James Shapiro on the "Voodoo Macbeth"

In his new book, the always insightful James Shapiro takes a close look at the 1936 Federal Theater Project production of *Macbeth* -- performed in Harlem with an all-black cast and directed by Orson Welles. It caused a sensation, both positive and negative; it led to yet another flare-up of America's ongoing culture wars. From our friends at the Folger Shakespeare Library (which reopens to the public later this month!).  

https://www.folger.edu/blogs/shakespeare-and-beyond/a-memorable-macbeth-setting-the-scottish-play-in-19th-century-haiti/