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Praise for Shakespeare and Latinidad
“Shakespeare and Latinidad is an accessible volume that sheds light on understudied areas of both Latine theatre studies and Shakespeare studies. Those working in either area will find it an informative study of empowering theatrical practices.” - Theatre Journal
“Shakespeare and Latinidad interrogates and dismantles preconceptions and assumptions regarding the role of Shakespeare plays in Latinx theatre, shines a light on the many possibilities and visible shortcomings of ‘making Shakespeare Latinx,’ and fundamentally establishes the convergent field of Latinx Shakespeares.” – Theatre Annual
“This collection helps to anchor Shakespeare in the here and now, reflecting, refracting, and imperfectly capturing the diverse realities of Latinx peoples in the United States today.” – Latin American Theatre Review
“Shakespeare and Latinidad articulates a theater that responds to the diversity and demands of the present. This useful and necessary collection also reminds us, as artists, scholars, and advocates, of the roles we might play to address the interlocking injustices of linguistic colonialism, economic exploitation, and immigration policy.” – Borrowers and Lenders
“Edited by Carla Della Gatta and Trevor Boffone, Shakespeare and Latinidad brings together a community of scholars, theorists, practitioners, and activists to encourage us to slow down on the how and truly listen to the whats and whys that brought the diverse ensemble to Shakespeare.” – Comparative Drama
Read the Introduction here
The images in the book were created by Latinx artists. Both images are versions of the Calaveraspeare, a "portmanteau of calavera (the Spanish word for skeleton) and Shakespeare’s name. . . Calaveraspeare is a contradiction in and of itself."
Artwork by José Pulido
(see more of his artwork here)
