from Facebook: the first black woman to play Hamlet?

by MaryAnn Johanson

Wed, Dec 16, 2015

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Nathan

Thu, Dec 17, 2015 1:11am

She’s almost too cool to play Hamlet, every version of Hamlet I’ve seen cast him as a winy tool.

MaryAnn Johanson

reply to Nathan

Thu, Dec 17, 2015 10:38pm

Maybe she found something new in the character!

Nathan

reply to MaryAnn Johanson

Sat, Dec 19, 2015 2:06am

Well, she impressed someone during casting so that’d be a safe bet to make. I’m glad they didn’t feel the need to gender or “race” swap anyone just because of who’s playing the lead.

althea

Thu, Dec 17, 2015 3:48pm

Oh, this is one of the best reasons to read you, MaryAnn. I learn cool new things in the morning. (I learn other stuff too, that don’t make me smile, but still good for me.)