Gender Play, or what you Will

Will invites you to an impromptu party to celebrate their new friendship with one of the oldest and queerest playwrights of the English language – William Shakespeare! Total besties Will & Will reclaim the Bard’s old plays in all their original homoerotic, cross-dressing, gender-fluid glory. Following a wildly successful run with About Face Theatre in 2023, Gender Play, or what you Will returns to Chicago for another mystical journey of queer joy, laughter, tarot and self-discovery.

This performance will include a special celebration of About Face Theatre's 30th anniversary, including a post-show conversation with Artistic Director Megan Carney and Director of Education and Artistic Programming Dionne Addai. Along with performer Will Wilhelm, they will discuss new work, queer resilience, and demystifying the journey from page to stage.