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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2025 · 35 MIN

Shakespeare and Possibility, Part 8: Cross Dressing and Cross-Casting

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Delve into the historical practice of cross-dressing in Shakespeare’s theater, the narrative trope of cross-dressing heroines, as well as the contemporary practices of cross-casting in modern Shakespeare productions. Moderated by Jennifer Birkett ’23 Ph.D., postdoctoral research associate at Shakespeare at Notre Dame, the conversation features Peter Holland, McMeel Family Chair in Shakespeare Studies and Associate Dean for the Arts at Notre Dame, and Hannah Hicks, Notre Dame Ph.D. student, in a pre-show appearance from the 2024 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival production of As You Like It.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Delve into the historical practice of cross-dressing in Shakespeare’s theater, the narrative trope of cross-dressing heroines, as well as the contemporary practices of cross-casting in modern Shakespeare productions. Moderated by Jennifer Birkett ’23 Ph.D., postdoctoral research associate at Shakespeare at Notre Dame, the conversation features Peter Holland, McMeel Family Chair in Shakespeare Studies and Associate Dean for the Arts at Notre Dame, and Hannah Hicks, Notre Dame Ph.D. student, in...

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