Colorblind Shakespeare

<p>The systematic practice of non-traditional or colorblind casting began with Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival in the 1950s. Although colorblind casting has been practiced for half a century now it still inspires vehement controversy and debate.<br>This collection of fourteen original essays explores both the production history of colorblind casting in cultural terms and the theoretical implications of this practice for reading Shakespeare in a contemporary context.</p>