# S2E2 - Shakespeare and the American Experience

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Podcast: [As You Mic It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/as-you-mic-it-7266755)
Published: 2025-11-10T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pashakespeare.org/captivate-podcast/america250
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/55c6987f-9937-4cae-a664-fe075a67a821.mp3
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## Resource

PA Shakespeare Festival continues its second season of As You Mic It with a conversation that explores Shakespeare as "America's Playwright." In this episode, hosts Jason King Jones , Kim Carson , and Connie Behringer reflect on the role of theatre in the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and how Shakespeare’s work continues to shape our understanding of democracy, identity, and community. Later in the episode, JKJ sits with author and scholar James Shapiro , whose books Shakespeare in a Divided America and The Playbook examine how the Bard’s voice has echoed through centuries of American history. Together, they consider why Shakespeare still matters to audiences today and what his legacy means in defining the American experience. In A Peek Behind the Curtain , the team shares a behind-the-scenes look at PSF’s casting process that brings the Festival’s Legends and Legacy theme to life. Hosted by: Jason King Jones, Connie Behringer, and Kim Carson Featuring: James Shapiro (Producer's Note: This episode was recorded prior to the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney. In conversation with James Shapiro, Mr. Cheney is referenced in connection to his readership and engagement with Shakespearean scholarship. We’ve chosen to maintain the reference in this episode and extend our respect to Mr. Cheney’s family.) Twelfth Night | Great Performances | PBS @pashakespeare - Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on Facebook! James Shapiro Mentioned in this episode: Become an Underwriter Today! Contact podcast@pashakespeare.org for more information. Collaboration makes great theatre! Become a supporter, today! https://pashakespeare.org/support/ Join us at the Bard and Beyond Book Club For more details, visit pashakespeare.org/bookclub Be a Maker of Theatre Support PSF: https://pa…

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