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Podcast: Art Works Podcast
Episode: Exploring the New Horizons of the Folger Shakespeare Theatre with Karen Ann Daniels
Description: Karen Ann Daniels explores her dual roles at the Folger Shakespeare Library as the Director of Programming and Artistic Director at the Folger Theatre, and her innovative approach to programming and audience engagement in the evolving landscape of theater post-pandemic.
Daniels discusses her arrival at the Folger during a period of significant change, including the pandemic, racial reckoning, and major renovations, and how these challenges presented unique opportunities for outreach and community engagement. We talk about her experiences with New York City's Public Theatre and her initiatives with San Diego’s The Old Globe, her philosophy of re...