is one of the most prominent theater companies in town, yet it doesn’t own a stage.
The organization shares its various stages — Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park, local schools and even city streets — with the public. With programs like , which tells a community’s story, that sharing comes with great responsibility.
This weekend, Shakespeare Festival presents its streetside production, a take on “King Lear” called “Blow, Winds” on the steps of the St. Louis Public Library’s downtown location.
In our latest we talk with Jennifer Wintzer, the festival’s director of community engagement and education, and “Blow, Winds” associate director Jacqueline Thompson.

Lamar Harris scored the production, to be sung by the Central Baptist Church Choir and directed by the Rev. Chris Watkins. The step team will also perform.
Look for new every few weeks on our website. You can also find all previous podcasts focusing on a diverse collection of visual and performing artists, and subscribe to Cut & Paste
The podcast is sponsored by
Follow Nancy and Jeremy on Twitter: ,
Please help © 2024 find creative people to feature on Cut & Paste.