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“Ophelia Underwater” rewrites a Shakespearean classic

By Sophie Butler-Rahman | April 28, 2022

This past weekend, “Ophelia Underwater,” a play by Janielle Kastner, had its run in the Hepburn Zoo theater. Set in her dying moments, Ophelia uses the last minutes of her life to share her story. 

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“Botticelli in the Fire” wows audiences in their completely sold-out run

By Sophie Butler-Rahman | April 21, 2022

Representation in theatre is an important mechanism for paving the way for underrepresented artists to share their stories. “Botticelli in the Fire” cemented its legacy as a show to be talked about for years to come, with its unique approach to theatre and adeptness in broaching its subject matter. ...

Sophie Butler-Rahman

“Ophelia Underwater” rewrites a Shakespearean classic

“Botticelli in the Fire” wows audiences in their completely sold-out run

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