May 15, 2008

Cardenio at the American Repertory Theatre

Donors gathered at the Charles Hotel for a talk and discussion.

Cogan University Professor Stephen Greenblatt — Cogan University Professor Stephen Greenblatt

Paula Budlong Cronin ’56, Erik J. Stapper ’57, Mary Barbara Alexander, Diane Veitch — Paula Budlong Cronin ’56, Erik J. Stapper ’57, Mary Barbara Alexander, Diane Veitch

William S. Reardon ’68, M.B.A. ’70, Cathy Chute, publisher — William S. Reardon ’68, M.B.A. ’70, Cathy Chute, publisher

On May 15, Harvard Magazine donors gathered at the Charles Hotel for a talk and discussion with Cardenio co-playwright Stephen Greenblatt that was followed by a performance of the play Cardenio at the American Repertory Theatre.

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