This is Episode 1 of Exploring Shakespeare's Othello. To access all following episodes, join the club at exploringthegreats.com

In this first episode, John and James set the stage, jumping into Othello’s opening scene and introducing themes that will echo throughout the text, including love, power, and race. They each draw on their unique perspectives as actor and Shakespeare scholar, reflecting on their personal connections to the play, discussing Othello's rich performance history, and providing historical context for what's to come.

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