Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan breaking the mold in 32nd season
For their 32nd season, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan has prepared something a little different for audiences. Not only are they expanding to three shows, but they’re putting a post-modern twist on a Shakespeare classic while still keeping with their ‘something for everyone’ ethos.
Under the vision of artistic producer Will Brooks and directed by Anita Smith, they’ve turned the story of Julius Caesar into the story of Julia Caesar in their all-female production. Adapted by Canadian playwright Tracy Power, Brooks says J. Caesar gives them opportunity to let their female actors shine in a way they rarely get to do.
“In most of Shakespeare’s plays there are great roles for women, but they’re normally off to the side a bit. By doing an all-female version, we get a chance to give all the meaty roles to our female talent and bring in these fantastic voices and artistic points of view we don’t get the chance to show our audiences very much.”