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Hamlet

  • adapted and directed by Grant Fitch

Auditions: TBA

Performances: June 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, & 20

Sundays are at 3:00pm.  Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 8:00pm

 

Synopsis:

Hamlet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare that follows Prince Hamlet of Denmark as he seeks revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, taken the throne, and married his mother. As Hamlet descends into existential doubt and feigned (or real) madness, the court unravels in betrayal, madness, and death.

Content warning - This play deals with death and violence

 

Rehearsals:

There will be a read-thru/cast meeting around March 23 (exact date TBD)

Rehearsals will start April 13th

Rehearsals will be Monday thru Thursday 7:00pm to 9:30pm.  The schedule may change/go later for the last week or so of rehearsals.

 

What to Prepare:

Nothing, auditions will consist of readings from the script
Please bring a list of any conflicts in April, May & June

Cast Requirements:

All cast members need to be at least 18 years old.  Some people may play multiple roles.

 

Hamlet
Ophelia
Laertes
Horatio
Rosencrantz
Guildenstern
Claudius
Gertrude
Polonius
Ghost of Hamlet's Father
Osric
Priest
1-2 Servants
3-5 Guards
3-5 Players
2 Gravediggers

General Audition Notes

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  • 4th Street Theater is a non-paid non-equity theatre.  (all-volunteer)
  • Sorry, we do not offer any paid positions or internships.
  • No previous acting experience is required to audition for us.
  • Actors are required to audition separately for each show they are interested in.  We do not have a set troupe/group of actors for a season/year.
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