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Re-envisioning Shakespearean classics: ‘Fat Ham’ and ‘La Tempestad’

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There are two plays on now in Providence that start with a work of Shakespeare and then take it in a new direction: “Fat Ham” at the Wilbury Theatre Group, and “La Tempestad — The Tempest” at Trinity Rep.
Artscape producer James Baumgartner spoke with the plays’ directors for this week’s show.

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‘God Talks to an Agnostic’ through nature in radio play about family and the Black church

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Where does an agnostic find hope in the face of the injustice of the world? And what happens when that agnostic starts hearing the voice of god in the rain? These are just a few of the themes of the radio play “God Talks to an Agnostic.” Written and directed by Don Mays the play explores the complicated role of the Black church in the life of a person struggling with their spirituality. The third season of “God Talks to an Agnostic” airs this weekend. Artscape producer James Baumgartner talked with Don earlier this week.

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