WOMEN PLAYING HAMLET

“Women Playing Hamlet” by Willima Missouri Downs has an all female cast. In his day all Shakespeare’s characters were played by men, in Mr. Downs play four women play 19 parts, including male characters. This funny, thought provoking new work follows a quirky actress who struggles with being cast in the classic role of Hamlet. Many women have played Hamlet from Judi Dench to Dame Judith Anderson. The character of Jessica auditions for Ophelia but ends up playing the famous Danish Prince and comedy ensues!