Sights + Sounds: Ted Lange's 'Shakespeare Over My Shoulder'

Crosscurrents · May 21, 2026 · 8m

William Shakespeare is possibly the most widely recognized writer in western literature… but did he actually write every single thing he gets credit for? It’s a controversial question that many have explored over the years. Including playwright and Oakland native Ted Lange.His new play “Shakespeare Over My Shoulder” is a production of the San Francisco Based African-American Shakespeare Company. KALW’s Jenee Darden spoke with Ted Lange for “The Sights + Sounds Show.” Here’s an excerpt of their conversation.