Lauren M. Gunderson Archives

Sabrina Lynne Sawyer, Burgess Byrd and Oneika Phillips take centerstage in the world premiere of “A Room in the Castle,” a re-envisioning of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” from the perspective of the women inside the castle walls. Performances begin March 4 and continue through April 6 at the Folger Theatre. (Courtesy of Mikki Schaffner)

Re-envisioning of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ Gives Three Women a Voice and ‘A Room In the Castle’

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Lauren M. Gunderson’s new play “A Room in the Castle” is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” from the perspectives of the women in the king’s court, featuring three Black women as the main characters.

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