Becoming Hamlet

About the Show

Don't just watch Hamlet—be Hamlet!

Becoming Hamlet is a participatory theater experience where you step into the role of Hamlet. In this new adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, we invite the audience into Hamlet's inner world, to feel what it is like to be Hamlet. You will speak the speech, feel the feelings, and shape the unique hamlet that emerges at each performance. A stellar cast of performers will facilitate your participation, meeting you where you are, and bridging your entrance into Hamlet's heightened realm. Come join us!

There are three sections available to experience Becoming Hamlet:

The Lords Chairs – Active Participation

Seated on-stage and in the front row, individuals seated in The Lords Chairs will be actively called upon to participate throughout the performance. Audience members will be asked to stand or recite lines of text from their seats.

The Chorus Chairs – Light Participation

Seated in the middle of the theatre, The Chorus Chairs will be guided throughout the performance to participate in a primarily group setting, or with an occasional brief line.

The Citizens Chairs – No Participation

Seated at the back of the theatre, this section is meant to observe the action with no expectation or pressure to participate.

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