Upper School Production of “The Comedy of Hamlet (A Prequel)” Takes Center Stage

Join us as we raise the curtain for the fall drama production of “The Comedy of Hamlet (A Prequel)” tonight, November 14, at 7 p.m. in the Renda Black Box Theater. Get ready for a hilarious, action-packed take on what might have happened before the famous Shakespearean tale we all know. Audiences who got a sneak peek at the dress rehearsal have been raving about the incredible performances of our talented cast and the laugh-out-loud moments in the show, of which there are plenty. Additional performances will take place on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

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Synopsis:
Nothing is rotten in the state of Denmark as young Hamlet leaps into action to save the nunnery with Ophelia and Yorick the jester! What could possibly go wrong? This hysterical prequel answers all the important questions, like: Why can’t Ophelia take swim lessons? Where the heck is Mrs. Polonius? And why does Hamlet’s mother spend so much time at his uncle’s house? What will young Hamlet grow up To Be? A fast, funny, and physical extravaganza filled with scary ghosts, singing nuns, and a mysterious vassal in the castle!

Cast:
Alefiyah Danish ’27, Clement Lacroix ’26, Colin Forde ’25, Jay Chavan ’26, Jurnee Caldwell ’26, Kayo Odusote ’27, Ling Yau Ge ’25, Nate Lawton ’26, Nicole Cheteyan-Kane ’25, Riley Kremen ’27, Shaunak Bose ’26
 
Stage managed by Leela Menon ’25
Assistant stage managed by Rachel Cohen ’25
Directed by Cora Turlish, Cedar Schwab, and Manuela Curutchet Stevenson
Technical Direction and Design by Erin Drakoulis

Enjoy some of the best photos from the show: