Shakespearean Insights

Shakespearean Insights: The Founding Fathers and Shakepeare

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A statue of U.S. founding father Thomas Jefferson in Boston, Massachusetts.
David Trinks

Jason King Jones discusses how some of the U.S. founding fathers found inspiration in William Shakespeare's plays.

Learn more about the legendary playwright, his performances and more on Shakespearean Insights, produced in partnership with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.

Jason King Jones is the host of Shakespearean Insights on WDIY. He is the Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.