Henry VI, Part 2

"This translation takes a deep dive into the language of Shakespeare and updates passages that are archaic and difficult to the modern ear and matches them with the syntax and lyricism of the rest of the play, essentially translating archaic Shakespeare into a contemporary voice"--

Douglas Langworthy (1959-2020) was the literary director at the Denver Center Theatre Company, where he participated in the development of many plays and musicals. Langworthy served as dramaturg and director of play development at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey, for two years and director of literary development and dramaturgy at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for seven.