Emory University Salutes Shakespeare With 12-Hour Performance Festival

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Emory University students perform comedic routines inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. / On Second Thought

This month marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Over the weekend, students at Emory  University in Atlanta paid tribute to the playwright with a 12-hour celebration of his work. GPB’s Sean Powers got a front row seat at some of the performances.

Emory University will soon offer an up close view of the First Folio of Shakespeare published in 1623. That's the first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays. It will be on display at the university in November.

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Emory University students act out a scene from William Shakespeare's Richard III. / On Second Thought