FROM THE OPEN AIR TO ON THE AIR:
SAHEEM ALI'S RICHARD II IS NOW AVAILABLE VIA PODCAST

The Public Theater is committed to presenting stories that reflect and explore the world and time we live in. In response to the tragic murders of Black men and women and national uprising, the artists of RICHARD II dedicate this production to the Black Lives Matter Movement.

WNYC in collaboration with The Public Theater present
RICHARD II
Written by William Shakespeare
Conceived for the Radio and Directed by Saheem Ali

Produced for Radio by Emily Botein, Matt Collette, Elliott Forrest, Isaac Jones, and Sarah Sandbach.

“A fractured society. A man wrongfully murdered. The palpable threat of violence and revenge against a broken system. Revolution and regime change. This was Shakespeare’s backdrop for RICHARD II. I’m exceptionally proud of this production, recorded for public radio with a predominantly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ensemble, led by the extraordinary André Holland,” says director Saheem Ali. “It’s my hope that listening to Shakespeare’s words, broadcast in the midst of a pandemic and an uprising, will have powerful resonance in our world.”

DIVE DEEPER INTO RICHARD II
Enhance your listening experience by exploring full scripts, episodes' synopses, and a visual cast/character list before each episode. Access these materials at publictheater.org.

ACCESS THE PLAY FOR FREE
Making Free Shakespeare in the Park more accessible than ever before, each episode can be streamed on publictheater.org or downloaded from wherever you get your podcasts:.

The complete cast of RICHARD II features:

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Additional Digital Season support provided by The Harold & Mimi Steinberg New Play Development Fund, The Shubert Foundation, The Tow Foundation, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and New York State Council on the Arts. Special support provided by The George T. Delacorte Fund.