"O, There Be Players That I Have Seen Play."

Alternative title

Great Shakespeare Actors

Synopsis

Podcast from the Folger Shakespeare Library. Shakespeare is brought to life by the actors and actresses who speak his lines. Professor Stanley Wells considers the most outstanding Shakespeare performers, from past to present, and creates his own personal Hall of Fame. Wells sifted through firsthand accounts from those who saw these great performers on stage to get a sense of what the actors brought to Shakespeare and why it was worth going to see them. Professor Wells writes about these artists in his book ‘Great Shakespeare Actors: Burbage to Branagh’. Stanley Wells is interviewed by Stephanie Kaye.

Series

Shakespeare Unlimited

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Audio

Recording date

21 Oct 2015

Duration

24 mins

Credits

Producer

Richard Paul

Writer

Richard Paul

Contributor

Stanley Wells; Stephanie Kaye

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

acting; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Podcast: http://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited-episode-34 (accessed 11/2015).

Production Company

Name

R.L. Paul Productions