Richard II: Episode 2
- Synopsis
- Four-part audio production of Shakespeare’s play performed primarily by black actors. Each episode is introduced by Vinson Cunningham of The New Yorker, who speaks to the cast and crew in the light of the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Series
- Free Shakespeare on the Radio
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Audio
- Transmission details
- 14 Jul 2020 at 20:00
- Duration
- 58 mins
Credits
- Director
- Saheem Ali
- Music
- Michael Thurber
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- The Public Theater
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Richard II
- Subjects
- Drama; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- Race-blind casting
Notes
- Notes
- The production was originally scheduled to be performed as part of the annual Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park event at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, New York.
- General
- This audio adaptation was produced remotely with actors and creatives working separately from home. The script for each episode can be downloaded from the homepage.
- History
- Originally premieres in four episodes broadcast between 13 July and 16 July 2020 at 8 p.m. on WNYC.
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/free-shakespeare-podcast-richard-ii/episodes/free-shakespeare-public-richard-ii-episode-2
- Online format
- Streamed/Download
Production Company
- Name
The Public Theater
- info@publictheater.org
- Web
- https://publictheater.org/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- ++ 212 539 8500
- Address
- 425 Lafayette Street (at Astor Place)
New York, NY
10003
USA
- Name
WNYC
- Web
- https://www.wnycstudios.org/ External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Richard II: Episode 2". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79266 (Accessed 26 Dec 2024)