I Am William

Brodie, Leanna; Brodie, Leanna (Translator)

Brodie, Leanna

Translator

Je suis William

Theatre LeClou

2018-11-17

Montreal, Quebec

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Geographical setting: Historical period: 16th century. Characters: male adults: 2; female adults: 1. Play includes speeches suitable for actors auditioning, and for young actors.

Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory

English

Drama

Musical
Theatre for Young Audiences

cwrc:09366c4c-68a9-4eef-b6e2-a7209ed21bcd

2020-06-19T00:16:31.905Z

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.