We are a friendly group of people who live in the DC-metro/Baltimore area and are all interested in exploring the works of Shakespeare, starting with the plays. Together, we read, see, discuss, and otherwise *explore* Shakespeare (we will maybe even practice the plays, at least in part!). We welcome anyone with an interest in spending time with the Bard. Two administrative notes: One, we have a strict "no show" policy.  Two, we have a nominal membership fee ($3/year), but we would like you to ta …

… You like: Shakespeare, Chaucer, J.R.R. Tolkien, or C.S. Lewis. You like: "The Day the Universe Changed", "Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door", or "Terry Jones' Medieval Lives". You have always fantasized about studying at Oxford. You believe that reading primary sources is not just for scholars. You don't believe all the rot about "The Dark Ages".   What it's not... A casual book club. A celebration of bawdry, magic, and paganism. Boring.   A few words from Terry Jones on "The Middle Ages …