Interpreting Shakespeare for Contemporary America

While Shakespeare’s themes are timeless, it may not always be easy for 21st century Americans to see themselves in his work. Join a director, a scholar, and the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Fat Ham for a discussion of why and how the Bard still speaks to all of us.
Oskar Eustis
Ayanna Thompson
James Ijames
Now in its 19th year, the Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. From June 25-July 30, 2023 more than 300 leaders and innovators gather in the Rocky Mountains to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the issues that shape our lives and challenge our times, spanning politics, business, science, the arts, education, and more. #AspenIdeas
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