Ahead of his time in so many ways, Shakespeare utilized the “gender-swap” as a theatrical device to create the unforgettable characters in both Twelfth Night and As You Like It. Today, as we continue to explore the world of “cross-gendered” and “gender-neutral” casting, we find ourselves in exciting new territories, for both actors and audience. Company members Seana McKenna, Beryl Bain, Michelle Giroux and Jessica B. Hill join Toronto Star critic and Brock University professor Karen Fricker to discuss the opportunities, discoveries and challenges they’ve experienced being inside roles traditionally played by their male colleagues.

In photo: Seana McKenna, company member