Shakespeare in the age of mass incarceration / edited by Liz Fox and Gina Hausknecht.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fox, Liz, 1983- editor.

Hausknecht, Gina, 1964- editor.

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)

Series:

Spotlight on Shakespeare

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Study and teaching.

Shakespeare, William.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Dramatic production.

Prison theater--United States.

Prison theater.

Prisoners--Books and reading--United States.

Prisoners.

Physical Description:

xxii, 268 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.

Summary:

"Shakespeare in the Age of Mass Incarceration offers invaluable insight into how Shakespeare appears in prison. Bringing together theatre artists, currently and formerly incarcerated actors, and college-in-prison educators and students, the collection describes powerful encounters in classrooms and rehearsal rooms as they explore the complexity of "prison Shakespeare." In this innovative volume instructors from college-in-prison programs across the USA recount students' profound awe with Shakespeare, and their sometimes trenchant critiques. They also consider how their teaching has grown and changed as they learn from their incarcerated students. Theatre artists, including founders of and participants in influential Shakespeare prison programs, illustrate evolving practices in the field. The collection also features discussion from directors of programs for returning citizens addressing the formidable obstacles people face as they come out of prison. Accessible and highly teachable, this collection offers useful perspectives for students of Shakespeare, prison arts and education programs, and social justice initiatives. Those interested in starting or contributing to Shakespeare programs or courses in prisons will find a wealth of practical information, and those who read or watch Shakespeare with interest, scepticism, or delight will discover points of connection with incarcerated people who do the same"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Shakespeare in the age of mass incarceration

ISBN:

9781032588322

1032588322

9781032588339

1032588330

OCLC:

1460924470