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Theater with Lily Janiak - Skyler Cooper on playing Othello from two genders

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Theater critic Lily Janiak talks with transgender actor Skyler Cooper about playing the title role in “Othello” as a woman and then as a man — from Impact Theatre’s so-called “lesbian” production, in 2005, to Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s production, now running through July 21.Produced by Lily Janiak. Theme music by Steven Boyle.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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