May 29 at 8:00 pm – June 1 at 5:00 pm

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340 Maple Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024

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Gender Play or what you Will
Co-Created by Will Wilhelm & Erin Murray
Directed by Emily Tarquin
Produced by Brannon Bowers
Performed by Will Wilhelm
May 29 – June 1, 2025

Presented by Theater Alliance and Shakespeare Theatre Company
Presented at Theater Alliance’s World Pride Arts Hub

Will is a trans actor seeking purpose and belonging, and not seeing their story reflected in the 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 now becoming total besties and Will invites you to an impromptu party to celebrate this new friendship. For eight nights only, 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.