In the 1942 setting of George Brant's play 'Into the Breeches', the Oberon Playhouse faces a casting crisis due to men being away at war. The artistic director's wife proposes a creative solution: she will direct the production with an all-female cast. Despite their lack of experience, the dedicated women come together to revive Shakespeare's history plays. The plot explores themes of empowerment and creativity while addressing funding challenges and the mixing of traditional roles. The production runs from July 11 to August 3 at Masquers Playhouse, alongside SPARC Theater's adaptation of 'Sir John Falstaff and the Merry Wives of Windsor'.
Brant masterfully crafts a hilarious 'play within a play' scenario, where women step into men's roles, showcasing the resourcefulness and determination of women in 1942.
The Oberon Playhouse presents 'Into the Breeches', a testament to female empowerment in theater, offering a creative solution to wartime casting challenges.
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