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Ira’s Shakespeare Dream

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Ira Aldridge dreamed of being on stage sooner or later performing the great works of William Shakespeare. He spent each and every chance he got at the local theaters, memorizing each and every actor s lines for all of Shakespeare s plays. Ira just knew he can be a great Shakespearean actor if only given the chance. But in the early 1800s, only white actors were allowed to perform Shakespeare. Ira s only option was once to perform musical numbers at the all-black theater in NY city. Regardless of being discouraged by his teacher and father, Ira determinedly pursued his dream and set off to England, the land of Shakespeare. There, Ira honed his acting skills and eventually performed at the acclaimed Theatre Royal Haymarket. Through perseverance and determination, Ira became one of the vital celebrated Shakespearean actors during Europe. Illustrated by award-winning artist Floyd Cooper, Ira s Shakespeare Dream is an interesting tribute to the inspiring life of Ira Aldridge, and to the renowned works of William Shakespeare.

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