When Margaret Shakespeare – William’s sister – writes her remarkable plays, she must do so secretly, under cover of night… because in 1577, a girl of thirteen who can read and write is in danger of being burned as a witch. And after all, as her intimidating father keeps reminding her, a woman’s place is in the home… next to a big pile of laundry. Once the sweet but decidedly average William discovers his sister’s astonishing talent, a chain of events is set in motion that will change both their lives forever. What happens to women of genius in a world that wants only to silence them? Can a sister’s determination, and a brother’s unfailing love, really conquer all? This musical tackles the big feminist questions with wit, brio, and infectious energy. This play is translated from Je Suis William by Rébecca Déraspe.
