Gender Play, or what you Will
co-created by Will Wilhelm and Erin Murray
directed by Emily Tarquin
performed by Will Wilhelm*
part of the Bingham Shakespeare Series
originally produced by Indianapolis Shakespeare Company
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Will is a trans actor seeking purpose and belonging, despite not seeing their story reflected in media or history. In their most desperate hour, they hold a seance to summon one of the oldest and queerest playwrights of the English language — William Shakespeare! The two are becoming total besties and Will invites you to an impromptu party to celebrate this new friendship. Join Will & Will as they reclaim the Bard’s old plays in all of their original homoerotic, cross-dressing, genderfluid glory. But to meet the guest of honor, we must perform the seance again, together. GENDER PLAY, OR WHAT YOU WILL promises a mystical journey of queer joy, laughter, tarot, and self-discovery through the classics.
Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes
Age Recommendation: 14+, accompanied by an adult
Content Warning: Production contains references to gender-based violence and discrimination and strong language including improvised language that may differ between performances. This is a non-exhaustive list, as it can be challenging to recognize how elements will affect individuals. Please email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org if you need more information.
Closed Captions: Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m. and Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
ASL Interpretation and Audio Description: Available on request. Email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org to make arrangements.
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Gender Play, or what you Will
Will is a trans actor seeking purpose and belonging, despite not seeing their story reflected in media or history. In their most desperate hour, they hold a seance to summon one of the oldest and queerest playwrights of the English language — William Shakespeare! The two are becoming total besties and Will invites you to an impromptu party to celebrate this new friendship. Join Will & Will as they reclaim the Bard’s old plays in all of their original homoerotic, cross-dressing, genderfluid glory. But to meet the guest of honor, we must perform the seance again, together. GENDER PLAY, OR WHAT YOU WILL promises a mystical journey of queer joy, laughter, tarot, and self-discovery through the classics.
Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes
Age Recommendation: 14+, accompanied by an adult
Content Warning: Production contains references to gender-based violence and discrimination and strong language including improvised language that may differ between performances. This is a non-exhaustive list, as it can be challenging to recognize how elements will affect individuals. Please email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org if you need more information.
Closed Captions: Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m. and Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
ASL Interpretation and Audio Description: Available on request. Email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org to make arrangements.
co-created by Will Wilhelm and Erin Murray
directed by Emily Tarquin
performed by Will Wilhelm*
part of the Bingham Shakespeare Series
originally produced by Indianapolis Shakespeare Company
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