We’ve just looked at The Tempest through an 18th Century Irish lens. Now what happens when it’s reimagined in the Caribbean of the 1960s? Let’s find out.
Prospero’s Daughter by Elizabeth Nunez
Thursday June 27th at 8pm on Zoom
How does The Tempest transplant to 18th century Ireland? Let’s find out.
I’ll Be the Devil, a play by Leo Butler
Thursday May 30th at 8pm on Zoom
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Do you love Shakespeare but struggle with the seemingly inherent racism? This book is for you.
The Great White Bard by Farah Karim-Cooper
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What could this cult sci-fi classic teach us about Shakespeare’s Caliban? Let’s find out.
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It’s here! Ruff Reads 2024!
We’d be lying if we said we didn’t totally geek out over choosing the Ruff Reads selections each year. And this season is no exception! Join us as we read and discuss these exciting works, and take a look at how they might help us further understand the themes and ideas found in Shakespeare’s The Tempest as we gear up for Ruff’s 2024 summer production.
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Could Disability justice be the answer to just about everything? Let’s find out.
The Future is Disabled: Prophesies, Love Notes, and Mourning Songs by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
*** Moved to Tuesday, July4th at 8pm on Zoom
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What might we learn about our present-day political landscape from Shakespeare’s plays? Let’s find out.
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We love a bold and daring theatrical reimagining of a Shakespeare play, and this one is currently getting productions across the country. Let’s read!
Ruff Reads Conversation: Teenage Dick by Mike Lew
Thursday, April 27th at 8pm on Zoom
We’re kicking off our Ruff Reads season with a classic crime novel that’s been called “the book that launched a thousand Ricardians.” Let’s read!
Ruff Reads is Back!
Happy 2023, Ruff Readers!
To those of you who read along with us last season, welcome back! And to those who are just learning about Ruff Reads now, we hope you’ll join us!
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