I HATE SHAKESPEARE

Gina Femia is a playwright. William Shakespeare is a playwright, too - maybe you've heard of him? Through the lens of different Shakespeare plays, and juxtaposing him with the abusive relationships that defined their coming of age, Gina discusses how experience with the Bard has shaped their origin story as a playwright.

Gina Femia is a playwright. William Shakespeare is a playwright, too - maybe you've heard of him? Through the lens of different Shakespeare plays, and juxtaposing him with the abusive relationships that defined their coming of age, Gina discusses how experience with the Bard has shaped their origin story as a playwright.

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I HATE SHAKESPEARE

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  • Agnes Palfi: I HATE SHAKESPEARE

    I like the way the overflowing emotion and the feeling of not being able to escape Shakespeare show how deeply he can stay present in her life, constantly reflecting the depth of the plays. With this, a lifelong interaction unfolds in front of us.

    I like the way the overflowing emotion and the feeling of not being able to escape Shakespeare show how deeply he can stay present in her life, constantly reflecting the depth of the plays. With this, a lifelong interaction unfolds in front of us.

  • Shaun Leisher: I HATE SHAKESPEARE

    Gina Femia (one of the best contemporary playwrights) takes on William Shakespeare (some playwright people think is one of the best). The thing is I don't Gina hates Shakespeare. They actually have a lot of affection for him. They just don't get all the hype. Also, this play isn't really about Shakespeare anyways. It's about finding one's voice, surviving abusive relationships and giving one's self over to art. I couldn't help but here Gina's voice the entire time I read it but I do hope other actors will get a crack at it.

    Gina Femia (one of the best contemporary playwrights) takes on William Shakespeare (some playwright people think is one of the best). The thing is I don't Gina hates Shakespeare. They actually have a lot of affection for him. They just don't get all the hype. Also, this play isn't really about Shakespeare anyways. It's about finding one's voice, surviving abusive relationships and giving one's self over to art. I couldn't help but here Gina's voice the entire time I read it but I do hope other actors will get a crack at it.

  • Nick Malakhow: I HATE SHAKESPEARE

    Beautiful, vulnerable, and heartfelt solo show that balances drama and humor so well! While the focus is on art and Gina's journey of defining themselves and their voice as a playwright, anyone who has had to live "in reaction to" the "norm," the canon, cis-hetero-patriarchy will find much to latch onto and relate to here. The moments in time are well-chosen and well-defined, the plays referenced are examined and utilized impactfully, and the storytelling is compelling, hilarious, and poignant.

    Beautiful, vulnerable, and heartfelt solo show that balances drama and humor so well! While the focus is on art and Gina's journey of defining themselves and their voice as a playwright, anyone who has had to live "in reaction to" the "norm," the canon, cis-hetero-patriarchy will find much to latch onto and relate to here. The moments in time are well-chosen and well-defined, the plays referenced are examined and utilized impactfully, and the storytelling is compelling, hilarious, and poignant.

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Mirrorbox, Year 2023
  • Type Reading, Organization SUNY Oswego, Year 2022
  • Type Workshop, Organization The Kraine Theater, Year 2021

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Bag&Baggage, Year 2023