Ophelia

The first week of my workshop series Women and Anger in Shakespeare will focus on Ophelia.

Imagine.

You like this guy, he likes you back. You date for a bit, then he breaks up with you and doesn't tell you why.

It's okay. You move on, you're young.

Then one day, he shows up in your bedroom, wearing nothing but a shirt, says nothing, and leaves.

A few days later, he comes to you and says, "all men suck, join a convent."

Then, a few days later, he kills your dad.

Would you be angry?

Through a tea ritual, discussion and text-based analysis, we will uncover Ophelia's rage, let her speak, and find what we can in her story that can help us today.

Grief misread as madness. Rage diluted into flowers and song.

This week, we explore Ophelia, a woman pressed into obedience until her voice fractures, revealing anger that the world refuses to name.

We’ll dive into:

• How her emotions are controlled, dismissed, and medicalized

• The social punishment of women who refuse to smile through pain

• Her songs as coded protest, resistance, and truth-telling

• What fury sounds like when it has nowhere safe to go

You’ll work with one of Ophelia’s monologues or songs, uncovering the burning edges of her heartbreak. Then you’ll create your own piece: a response that insists her sorrow and her fury are inseparable and valid.

Tea ritual + grounding

Creative exploration + guided performance

Supportive community + courage to speak fire

All levels welcome. No Shakespeare or acting experience required. Come light a candle, breathe deep, and let her voice break open the silence.

Join Ophelia and I on January 21st, 2026

Reserve your spot here

Space is limited.