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Richard III

Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.

Richard III Great Performances

Premiered May 19, 2023
Richard III

Experience The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s tragedy with one of his most indelible villains starring Danai Gurira in the title role. Recorded live in July 2022 from Central Park.

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Danai Gurira performs the opening monologue of Richard III.
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Danai Gurira Performs Richard III's Opening Monologue

Danai Gurira, Ali Stroker and Monique Holt discuss diversity and inclusion in Richard III.
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Creating an Inclusive Richard III

Monique Holt explains how she translates Shakespeare into ASL.
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Translating Shakespeare into ASL

Queen Margaret (Sharon Washington) curses the house of York.
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Queen Margaret's Curses

The Duchess of York (Monique Holt) curses her son, Richard III (Danai Gurira).
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The Duchess of York Curses Richard III

Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.
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