A Free Evening of Shakespeare, Law and Politics at the Shubert Theatre on May 31.BOSTON -- The Federalist Society The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, most frequently called simply the Federalist Society, began at Yale Law School, Harvard Law School, and the University of Chicago Law School in 1982 as a student organization that challenged what its members perceived and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) was formed in 1996 by Artistic Director Steven Maler and associate Joan Moynagh to bring free, outdoor Shakespeare to the people of the city of Boston. (CSC) are hosting a thought-provoking and fun evening of Shakespeare, law and politics at Boston's Shubert Theatre on 265 Tremont St. in Boston on Wednesday, May 31 at 5:00 p.m. The event features a one-hour staged reading of Julius Caesar followed by a discussion of Caesar, Bush and the limits of executive power. The event is hosted by former U.S. Attorney and Governor of Pennsylvania Dick Thornburgh and moderated by FOX News's Megyn Kendall. It features Boston's best and brightest in the legal world, performing key scenes from Shakespeare's classic depiction of the abuse of executive power, political assassination Assassination See also Murder. assassins Fanatical Moslem sect that smoked hashish and murdered Crusaders (11th—12th centuries). [Islamic Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 52] Brutus conspirator and assassin of Julius Caesar. [Br. and intrigue - a plot that would rival any episode of 24 or The West Wing. Noted scholars Harvey Mansfield (Harvard University, author of Manliness) and Juliette Kayyem (John F. Kennedy School of Government The John F. Kennedy School of Government, colloquially known as the Kennedy School of Government (KSG) or simply the Kennedy School, is a public policy school and one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. and NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. National Security Analyst) will lead the post-play discussion, which asks whether Bush presides over an "imperial presidency," and will focus on whether the President has abused his executive powers and run roughshod over the legislative and judicial branches in prosecuting his war on terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act . Participants in the play-reading include six sitting federal court judges, one supreme judicial court judge and the managing partners of two of Boston's largest firms: WilmerHale and Ropes & Gray. The cast is headed by former U.S. Attorney Wayne Budd as Caesar, Federal Judge Douglas Woodlock as Brutus, Gadsby Hannah partner Dan Kelly as Cassius and Federal Judge Rya ry·a n. 1. A handwoven Scandinavian rug with a thick pile and usually colorful abstract designs. 2. The weaving pattern characteristic of such rugs. Zobel as Marc Antony. The reading will be directed by Steven Maler, artistic director of CSC and resident director of the Wang Center. The Federalist Society is an academic oriented organization comprised of law students, attorneys, professors and judges committed to creating awareness and discussion of timely and timeless issues affecting the law and society. The Society is dedicated to ensuring that traditional legal principles - limited constitutional government, the separation of powers separation of powers: see Constitution of the United States. separation of powers Division of the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government among separate and independent bodies. , individual freedom and responsibility, and the rule of law - remain part of the legal debate. CSC is dedicated to performing the works of William Shakespeare in vital and contemporary productions that are presented free of charge to Boston's diverse communities. Founded in 1996, CSC has impacted over 300,000 people through its Free Shakespeare on the Common and Tour of the Parks productions as well as its performing arts workshops. For more information, please contact Dan Kelly at 617 345-7026 and dkelly@ghlaw.com. |
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