Hamlet at the Old Penitentiary - April 6-16, 2023

Show Information

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Onsite $20 rush tickets will be made available for paid shows at that time. Subject to availability.

Dates

Thursday, Apr. 6      7:00 pm
Friday, Apr. 7      7:00 pm
Saturday, Apr. 8      7:00 pm

Thursday, Apr. 13      7:00 pm
Friday, Apr. 14     7:00 pm
Saturday, Apr. 15     7:00 pm
Sunday, Apr. 16     2:00 pm

Location

The Old Idaho Penitentiary
Women’s Ward
2445 Old Penitentiary Rd
Boise, ID 83712

UPDATE: PICNICS ALLOWED

Hamlet at the Old Penitentiary

William Shakespeare

You’ve never seen Hamlet like this! Find yourself in the castle grounds of Elsinore as we bring an unforgettable show to the Women’s Ward in the Old Idaho Penitentiary.

 

Plot Summary

Set in Denmark, this Shakespearean tragedy depicts Prince Hamlet and his attempts to exact revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father in order to seize his throne and marry Hamlet’s mother.

Cast

Chris Canfield …………………………. Hamlet

Luke Massengill …………………………. Claudius/Ghost Puppeteer

Patti O’Hara …………………………. Gertrude

Ben Kemper …………………………. Polonius/Ghost Puppeteer

Jz Marrero …………………………. Horatio

Edith Dull …………………………. Ophelia

Declan Kempe …………………………. Laertes/Ghost Puppeteer

Ab Jungen …………………………. Rosencrantz

Andres Maldonado …………………………. Guildenstern

Mindy Hackler …………………………. Fortinbras/Ensemble

Credits

Hayden Pedersen …………………………. Director/Poster Artist/Puppetry Design

Madeline Keckler …………………………. Stage Manager

Davey Collins …………………………. Puppetry/Fight Coordinator

Tiffany Eller …………………………. Marketing

Seating Chart

Lawn seating is picnic style. Bring your own chair or blanket. Picnics are welcome.

Chair seating consists of plastic lawn chairs.

Box seating includes a sofa and two chairs, with a small table. 

A ShakesBEER?

 

That’s right! Our sponsor, Mad Swede Brewing, is brewing us a limited edition English Special Bitter, the likes of which you may have seen in Shakespeare’s day. This brew will only be available onsite for our Hamlet performances.

Thanks to the Mad Swede crew for always taking great care of us!

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Special Thanks to Our Season Sponsors

Benefactors

Dr. Rick Capezza

Allies

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Robert J. Williams and Idaho Legal Solutions, PLLC

Boise Benefit Auctions

Cary Judd-Media Creator

Anonymous

Now Seeking Season Sponsors

Patreon Supporters

The Rabble

Chad Shohet
Danny Vogt
Edith Grace
Erin Chancer
Hannah Thomas
Hayden
Joanne Smith Gray
Joe Colletti
Juliana Giovannini
Rob F
Susan Hudson
Tiffany Eller

The Hautboys

Ali Johnson
Andre Banks
Jenny Wolff
Jessica Morris & Ben Burdick
Mark Suderman
Matthew Baltzell
Nova Calverley-Chase
Peter Fridel
Rebecca Ahlering
Sandi Augsburger
Will Hudson

The Attendants

Charlie Gibson
Diane Clayton
Elizabeth Greeley
Joe Golden
Lane Blackmer
Lex Gonzalez
Marie Wallace
Mr. & Mrs. Garth F. Hopson
Stephanie Baird
Terri Dillion

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