Teen Performers Wanted for "Hamlet" Play
Seeking performers ages 13-18 years old for the "Hamlet" Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The most powerful, influential, and important play of all time. William Shakespeare's greatest tragedy takes on murder, madness, despair, revenge, and death. “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” King Hamlet is dead, and his brother Claudius has taken the throne. Prince Hamlet is haunted by the ghost of his father, begging him to avenge his murder. Hamlet agrees to avenge his father's death but is paralyzed by the grisly task ahead. Hamlet's family tears itself apart as their country prepares for war. Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of Denmark. Additional info: Please prepare a one-minute Shakespeare monologue. Callbacks: Wednesday, January 18, 6-10 pm. First Rehearsal is Monday, January 23 from 6-10 pm. Performs April 28-May 7, 2023. Note that the fee applies. If interested, please apply.
22 roles
Son of the late king and nephew of the present king, Claudius
King of Denmark, Hamlet's uncle and brother to the former king
Queen of Denmark and Hamlet's mother
Chief counsellor to the king.
Polonius's daughter.
Friend of Hamlet
Polonius's son.
Courtier.
Courtier.
Courtier, friend of Hamlet.
Courtier, a friend of Hamlet.
A courtier.
An officer.
An officer.
A soldier.
Polonius's servant
The ghost of Hamlet's father.
Prince of Norway
A pair of sextons.