The Theatre at Monmouth brings “Hamlet” to the Grand!

Ellsworth, Maine - Theatre at Monmouth brings William Shakespeare’s Hamlet to The Grand in downtown Ellsworth with on Wednesday, October 24th at 7pm with a special workshop for middle-school and high school students at 4pm!


Shakespeare’s murder/revenge tragedy of a court in crisis and a young man at a crossroads replete with ghosts, swordplay, and betrayal has fascinated audiences and actors alike for more than 400 years.  The Grand welcomes Theatre at Monmouth’s educational and performance touring program, Shakespeare in Maine Communities, with their condensed production of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Hamlet”.  Seven actors from the company take on this murder/revenge tragedy of a court in crisis and a young man at a crossroads, replete with ghosts, swordplay, and betrayal, in a tense and passionate 90 minutes. Of the Mad Men-inspired adaptation, director Dawn McAndrews explains, “Setting the play in the 60s amidst the corporate hierarchy and gender politics of the time supports the adaptation’s driving focuses on the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and the tenuous power of the state.” “Hamlet” features Max Waszak in the title role, Grace Bauer as Gertrude, Will Harrell as Claudius and the Ghost, Katie Sasso as Ophelia, Jay Shepherd as Horatio and the Player Queen, Michael Thomas as Laertes and the Player King, and Wendy Way as Polonius. Set by Jim Alexander; costumes by Jonna Klaiber.

Theater at Monmouth provides a variety of workshops and extended residencies for students to study and explore classic literature through performance. Since 2005, TAM has taken the Bard on the road with Shakespeare in Maine Communities—60 to 90-minute adaptations of Shakespeare with 5 to 8 actors. Plays are fully designed, rehearsed, and tour to schools and community centers. The target grade levels for this tour are middle and high schools; previous tours have reached more than 6,000 students.On Wednesday, October 24th, in addition to their 7pm performance, TAM will present a workshop at 4pm for any interested middle-school or students, high school students (or adults) who wish to learn more about “Hamlet” and study the play’s story, character and themes.

Bring a friend and share the experience at The Grand. The Theatre at Monmouth Shakespeare in Maine Communities’ production of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” on Wednesday, October 24th at 7pm with a special workshop for middle-school and high school students (and adults) at 4pm.

Tickets are $15 for Performance Only Admission, $15 for Workshop Only Admission and $25 for both Performance and Workshop and are available at The Grand Box Office (207) 667-9500 or online at www.grandonline.org.

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