Reopening Night
- Synopsis
- Documentary charting the development of Merry Wives, the Black-led 2021 Shakespeare in the Park adaptation of The Merry Wives of Windsor set in a community of West African immigrants in South Harlem. The show came after a year of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It includes interviews with the show’s director Saheem Ali, set designer Beowulf Boritt, musician Farai Malianga and its adaptor, playwright Jocelyn Bioh.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 20 Dec 2021 (Channel: HBO)
- Duration
- 85 mins
Credits
- Director
- Rudy Valdez
- Producer
- Meghan Schale
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Delacorte Theater, Central Park
- Theatre company
- The Public Theater
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Historical period
- Contemporary
- Plays
- Merry Wives of Windsor, The
- Subjects
- Drama; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- theatre; Colourblind casting
Notes
- History
- The production was performed from 6 July 2021 through to 18 September 2021.
Production Company
- Name
HBO Films
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Reopening Night". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79679 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)