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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Ankara Print Dresses? These Aren’t Shakespeare’s ‘Merry Wives.’ by Tariro Mzezewa

Shakespeare in the Park is back, and Dede Ayite’s West African-influenced costume designs are just as lively as Jocelyn Bioh’s adaptation.

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