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SUMMARY:The Questionable Identity of William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:The question may be met with chagrin by traditionalists\, but to some\, the identity of William Shakespeare is not positively decided. Dr. Felicia Londré\, Ph.D\, presents a thought-provoking analysis on the Shakespeare authorship question. This free lecture program is at 10:00 am on Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\, on the campus of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Location on campus to be announced on our website in August. In the meantime\, please save the date. \n\n\n\nWas it William Shaksper of Stratford-upon-Avon or Edward De Vere\, 17th Earl of Oxford or some other playwright of the time? Dr. Londré delves into the sensitive question of authorship in an illustrated presentation. \n\n\n\nDr. Londré\, Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emerita of Theatre at UMKC\, is the honorary co-founder of the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and was the founding secretary of the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America. In 1999\, she was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Dr. Londré has held visiting professorships at Hosei University in Tokyo and at Marquette University in Milwaukee. She has lectured internationally in cities including Beijing\, Nanjing\, Tokyo\, Osaka\, Venice\, Rouen\, Caen\, Paris (Sorbonne)\, Brussels\, Moscow\, and a lecture tour of Hungary. She began presenting lectures on the Shakespeare authorship question in 1991 and has since presented this lecture to open-minded intellectuals (and others) to audiences in Hungary\, Japan\, China\, and many American cities. \n\n\n\nWhile the English-Speaking Union does not endorse any particular position on this controversy and remains neutral on the Shakespeare authorship question\, it does welcome and encourage debate on this centuries-old topic. Debate promotes critical-thinking skills so educators\, students\, scholars\, and the public can begin to develop their own opinions on the controversy. \n\n\n\n“It’s the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”—Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC)
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SUMMARY:39th Annual British Faire
DESCRIPTION:The British Are Coming!  All ESU members and guests are invited to the 39th Annual British Faire sponsored by the Daughters of the British Empire in Kansas. Prepare to be transported across the pond to experience the charm and elegance of a traditional British Faire and Tea.​ This annual fundraising event benefits retirement communities and local charities. \n\n\n\nSome of the events and activities at the British Faire: Traditional British afternoon tea\, Celtic jewelry\, the best local British vendors\, antiques\, crafts\, books\, specialty foods and cheeses\, Christmas crackers\, variety of teas \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nNew Location: Village Presbyterian Church on Antioch\,14895 Antioch Rd.\, Overland Park\, KS \n\n\n\nAdmission for the British Faire is $5 for anyone 14 years and up. Kids in FREE! \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets at door. Ticket information coming soon. SAVE THE DATE! \n\n\n\nClick here for more details \n\n\n\nThis is a fun event for the whole family with activities and events for all ages.  The Kansas City Branch of the ESU will have an Informational Booth at the Faire so be sure to stop by and have your photo taken to be added to our Facebook page.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/39th-annual-british-faire/
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:All ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to this holiday classic produced by KCRep. This production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a blend of classic storytelling with lively and energetic performances by an all-star cast. \n\n\n\nFor more than 40 years\, Kansas City’s beloved tradition has created holiday memories for families all around our community. KCRep is excited to announce the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge will be performed by Mark Robbins beginning this year. Mark has been the understudy for the role since 2021 and has performed various roles in the production since 1984. Mark is a good friend of ESU as he has been one of our three judges in our annual ESU Shakespeare Competition for many years. \n\n\n\nJoin Ebenezer Scrooge on his redemptive journey with Christmas past\, present\, and future\, and rediscover the true meaning of the holidays. You’ll meet the Cratchits\, Tiny Tim\, and the irresistible Fezziwigs\, and hear the haunting and joyous Candlelight Carol — all this and more\, to kindle your Christmas spirit.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026\, Curtain: 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Spencer Theatre\, UMKC Campus\, 4949 Cherry St.\, Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: We have special ESU discounted group tickets at $39.20 and they are waiving the processing fee for us. Call the KCRep boxoffice at (816) 235-5771. Ask for Gabe Adams and tell him you are with the ESU Group to purchase ticket(s) to A Christmas Carol on December 2nd. Purchase with credit or debit card. Pick up your ticket(s) in lobby at the Will Call desk under name “ESU Group.” Our seats will be in blocks of 4\, 3\, 2\, or singles near the stage. Boxoffice hours: Mon-Fri 9 am to 5 pm. If no answer\, leave message and Gabe will return your call. \n\n\n\nParking: Free parking is available in the parking lot on the east side of Spencer Theatre. Additional free parking is available at the UMKC Cherry Street Parking Garage (5009 Oak St.) on the fifth floor which has a skywalk to Spencer Theatre or on level 6. \n\n\n\nGroup Photo: After the performance\, we will meet in the theatre lobby for a group photo.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Call Jeff Schnabel (816) 878-1239 or email: jschnabelkc@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to get together with other ESU members and meet new members. We hope you will share the season with the people you love at A Christmas Carol. 
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