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Plays from the New York Shakespeare Festival

This book compiles a selection of Shakespeare's plays that were presented at the New York Shakespeare Festival, showcasing the adaptations and interpretations of these classic works in a contemporary setting. more

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Ntozake Shange
Ntozake Shange

Ntozake Shange is an American playwright known for her groundbreaking play 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf'. Her works often explore themes of race, gender, and identity, and are celebrated for their unique poetic style and performance format. more

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