Shakespeare in Education and Civic Life
- Synopsis
- Three-part radio documentary series, narrated by Sam Waterston, made to mark the 75th anniversary, in 2007, of the Folger Shakespeare Library. The series explores the influence of Shakespeare on American civic, political and cultural life. SHAKESPEARE IN EDUCATION AND CIVIC LIFE follows Shakespeare in the years that followed the American Revolution, including his late arrival in the classroom and his role in major movements such as the Civil War, the establishment of cities, and the immigrant experience. It also explores America’s fascination with Shakespeare performed outdoors.
- Series
- Shakespeare in American Life
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- Apr 2007 (Channel: NPR)
- Duration
- 60 mins
- Availability
- No archive copy known (2007).
Credits
- Producer
- Richard Paul
- Music
- Lenny Williams
- Contributor
- Sam Waterston
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Keywords
- education; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); United States of America; Open-air theatre
Notes
- Notes
- Sample clips from each of the programmes can be accessed from the Folger Shakespeare Library website www.folger.edu.
The programme can be downloaded from the Folger Library website (accessed 11/2008).
A book Shakespeare in American life compiled and
edited by Virginia Mason Vaughan and Alden T. Vaughan (Seattle : University of Washington Press, 2007) accompanies the programme. - General
- The series was broadcast on 211 public radio stations across the country and is complemented by a comprehensive website which features educational activities (including lesson plans for K-12 teachers) drawn from the radio programmes, a major exhibition of Shakespeare in American Life at the Folger, scholarly essays compiled in the exhibition catalogue, and an academic conference on the history of Shakespeare in American education.
Production Company
- Name
Folger Shakespeare Library
- reference@folger.edu
- Web
- http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (202) 544 4600
- Fax
- (202) 544 4623
- Address
- 201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA
Sponsor
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare in Education and Civic Life". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68000 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)