Bagley Wright Theatre Equivocation Written by Bill Cain Directed by Bill Rauch November 18 - December 13, 2009 Running Time: 2 hours and 55 minutes with one intermission
VIDEO: Equivocation Sneak Preview See scenes from the play plus interviews with the playwright, director, and actors (in less than 3 minutes!).
Know Before You Go: A Crash Course on the Play It’s London, 1606. William Shakespeare (in the play spelled Shagspeare, or Shag) has just been made an offer he can’t refuse: King James I wants him to write a play about the recently foiled Gunpowder Plot. Read More...(download pdf)
Who’s Who: Equivocation’s characters—and the historical figures behind them Historical figures and events inspired Bill Cain’s Equivocation—but as in any artistic work, urban legends and Cain’s imagination created certain plot points. Here’s a look at the truth and fiction of the characters featured in this play. Read More...
Pay to Play: How King James’ money influenced Shakespeare’s works It’s nice to think playwrights write for the sheer love of the art. But most writers can’t help but consider, “Can I get paid for this?” and “Will people pay to see this?” This isn’t a modern notion… Read More...
Shakespeare in Love, etc.: The many fictional portrayals of The Bard William Shakespeare’s plays are widely produced around the world, but our fascination with him goes beyond the playwright’s words. Did he really write all of those plays? What was his relationship with his family really like? How the heck do we spell his name anyway? Read More...
Religion, Politics, and Theatre: The role of Jesuits in Equivocation In Equivocation, King James wants Shakespeare to write a play about the Gunpowder Plot. But as Shakespeare begins to dig into what really happened, he uncovers some surprising truths, including the role of Jesuit priests. Read More...
