Shakespeare in American Life with Sam Waterston
Series produced by Richard Paul - with Folger Library
How an English playwright from 400 years ago continues to influence American life today -- in performance, politics, and popular culture.
Folger Shakespeare Library and Richard Paul present "Shakespeare in American Life," three one-hour radio documentaries exploring the influence of William Shakespeare's works on American civic, political, and cultural life. These programs are produced by award-winning public radio producer Richard Paul and narrated by Sam Waterston.Told in three parts, the story of "Shakespeare in American Life" includes:Shakespeare Becomes American: Shakespeare in Performance which explores how American Shakespeare has been shaped by the American experience. From the very beginning, Americans have sought to make Shakespeare an honorary citizen. Whether we have succeeded in that or not, one thing is clear. On the stage, within the realm of performance Americans have certainly made Shakespeare our... Show full description
3 Pieces
Bought by WCPN, WSKG, KCPW Salt Lake City, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WVPE and more
- Added: Dec 07, 2015
- Length: 58:56
- Purchases: 12
Bought by WCPN, WSKG, KCPW Salt Lake City, WHYY, WVPE and more
- Added: Dec 07, 2015
- Length: 58:56
- Purchases: 9
Bought by WCPN, WSKG, KCPW Salt Lake City, WVPE, KREV-LP and more
- Added: Dec 07, 2015
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 8