First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare – Wyoming

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 Wyoming.

Exhibition Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Exhibition Venue: Wyoming State Museum

Exhibition Dates: September 7, 2016 – September 30, 2016


Partner Organizations:

  • Laramie Country Library
  • Laramie County School District #1
  • Cheyenne Little Theatre Players
  • Ballet Wyoming
  • University of Wyoming Department of English
  • University of Wyoming Department of Theater and Dance
  • Arts Cheyenne
  • Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund
  • Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
  • Cheyenne Chamber Ensemble
  • Capitol Chorale
  • Wyoming 4-H


Complementary Exhibition:

  • Library Lobby Exhibit – September 7 – September 30, 2016
    • Shakespeare Schwag, Shakespearean Insults, Shakespeare Books at the Laramie County Library


Event List:

  • August 8-19 – Youth Summer Stock – All The Park’s A Stage: A Shakespeare Acting Camp Outside
  • September 3, 2016 – Family Days with Shakespeare-themed crafts and story time
  • September 7, 2016 – Teacher Workshop #1
  • September 8, 2016 – Teacher Workshop #2
  • September 8, 2016 – Opening Reception and Lecture by Professor Peter Parolin
  • September 10, 2016 – ShakesFaire Cheyenne – Organizations throughout Cheyenne come together for a day of performances and demonstrations
  • September 16, 2016 – The Play’s the Thing – an evening of performances of scenes and soliloquies
  • September 17, 2016 – Play On, Shakespearean Style – Workshop for students grades 5-8
  • September 17, 2016 – Speaking the Speech: How to Act Shakespeare – acting workshop for high school students and adults
  • September 22, 2016 – Lecture: From Star Wars to Hamlet, What did Shakespeare Write? By Bruce Richardson
  • September 27 – October 2, 2016 – Comedy or Errors by University of Wyoming
  • September 30, 2016 – Music in Shakespeare, presented by Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Tamara Meredith


Click here to learn about the First Folio that visited Wyoming.