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What’s Past is Prologue: Artistic Directors Talk Shakespeare

Synopsis
Podcast from the Folger Shakespeare Library. How do you stage Shakespeare’s plays for a modern American audience? The podcast looks at some of the approaches directors have taken as well as the thinking behind them. It features the voices of artistic directors from Oregon to Minneapolis to Washington, DC. These interviews were first conducted for the Folger’s NEH-funded radio documentary series SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN LIFE produced in 2007 to commemorate the Folger’s 75th anniversary.
Series
Shakespeare Unlimited
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Recording date
1 Jan 2014
Duration
19 mins

Credits

Producer
Richard Paul
Music
Lenny Williams

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing

Notes

Notes
Podcast at: http://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited-episode-10 (accessed 2/2015).

Production Company

Name

R.L. Paul Productions

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