Dave Hitz

Synopsis

An interview with Dave Hitz about his ‘Play On!' project that translated all of Shakespeare’s plays into modern English. Started in 2015 by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the three-year project commissioned 36 different playwrights (with one author responsible for all three of the Henry VI plays) to adapt Shakespeare’s original works. He discusses his motivation for the project and the controversies surrounding it.

Series

State of Shakespeare, The

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Audio

Transmission details

20 Feb 2020

Duration

33:10

Credits

Contributor

Gerritt Vandermeer; James Elliott

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; English language and literature; Shakespeare

Keywords

Translation

Notes

Notes

The State of Shakespeare is a virtual masterclass consisting of interviews with actors, directors and teachers who specialise in Shakespeare and his works. The text for the scenes discussed is included on the site.

General

This episode is also available on itunes at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dave-hitz/id478609859?i=1000466443264

Online Availability

Online URL

http://stateofshakespeare.com/?p=6600

Online format

Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

The State of Shakespeare

Web

http://stateofshakespeare.com/ External site opens in new window