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Registration opens:
November 12th, 2025

Smashing Shakespeare

The Tragedies
2025-11-14 14:00:00 2025-11-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Smashing Shakespeare Potomac Branch -

Friday, November 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-14 14:00:00 2025-11-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Smashing Shakespeare Dive into Shakespeare's life and times in this three-part program series and explore some of his most famous works through theatrical play! Potomac Branch -

Dive into Shakespeare's life and times in this three-part program series and explore some of his most famous works through theatrical play!

In our third and final session, we will explore Shakespeare's Tragedies! We'll be focusing on Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. Learn about Elizabethan staging practices, perform your own dramatic monologe, and take ownership of Shakespeare's text through fun and games!

This is a registration-only program for Tweens and Teens, so please make sure to register in advance!

If you have any questions, please contact the Potomac Branch at 301-375-7375 or email potomacref@ccplonline.org.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

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Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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