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Scholars at SHU Examine Social Justice in Othello
Sacred Heart University News Listing
(2022)
Abstract
Three nationally respected voices in theatre, race and social justice have been named artists and scholars in residence at Sacred Heart University, extending a two-week theatre residency into a year-long immersion into Shakespeare’s Othello. The group explores the matters of race, class, misogyny, mental illness, intimate partner violence and myriad other issues that plague the current cultural moment.
The initial residency, led by playwright Cobb, Burr and Emily Bryan, assistant professor of English in the department of languages & literatures, has evolved into a host of initiatives, from two faculty-penned scholarly articles on the experience to workshops and talks at universities across the country and in-depth sessions considering theatre, film, media and English components in the problematic play.
Disciplines
Publication Date
November 30, 2022
Citation Information
Scholars at SHU examine social justice in Othello (2022, November 30).