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American Shakespeare Center, 'Tis Pity She's a Whore. To Jun. 16, 2012.
American Shakespeare Center, The Merchant of Venice. To Nov. 23, 2012.
Folger Shakespeare Library, The Taming of the Shrew. To Jun. 10, 2012.
American Shakespeare Center, The Winter's Tale. To Jun. 16, 2012.
American Shakespeare Center, A Midsummer Night's Dream. To Jun. 14, 2012.
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History and politics

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