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About the show
"This IS THE SHOW for you!” —Front Row Center
You are Becoming Hamlet.
Each night, actors and audience come together to create a Hamlet that will never exist again. You're not just watching a play, you're inside the action, seeing what Hamlet sees and shaping how it unfolds. No two performances are alike in this 100-minute experience. A whole new Hamlet, every time.
There is no Hamlet without you.
Active Participation
If you're enthusiastic to sit on stage and be in the center of the drama, click the link below and choose the Active Participation seating.
Our facilitators will guide you to step into the action during the show.
Optional Participation
If you're curious to witness this new production, but not sure if you want to be in the spotlight, click the link below and choose seating in Optional Participation section.
There are still opportunities to participate but no obligation to join in.
cast
tristan andre
facilitator
desiree baxter
gertrude
jude feingold
ophelia
truman gaudoin
guildenkrantz
damon horowitz
hamlet guide
emily jackoway
facilitator
addy jenkins
Facilitator
steven lamont
laertes
david h. littleton
claudius
sevans martinez
facilitator
equiano mosieri
gravedigger/ghost
tyler moss
horatio
jim praTZon
polonius
The Actors and Stage Managers are appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association
creative team
creative team
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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.