TROY -- Troy University Public Radio announces the broadcast "Shakespeare in American Life," three hour-long programs that explore the extraordinary influence of William Shakespeare on American performance, education and popular culture.

Narrated by actor Sam Waterston, "Shakespeare in American Life" airs at 3 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays.

Created to mark the 75th anniversary of the Folger Shakespeare Library, the series brings the library's collection alive through a rich fabric of sound, overlaid with the voices of American educators, directors, producers, scholars and even a few familiar politicians. The Folger has also produced a resource-rich Web site — www.folger.edu/americanlife — to complement the series that is packed with photography, audio and video material, expanded coverage of many topics, lesson plans for teachers and even games for kids. 

“Shakespeare in American Life,” will be broadcast June 2, 9 and 16 on Troy University Public Radio.

The Troy University Public Radio network serves listeners in central and east Alabama on WTSU 89.9 FM Troy and Montgomery, southeast Alabama and the north Florida Panhandle on WRWA 88.7 FM Dothan, and southwest Georgia on WTJB 91.7 FM Columbus and Phenix City.

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