Women of Will

Nigel and Tina

Take a thrilling ride through history with some of Shakespeare’s wittiest, wisest, bravest and sexiest heroines as seen through the eyes of world-renowned performer and teacher Tina Packer. Women of Will is the culmination of Packer’s lifelong passion for Shakespeare and has been hailed as “a dazzling and illuminating piece of work.” Witness a master of her craft in action in this special regional premiere performance.

Directed by Eric Tucker
Starring Tina Packer and Nigel Gore

March 16 - 27, 2011, at the Duke Energy Theatre at Spirit Square (345 N. College St.)

Wednesdays - Thursdays at 7:30pm*
Fridays - Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sunday matinees March. 20 and 27 at 3:00pm

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* Wednesday, March 16 is a special “Pay What You Can” performance ($10 minimum suggested donation per person).

Free Workshop with Tina Packer

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Tina Packer “Ms. Packer glows with the energy of a quick, bright mind discovering — and enjoying — itself. Riding those words like an expert equestrian…” – Ben Brantley, NY Times

“A dazzling and illuminating piece of work. For anyone who cares about women, Shakespeare, or especially women in Shakespeare, it’s not to be missed.” – Louise Kennedy, Boston Globe

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Listen to Tina Packer discuss Women of Will on NPR’s On Point (http://www.onpointradio.org/2010/06/tina-packers-women-of-shakespeare)

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Women of Will

Free Workshop with Tina Packer