About the show
Don't just watch Hamlet -- be Hamlet!
Becoming Hamlet is a participatory theater experience told entirely from Hamlet’s perspective, where the audience collectively becomes the prince. In this first-person adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic play, we invite you into Hamlet's inner world: to speak the speech, feel the feelings, and shape the unique character that emerges each night. Whether you choose to voice the text or watch the drama unfold from designated observer seating, a stellar cast of professional performers will facilitate your evening, meeting you exactly where you are.
FAQ
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An essential storytelling role: You are not just a spectator; you are a central dramatic presence.
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No wandering required: Unlike other immersive shows, you do not move through a maze-like environment.
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You are our scene partners: Audience members speak lines directly to the cast and shape the character in real-time.
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Driven by your authentic feelings: The story changes based on the genuine emotions you bring to the room.
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Every single night is different: Each crowd creates a completely unique, unrepeatable theatrical event.
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Participation is entirely optional. You can choose your preferred comfort level when you buy tickets.
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Join the collective Hamlet: Choose this option to actively voice the text and interact with the cast.
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Choose non-participatory seating: Select these designated seats to simply sit back, watch, and enjoy the production.
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No acting background is required. You do not need to be a trained actor or have any performance experience.
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No memorization is necessary. The professional ensemble acts as Facilitators to guide you through the action.
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You will be prompted. The cast will feed you lines clearly and naturally as the story progresses.
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Come as you are. No previous knowledge of Shakespeare's Hamlet is needed to participate.
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You get to speak Hamlet's text. You will deliver the prince's lines directly to the other characters.
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The cast reacts to you in real-time. Other characters look at you, address you, and treat you as the prince.
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Your delivery shapes the show. The exact way you show up and speak transforms the energy of each unique performance.
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Authenticity over performance. All you need to do is remain present and express whatever real emotions surface—like grief, love, or indecision.
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Becoming Hamlet is recommended for ages 10+.
Becoming Hamlet runs approximately 100 minutes with no intermission.
Yes! Becoming Hamlet is happy to welcome groups of 8+. Reach out to tickets@becominghamlet.com for more information. Special Student Group & Senior rates are available.
cast
tristan andre*
U/S
desiree baxter*
gertrude
sybille bruun
facilitator
jude feingold*
ophelia
truman gaudoin*
guildenstern
damon horowitz
hamlet guide
emily jackoway*
facilitator
addy jenkins
Facilitator/
fight Captain
steven lamont
laertes
david h. littleton*
claudius
equiano mosieri*
gravedigger/ghost
sevans martinez
facilitator
tyler moss*
horatio
jim prazton*
polonius
parmeet singh*
rosencrantz
* Indicates Member of Actors' Equity Association