Teaching Shakespeare Institute 2026

I just documented this year's Teaching Shakespeare Institute (TSI) on assignment for the Folger Shakespeare Library. A lively group of master teachers from across the country study and learn at the Folger for three weeks in an intensive hands-on professional development program. 

Thanks to the staff at the Folger for this opportunity: David Kilpatrick, Liam Dempsey, and Garland Scott. 

DC Klezmer Workshop with Frank London

The DC Klezmer Workshop  recently held a well-attended and vibrant teaching session with Grammy-winner Frank London (of the Klezmatics, Hasidic New Wave, and Frank London's Klezmer Brass All-Stars). The workshop was held at DC's Adas Israel congregation. 

Thanks to Howard Ungar, Judy Barlas, the many good folks of the workshop group, and to Frank London.

Frank London

Gutkin/Rushefsky - DC Klezmer Workshop

Tsimbl master Pete Rushefsky and Grammy-winning fiddler Lisa Gutkin of the Klezmatics gave a master class for the DC Klezmer Workshop at Adas Israel congregation. 

Thanks to Pete, Lisa, Judy Barlas and Howard Ungar for making it all happen. Ot azoy!

Folger Student Shakespeare Festival 2025

I documented this year's Folger Student Shakespeare Festival. Lively interpretations of the Bard's plays were staged by students from Poe Middle School, Montgomery Blair High School, Duke Ellington High School for the Performing Arts, Falls Church High School, Ballou High School, Quince Orchard High School, Bullis Prep, Swanson Middle School, Ashreinu, and other regional school drama programs.

Thanks to Garland Scott for the assignment, the education staff at the Folger, and the Mistress of the Revels.