Bozeman author and theatre scholar Gretchen Minton will visit Livingston’s Elk River Books to discuss her new book, Shakespeare in Montana: Big Sky Country’s Love Affair with the World’s Most Famous Writer, on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. This event will be a live in-person talk open to the public; the talk and following Q/A will be live-streamed on Elk River Books’ Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.

Tracing more than two centuries of history, Shakespeare in Montana uncovers a multitude of diverse voices that capture the Montana’s interest in Shakespeare. From mountain men, pioneers and itinerant acting companies in mining camps, to women’s clubs at the turn of the 20th century, continuing into today’s popularity of Shakespeare in the Parks performances throughout Montana, Shakespeare in Montana chronicles the stories of residents across the Treasure State who have been drawn to the words and works of Shakespeare.