Hamlet
Seventh Street Theater (formerly New Theater)
536 N 7th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809, USA
Indiana
39.47329630000001
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Description
The Indiana State University Department of Theater presents:
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Craig Robinson
November 14-17, 2024
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 PM; Sunday at 1:30 PM
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ABOUT THE PLAY: The year is 1986. Rock music fandoms everywhere are witnessing the pop music takeover. From the rise of synth pop to the beginnings of MTV, a war in the music world is taking place. Old Hamlet, the frontman of the chart-topping rock band “The Denmarks” has died, leaving his widow Gertrude and son Hamlet grief-stricken. Claudius, Old Hamlet’s brother, has decided to marry Gertrude, his once sister-in-law, and plans on being the new frontman of The Denmarks. On a dark night in The Elsinore, a young grieving Hamlet is met with an encounter with a spirit, who says it has a message from his father. Our young Hamlet soon learns that everything is not what it seems regarding his father’s death. He seeks to rectify the wrongdoings, and, in turn, he brings others up and down with him as he finally sits with the grief he’s hidden. This show uses 80’s rock music as a vehicle to explore human grief and what it means to truly feel. How far are we willing to go to escape the throws of bereavement? What lengths will we take to receive answers? And most of all, what happens when those deep feelings go unmitigated.
CONTENT WARNING: This production contains depictions of suicide and death, on-stage violence, blood, as well as loud music and flashing lights.
GENRE: Drama, Classic
TICKETS: Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets online ahead of time; available seating is limited. Please bring your phone to scan your ticket upon arrival; no need to print it- you can also be checked in by name.
LOCATION: The performance will take place in the Seventh Street Theater (formerly New Theater), located at 536 N. 7th Street Terre Haute, IN 47809, on the Indiana State University Campus.
PARKING: There are parking lots next to the theater (Lot 13; enter on Tippecanoe Street) and across the street from the theater (Lot M; enter from 7th Street or 8th Street). Both are free to park in after 5:30 PM on weekdays and free on weekends.
BOX OFFICE: The online box office is always open. You can purchase tickets with cash or check in person at the Dreiser Box Office on show days one-hour prior to curtain. Note: The lobby is open one hour prior to curtain; the house opens thirty minutes prior to curtain.
INFORMATION: For more information, please call (812) 237-3333, email isu-theater@indstate.edu, or visit us online at www.indstate.edu/cas/theater.
Times
Start:
2024-11-15T19:30:00-05:00
End:
2024-11-15T22:00:00-05:00
Times
Start:
2024-11-16T19:30:00-05:00
End:
2024-11-16T22:00:00-05:00
Times
Start:
2024-11-17T13:30:00-05:00
End:
2024-11-17T15:30:00-05:00
Category
Performances
Tickets
Student Admission
5.0
USD
145
ADA Accessible - Student Admission
5.0
USD
2
ADA Wheelchair Accessible - Student Admission
5.0
USD
2
General Admission
10.0
USD
145
ADA Accessible - General Admission
10.0
USD
2
ADA Wheelchair Accessible - General Admission
10.0
USD
2
