Jessie Miller, The Justice (Waltham, MA) 

March 4, 2014

We’ve all read Shakespeare, though I spent most of my high school literature class lost in the Shakespearean language. However, Shakespeare does offer universal themes that are open to interpretation. In a departure from the Master of Fine Arts’ traditional productions, Laura Jo Trexler MFA ’14 presented her own original one-woman musical romp, Play On!, that reimagines Shakespearean heroines.

The performance, which was staged in Spingold Theater Center’s Merrick Theater this past weekend, consisted of eight vignettes—each focusing on a different woman—as well as a concluding song. What’s interesting about Play On! is that it wasn’t a formal performance, but actually a performance-style workshop for Trexler. Following the show, Trexler also welcomed feedback and suggestions during a talkback. […continued]

Play On!

Created and performed by Laura Jo Trexler

Directed by Professor Marya Lowry

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