Shakespeare's Hamlet by Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College in North East, Maryland

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By William Shakespeare

Classic Drama | Recommended for ages 13+ due to adult content.

Arguably the greatest play in the western canon makes its triumphant return to the Milburn Stone Theatre

Enter the haunting world of Shakespeare's masterpiece, 'Hamlet,' where tragedy, treachery, and the timeless quest for truth collide in a gripping tale of power and revenge. Prince Hamlet, mourning the untimely death of his father, is thrust into a web of deceit when he learns of his uncle's nefarious plot to seize the throne. As ghosts haunt the castle halls and secrets unravel, Hamlet grapples with the weight of his own morality, torn between duty and desire. With iconic soliloquies, unforgettable characters, and themes of betrayal, madness, and the complexity of the human condition, 'Hamlet' remains one of the most enduring works of English literature. Experience the drama, intrigue, and raw emotion of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy in a production that will leave you breathless and questioning the very essence of existence.


Performance Dates

  • Jan 24 Friday 8:00 PM
  • Jan 25 Saturday 2:00 PM
  • Jan 25 Saturday 8:00 PM
  • Jan 26 Sunday 2:00 PM
  • Jan 27 Monday 10:00 AM

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Cast List For Shakespeare's Hamlet

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Available Roles

  • Hamlet - (25 to 35 years of age) - The protagonist of the tragedy, Hamlet is a beloved prince and a thoughtful, melancholy young man. Distraught by his father’s death, Hamlet is only made more depressed by his uncle Claudius’ succession to the throne and his subsequent marriage to his mother. When the ghost of the king, Hamlet’s father, tells him that he was murdered by his brother, Claudius, and that Hamlet must avenge him, Hamlet becomes almost suicidal and obsessed with revenge. He is slowly driven mad by his inability to act on this instruction.
  • Ophelia - (20 to 30 years of age) - A young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes, and at times courted by Prince Hamlet. She is obedient, agreeable, and maidenly, but ends up in a state of depression-driven madness due to Hamlet’s actions and the death of her father.
  • Horatio - (25 to 35 years of age) - Hamlet’s best friend from University, a scholar, an advisor and voice of reason to the Prince. He is sound in his thinking and logical in his approach to everything, although his deep loyalty and love for Hamlet is of emotion, not thought.
  • Claudius - (50 to 65 years of age) - Claudius, the play's antagonist, is the king of Denmark and Hamlet’s uncle. He is a conniving strategist who poisoned his own brother in cold blood so that he could claim the throne. He remains calculating throughout the play, driven by his ambition and lust. When he realizes that Hamlet is not mad as he originally believed, and in fact poses a threat to his crown, Claudius quickly begins to plot Hamlet's death.
  • Gertrude - (45 to 60 years of age) - Gertrude is the queen of Denmark and Hamlet’s mother. She was originally married to Hamlet’s father, the dead king, but has now married the new king, Claudius, her former brother-in-law. Gertrude is rather weak and unable to match wits in an argument, but her love for her son remains strong despite the mired conflict between the two of them.
  • Polonius - (50 to 65 years) - Father to Laertes and Ophelia, counselor in the court of Claudius and Gertrude, he dispenses advice to the King and Queen. He is deemed the “comic relief” of the play due to his complete lack of self-awareness in thinking he is wise and knowledgeable when he is anything but.
  • Laetrtes - (22 to 30 years of age) - Son of Polonius, brother to Ophelia, he is a loyal citizen of the kingdom, a master swordsman, and ostensibly a man of honor. He holds his family dearly and blames Hamlet for their deaths which sets him on a path of retribution.
  • The Ghost - (50 to 65 years of age) - The Ghost of Hamlet’s Father (also known as King Hamlet) appears in only a few scenes. His presence is primarily the vehicle that drives the plot as his spectral instruction to his son, Prince Hamlet, is to avenge his death at the hands of his brother, Claudius.
  • Rosencrantz - (25 to 35 years of age) - Rosencrantz is a University mate and friend of Hamlet who is asked by the King to spy on the Prince in order to figure out the cause of his madness. He is rather spineless, obedient, and self-serving, and not nearly intelligent or savvy enough to fool Hamlet.
  • Guildenstern - (25 to 35 years of age) - Gildenstern is a University mate and friend of Hamlet who is asked by the King to spy on the Prince in order to figure out the cause of his madness. He is rather spineless, obedient, and self-serving, and not nearly intelligent or savvy enough to fool Hamlet.
  • Francisco - (18 to 30 years of age) - Francisco is a sentry of the Castle Elsinore and one of the first characters to encounter King Hamlet’s ghost. Francisco will also appear in scenes with the Court.
  • Bernard - (18 to 30 years of age) - Barnardo is a sentry of the Castle Elsinore and one of the first characters to encounter King Hamlet’s ghost. Barnardo will also appear in scenes with the Court.
  • Marcellus - (25 to 40 years of age) - Marcellus is a sentry of the Castle Elsinore and the first to alert Horatio as to the appearance of King Hamlet’s ghost. Marcellus will also appear in scenes with the Court.
  • Gravedigger - (30+ years of age) - The unnamed sexton tasked with digging Ophelia’s grave who unearths Yorick’s skull. The Gravedigger will also appear in some of the scenes with the Court.
  • Osric - (age 18+) - Osric is the courtier sent by Claudius to invite Hamlet to participate in the duel with Laertes. Osric will also appear in some of the scenes with the Court.
  • Player King - (25 to 40 years of age) - The Player King is the leader of the troupe of touring actors. In the
  • Player Queen - (25 to 40 years of age) - Part of the troupe of touring actors who stage the “play within a play”. Can be male or female. Player Queen will also appear in some of the scenes with the Court.
  • Third Player - (20 to 40 years of age) - Part of the troupe of touring actors who stage the “play within a play”. Portrays the role similar to Claudius and kills the fictitious king by pouring poison into his ear. Third Player will also appear in some of the scenes with the Court.
  • The Court - (20 + years of age) - Eight to ten ensemble members for the opening scene, as audience for the “play within a play”, mourners, other players, executioner, and spectators of the duel.
  • Narrator/Tutor - (16 to 25 years of age) The Director is also creating two roles in the outside world of the show to act as Narrators to describe the action and world of the show throughout the production. They will act as a “Student” and “Tutor”and will periodically break down the story and offer clarification on plot points as the audience eavesdrops on the conversations. Ideally, these roles would be for upper high school/college age actors with no gender specificity. For those interested in these parts, we would like you to audition with a 2-3 minute synopsis of Hamlet such as a tutor would begin the session with a student.
  • Centuries
  • Student

Cast List

Name Role(s)
Lochlan Belford Guildenstern
Alexander Bock Rosencrantz
Riley Calpin Ophelia
Travis Douglas Marcellus, The Court, and Centuries
Vaughan Ellerton Polonius
Molloy Foppiano The Court and Player Queen
Jacob Gross Laetrtes
Phil Hansel The Ghost
Pam Huxtable Gertrude
Bret Ioli Player King and The Court
Nicholas Johnson Claudius
Christopher Malone Horatio
Abigail McGraw The Court
Erin Muñoz Student
Catherine Schaeffer Osric
Sabina Troncone The Court and Third Player
Logan Wheeler Hamlet
Christopher Zaczek Gravedigger and The Court
Morgan Burns Narrator/Tutor
Trevour Ross Francisco, The Court, and Centuries
Brady Sieglen Bernard and The Court
Aether Dushel The Court

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