Shakespeare’s friends decide to publish his complete works after he dies. Gunderson captures moments of grief and humor in such a beautiful way. She’s quickly become one of my favorite playwrights. Her characters spoke of plays and Shakespeare’s work with the same reverence and awe that I feel when seeing a powerful production.

“Laughter must be death’s greatest defiance I think.”

“Every day is someone’s worst. At least ours we had together.” ( )