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Adjoa Andoh on Shakespeare, Bridgerton and DEI: ‘I don’t have to be the only one in the room’
Acclaimed stage and screen actor has taken part in Washington DC’s Folger Shakespeare Library residency program during a troubling time for the Capitol
TL;DR
- Adjoa Andoh participated in a director's residency program at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C.
- She discussed her views on identity-conscious casting, using her productions of Richard II and III as examples.
- Andoh highlighted the importance of diversity and inclusion (DEI) in the arts and broader society, noting current challenges.
- She drew parallels between her experiences and the diverse casting in the Netflix series Bridgerton.
- Andoh shared personal anecdotes about her upbringing and how theater provided a transformative experience and career path.