September 30 at 7p Eastern (6p Central; 4p Pacific).

23/09/2025

we’ll leave this right here…

“Live tourism

Coined by the travel news site Skift, “live tourism” refers to the number of people booking trips around live events, like concerts, natural phenomena, and sporting events.

A perfect example of live tourism was Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Headlines were made when fans planned entire trips around attending one of her concerts in a different state or country. Skirt reports that concert-goers spent an average of $1,300 per show on incidentals, in addition to the cost of tickets.”

Looking to take a different kind of trip? Learn about the latest ways to travel like 'detour destinations', 'live tourism' and more.

15/09/2025

Joining us for "On the Playground with Jim Warren: from Players to Producers" on Tues. Sept. 30 at 7p Eastern is Jason Young.

Jason A. Young (he/him/his) is the Founding Producer of The Vintage Theatre Company. Opened in 2012, The Vintage Theatre Company is dedicated to providing high quality theatrical education and professionally produced entertainment in West Virginia, while primarily featuring and uniting the many talented teaching and performing artists that call the Mountain State their home. Vintage Theatre Company is home to the state’s premier comedy troupe, The Fearless Fools, and the state’s only Shakespeare troupe, The Rustic Mechanicals. A native of southern West Virginia, Jason has worked as a freelance actor and director all over the state and in neighboring and nearby states as far away as South Carolina. He has been lucky enough to direct more than 75 productions over the last 20 years, and since 2000 his acting résumé boasts more than 30 roles as well as several award nominations. Jason is the former president and executive director of the West Virginia Theatre Association, an organizational member of the Southeastern Theatre Conference. He has also served as WVTA’s State Audition Coordinator, and High School Festival Director. He is a member of the International Thespian Society, the Educational Theatre Association, and the Shakespeare Theatre Association, where he serves STA’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Committee. In 2014 Jason was named to the West Virginia State Journal’s Generation Next 40 Under 40.

In addition to his work as a freelance theatre artist, Jason also serves as the Program Manager at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. He is the former Chair of the Board of Directors for The West Virginia Community Development Hub, and currently sits on the Board of Directors for The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County, and the Bridgeport Arts & Heritage Foundation. He resides in Bridgeport, West Virginia with his partner Sarah Young.

Let’s talk about it on Tuesday, September 30 at 7p Eastern (6p Central; 4p Pacific).

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12/09/2025

Joining us for "On the Playground with Jim Warren: from Players to Producers" on Tues. Sept. 30 at 7p Eastern is Tom Evans.

Tom is a passionate Stratfordian in CT and lifelong performing arts veteran – actor, director, producer, and writer – as well as a marketing and financial executive with a 20+ year track record of business management. A member of Actors Equity, Tom is a Founding member of Original Binding Productions in New York City, and is an alumnus company member of the American Shakespeare Center, the National Shakespeare Company, Hudson Shakespeare Company, CT Free Shakespeare, Prospect Theater Company, the Arena Players, and many more. He has appeared in over 100 productions since graduating with degrees in Theatre and English from Alfred University. Tom and Jim first partnered in 1998, when Jim directed Tom as Christopher Sly and Baptista in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, and Friar Lawrence in ROMEO AND JULIET for the Shenandoah Shakespeare Express 10th Anniversary Tough Love Tour.

Tom also has an extensive business background in financial services, television production, and more. As Chief Marketing Officer for Finance of America, Tom managed multi-million dollar budgets for one of the nation’s largest non-bank lenders, and produced some well-known TV advertising campaigns, including reverse mortgage commercials starring silver screen legend Robert Wagner.

After performing at the American Shakespeare Festival Theatre in 2012, Tom fell in love with Stratford, CT and its history. Upon leaving NY, Tom and his wife, actress Maryellen Molfetta, decided to make Stratford their home, and work toward re-establishing Stratford as a national destination for the arts. Tom served as Artistic Director for the 2019 Phoenix Festival on the Shakespeare Theatre Grounds, to bring art from the ashes. For his dedication to the town and the arts and culture festival, he was awarded a citation from Mayor Laura Hoydick.

Let’s talk about it on Tuesday, September 30 at 7p Eastern (6p Central; 4p Pacific).

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05/09/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: The American Globe Center's brand new show, THE MACBETHS, will play FestivFALL in Charleston, WV on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 6p at the Folklore Music Exchange.

Vaulting Ambition.

The power of a prophesy tempts the ambitious General Macbeth and his passionately persuasive wife to accelerate their road to royalty.

Something wicked this way comes in THE MACBETHS – two actors, less than 45min, all the scenes with Mrs. and Mr. Macbeth, and more.

Buckle up for this pulse-pounding, breakneck ride: Shakespeare’s thrilling exploration of just how far we’ll go to get what we think we deserve, told through the prism of the original power couple.

"I feel now the future in the instant."
Act I, scene v