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Valley City High School to Stage "Enter the Body" March 1-3
The play is a love letter to and critique of Shakespeare, exploring the stories of his dead female characters.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Valley City High School Theater Department will present "Enter the Body," an adaptation by Joy McCullough, on March 1-3 at the school theater. The play features Shakespeare's dead women gathering backstage to share their stories and explore how things might have been different if they had been given a choice.
Why it matters
The play provides a platform for young women to reclaim the narratives of Shakespeare's female characters, who often met tragic ends, and explore themes of trauma, resilience, and the power of female solidarity.
The details
In "Enter the Body," the older female Shakespearean characters are resigned to their fates, while the younger ones grow tired of dying night after night on stage. They begin sharing their stories, starting with a comedic speed-through of plays like "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "King Lear," before delving deeper into how their lives might have unfolded differently if they had been given a choice.
- The play will be performed at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, and 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, March 2-3.
- The performances will take place at the Valley City High School Theater, using the W1 entrance.
The players
Joy McCullough
The playwright who adapted "Enter the Body" from Shakespeare's works.
Valley City High School Theater Department
The group presenting the production of "Enter the Body" at the school theater.
What’s next
Tickets for the performances are $8 for adults, free for Valley City Public School students with a GoFan Season Pass, and $5 for students who do not attend Valley City Public School.
The takeaway
This production of "Enter the Body" provides a unique opportunity for the community to engage with and reflect on the narratives of Shakespeare's female characters, while also celebrating the creativity and talent of the Valley City High School Theater Department.
