Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Shakespeare’s influence has lasted for centuries—but why? In this fascinating panel discussion, top Shakespearean scholars, directors, and actors explore why his works remain essential in 2025. From performance and education to violence prevention and community building, discover how Shakespeare continues to shape the world today.
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Our panel features distinguished experts, including:
🔹 Amanda Giguere – Director of Outreach at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival & expert in Shakespeare and violence prevention.
🔹 Kevin Rich – Associate Professor at CU Boulder & director of the Applied Shakespeare Graduate Program.
🔹 Michelle Schupe – Accomplished Shakespearean actor & director, currently starring as Richard II.
🔹 Peter Garino – Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Project of Chicago.
Topics covered in this discussion:
✨ The evolution of Shakespeare’s work in performance & education.
✨ Shakespeare’s role in violence prevention & social change.
✨ The future of Shakespeare in theater and cultural discourse.
✨ How Shakespeare speaks to modern audiences across generations.
🔗 Watch our other Shakespeare program here: youtu.be/cN0CWJ5lmUM
Shakespeare’s influence has lasted for centuries—but why? In this fascinating panel discussion, top Shakespearean scholars, directors, and actors explore why his works remain essential in 2025. From performance and education to violence prevention and community building, discover how Shakespeare continues to shape the world today.
Please like, subscribe and click the bell icon above to get notifications when we post new videos!
Join our mailing list to get advance info on our upcoming programs and to sign up for livestreams: signup.e2ma.net/signup/1887647/1895526
We rely on our donors to keep our programming going, please donate here: vailsymposium.org/donate
Our panel features distinguished experts, including:
🔹 Amanda Giguere – Director of Outreach at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival & expert in Shakespeare and violence prevention.
🔹 Kevin Rich – Associate Professor at CU Boulder & director of the Applied Shakespeare Graduate Program.
🔹 Michelle Schupe – Accomplished Shakespearean actor & director, currently starring as Richard II.
🔹 Peter Garino – Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Project of Chicago.
Topics covered in this discussion:
✨ The evolution of Shakespeare’s work in performance & education.
✨ Shakespeare’s role in violence prevention & social change.
✨ The future of Shakespeare in theater and cultural discourse.
✨ How Shakespeare speaks to modern audiences across generations.
🔗 Watch our other Shakespeare program here: youtu.be/cN0CWJ5lmUM
