CSTs Edward Hall
Edward Hall, the new artistic director of the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, discusses his return to Chicago and his new production of Richard III, starring Tony Award-nominated actor and double-amputee Paralympian medal-winning athlete Katy Sullivan in the title role.\xa0Edward reveals what went into his choice of play (and actor); the beauty of happy accidents and wonder of actor-driven Shakespeare; how Shakespeare\u2019s plays are endlessly intriguing and endlessly relevant; the challenge of showing the things we\u2019re saying; the musicality of the American approach to Shakespeare\u2019s verse; inspiration from Game of Thrones, Succession and The Bear; and embracing the Chicago ethos of ensemble and the improv rule of making your scene partner look better.\xa0(Length 19:09)