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Whitney White's 'All Is But Fantasy' Reimagines Shakespeare

1/20/2026

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Whitney White, a Tony-nominated director, stages her gig-theatre production 'All Is But Fantasy' with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The show intertwines characters from Shakespeare's plays and centers on female ambition, power, and mortality.
The production connects Shakespeare to contemporary issues such as domestic abuse and highlights White's call for broader representation in theatre.

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Story summary

Whitney White, a Tony-nominated director, stages her gig-theatre production 'All Is But Fantasy' with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The show intertwines characters from Shakespeare's plays and centers on female ambition, power, and mortality.
The production connects Shakespeare to contemporary issues such as domestic abuse and highlights White's call for broader representation in theatre.