André De Shields | Red Bull Theater Podcast

About this episode

ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS discusses Shakespeare’s King Lear with host NATHAN WINKELSTEIN, focusing on Act 3 Scene 2 and its themes.

Tony Award-winning Actor ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS joined host NATHAN WINKELSTEIN, for a conversation focused on the ‘man more sinned against than sinning’, Shakespeare’s titular King Lear. Their discussion centers on Act 3 Scene 2—“Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks!”—exploring its language, politics, and the lasting impact of great storytelling. (2/1/2021)

People in this episode

Host: NATHAN WINKELSTEIN

Guest: ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS

Topics covered

• Shakespeare
• King Lear
• Act 3 Scene 2
• storytelling
• theater
• language
• politics

Keywords

• André De Shields
• King Lear
• Shakespeare
• theater
• storytelling
• Act 3 Scene 2
• politics
• language

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: King Lear

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