ASC’s 2026 Community Shelf: A Kaleidoscope of Reimagined Classics
*This blog post was co-authored by Aubrey Whitlock and Dr. Peter Kirwan The American Shakespeare Center is thrilled to curate a Community Shelf with Staunton Books & Tea - a reading list designed to deepen the conversation around the plays on the Blackfriars stage and to invite audiences into the rich, ongoing life of classic literature. As we bring together works from across centuries and genres throughout our 2026 season, we’re reminded that what keeps “the classics” alive isn’t just...