Folger Consort: THE SECOND SHEPHERDS’ PLAY December 12, 2007

A rich blend of music and theater, THE SECOND SHEPHERDS’ PLAY is the Wakefield Master’s medieval mystery play. This holiday tale captures both the rustic life of the peasantry and the marvel of the Nativity. The production centers around medieval dances and sacred tunes. With Holly Twyford (Gil), Andy Brownstein (Mak), an ensemble of actors/singers, and instrumentalists Robert Eisenstein, Charles Weaver, and Tom Zajac. December 12-30. Tickets $40-$48—202.544.7077 or www.folger.edu/consort.

Robert Aubry Davis, host of WETA's Around Town, leads a free, lively discussion with the performers before the Friday, December 14 concert at 7 p.m.

Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm; Sundays at 2pm and 7pm; Weekday matinee on Thursday, December 27 at 2pm; No performance on Tuesday, December 25.

Official Website: http://www.folger.edu/consort