Susan Heyward

Synopsis
Podcast. An interview with actress Susan Heyward, who discusses the Shakespearean roles she has played over the years and the issues of historical bias in the plays and gender-blind and race-blind casting in contemporary productions. Includes Heyward performing a brief extract from The Taming of the Shrew (Act 4, Scene 3).
Series
State of Shakespeare, The
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Transmission details
13 Dec 2020
Duration
33 mins

Credits

Contributor
Gerritt Vandermeer; James Elliott

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Taming of the Shrew, The
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords
Gender-blind casting; Race-blind casting

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 Apple Podcasts at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/susan-heyward/id478609859?i=1000502214819

Online Availability

Online URL
https://stateofshakespeare.com/?p=7116
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

The State of Shakespeare

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

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Susan Heyward". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79317 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)