First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare – Puerto Rico

First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare was a touring exhibition from the Folger Shakespeare Library that visited one location in all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC in 2016 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.


This article provides highlights from the exhibition’s visit to Puerto Rico.

Exhibition Location: Turabo, Puerto Rico

Exhibition Venue: Museo y Centro de Estudios Humanisticos

Exhibition Dates: March 7, 2016 – April 3, 2016


Partner Organizations:

  • Deanship of General Education
  • School of Education
  • Vicechancellory of Student Affairs
  • Office of Cultural and Social Activities
  • Vicechancellory of Information Resources
  • Office of Public Relations
  • Advertising Agency BBDO
  • Talent Search Program
  • SistemaTV
  • Titin Foundation


Event List:

  • March 8, 2016 – Opening Reception
  • March 9, 2016 – Film Screening: Hamlet, 1996
  • March 10, 2016 – Conference: ¿Por Qué Volver a Shakespeare?
  • March 14, 2016 – Panel: Overview of Shakespeare: Literature and Music with Prof. Maria E.Medina, and Dr. Daniel Tapia
  • March 15, 2016 – Lectura de Poesía y Desfile de Moda Inspirado en Shakespeare
  • March 15, 2016 – Readings and Fashion Inspirations on Shakespeare’s Works
  • March 16, 2016 – Film Screening: West Side Story, 1961
  • March 17, 2016 – Flash Mob of Shakespeare’s Readings
  • March 29, 2016 – Film Screening: Othello, 1995
  • March 30, 2016 – Shakespeare en Movimiento by Ballet de San Juan
  • March 31, 2016 – Trabajos por Amor Perdidos de William Shakespeare
  • April 1, 2016 – Concierto con Ilca López


Click here to learn about the First Folio that visited Puerto Rico.