Time is out of joint
Our Hamlet is set in some re-imagined late 1700s–early 1800s Danish court, although both time and place are unpinned from historical accuracy. The artistic focus is to create a place and time far from our own in which costuming establishes the majesty of Court, while allowing the actors free movement.
Unlike many contemporary productions, in our play, swords don’t become guns, and yet our soldiers carry muskets. Our Ghost dresses as a Medieval soldier to ensure some recognition that he appears from another time and dimension.
Though this be Madness, yet there is Method in it…
Although formally titled The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, we did not focus solely on Hamlet’s flaws. Our play searches for the humor embedded throughout the play, which is often lost in film adaptations. Claudius knows to a certain extent what Hamlet is up to and Hamlet knows what Claudius is up to. Revenge and madness triumph.
Cast and Crew
Hamlet: Leo Blais Leo Blais
Claudius: Chris Little Matthew Foley
Gertrude: Christina Grillo Mia Ferreira
Ghost: Austin Mathieson Frank Schuth
Horatio: Alexis Turchetta Alexis Turchetta
Polonius: Robert Way (1/17, 1/18), Alexander Hartgrove (1/19, 1/20)
Laertes: Caitlyn Lee Caitlyn Lee
Ophelia: Claudia Marchionda Madison Tribuna
Rosencrantz: Stephanie Cutler Stephanie Cutler
Guildenstern: Danny Hernon Danny Hernon
Osric: Ben Kerns Kathryn Klinz
Marcellus: Ben Wong Nick Gassoway
Bernardo: Imani Mitchell Nichole Ring
Francisco: Erin Feeney Erin Feeney
Gravedigger: Austin Mathieson Austin Mathieson
Clowns: Dina Delic, Sam Smith Luis Cheuh, Deirdre Sandstrum
Ambassador: Erin Feeney Erin Feeney
Fortinbras: Tom Little Tom Little
Player King: Anthony Zona Anthony Zona
Player Queen: Erin Feeney Erin Feeney
Players: Ben Wong, Nick Gassoway, Dina Delic
Directors: John Quinn and Mia Ferreira
Stage Manager: Brigid Sandstrum
Fight Choreography: Ian Cardoni
Sound Board Operator: Riley Degre, Zachary Sitar
Lighting Design: Rob Strano
Costume Design: Brigid Sandstrum, Alexis Turchetta, Tess Gautreaux
Set Design: James Bowers