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Which Way, L.A.?

LA's Shakespeare in the Park

With all the festivals and "productions in the park," Shakespeare is as much a part of summer as the beach or baseball. One of Southern California's most prominent examples is the Independent Shakespeare Company .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

With all the festivals and "productions in the park," Shakespeare is as much a part of summer as the beach or baseball. One of Southern California's most prominent examples is the Independent Shakespeare Company. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez speaks with director Melissa Chalsma about the joys and challenges of producing Shakespeare on a rock bottom budget, and meets some of ISC's actors, including Luis Galindo, who's playing Macbeth.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Saul Gonzalez

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