Insight Lecture Series

Want to learn more about The Merry Wives of Windsor before watching the performance? Join us to hear from some of the region's most respected Shakespeare scholars and local luminaries during our specialized Insight Lecture Series.

Start Time: 5:30 PM on select performance nights
Location: The orange benches at the back of The Yard

LOCATION CHANGE: due to construction on OneC1TY Terrace, the Insight Lecture Series will take place at the orange benches located at the back The Yard.

WEEK 1: August 21-24, 2025

Thursday, August 21: Dr. Jayme Marigza-Yeo, Belmont University
Friday, August 22: Dr. Emily Murray, Tennessee State University
Saturday, August 23: Dr. Marcia McDonald, Belmont University
Sunday, August 24: Dr. Marcia McDonald, Belmont University

WEEK 2: August 28-September 1, 2025

Thursday, August 28: Dr. Wendy Hennequin, Tennessee State University
Friday, August 29: Dr. Wendy Hennequin, Tennessee State University
Saturday, August 30: Dr. Jordan Ivie, Vanderbilt University
…more speakers to be announced soon!

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