Shakespearean Insights

Jason King Jones discusses the profound impact of William Shakespeare, including The Washington Post naming him "the man of the millennium" in 2000.

Jason King Jones talks about the power of Shakespeare's language to move an audience — and influence our actions in the real world.

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

Jason King Jones describes the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s rehearsals, and how a complete understanding of Shakespeare’s works translates to an excellent audience experience.

Jason King Jones talks about how some of Shakespeare’s characters have made it into space, as the names of satellites of Uranus.

Jason King Jones talks about how going to a theater was a new experience in the age of Shakespeare, and Jones also touches on one of the most famous theaters of the era — The Globe Theatre.

Jason King Jones talks about how Shakespeare's plays were, in a way, actually written for kids, as young children likely took the stage to play the role of some of the playwright’s famous characters.

Jason King Jones describes how many popular musicals trace their origins back to Shakespeare festivals, as well as the common traits shared between musicals and Shakespeare’s plays.

Jason King Jones talks about how prevalent Shakespeare theaters, performances and festivals are across the United States including Pennsylvania’s official festival, located right here in the Lehigh Valley.

Jason King Jones says Shakespeare’s work is far from “esoteric” in the modern day; instead, the Bard of Avon consistently remains the most-produced playwright across the United States.