September 28, 2023 – November 18, 2023
HAMLET
SEPTEMBER 28 – NOVEMBER 18
Sponsored by Paul G. Beers of Roanoke, VA
Book Your Seats Now“What a piece of work is a man!”
–Hamlet, Act 2 Scene 2
A royal family unravels in this thrilling drama. Shattered by his father’s murder and horrified by his mother’s hasty remarriage to his scheming uncle, Denmark’s Prince Hamlet plots revenge, feigning madness that soon consumes him. Plot and counterplot build to a devastating finale as Hamlet’s obsession finally destroys everyone around him.
Cameron Knight (Utah Shakespeare Festival) makes his ASC debut as director of this engrossing production, which features an intriguing casting twist at its heart: ASC veteran actor Meg Rodgers plays Hamlet and Artistic Director Brandon Carter plays Ophelia.
“Thrilling! Meg Rodgers as the melancholy Dane and Brandon Carter as the vulnerable maiden lead the cast of a truly compelling production.” – DC Theater Arts
Read the Full ReviewRun time: 2 hours 45 minutes which includes one 15-minute intermission
A note about casting: “The American Shakespeare Center firmly believes that our casting choices should mirror the rich diversity of our community. By approaching classic works with a fresh and diverse perspective, we strive to ensure that Shakespeare’s timeless texts remain vibrant and meaningful for future generations.” – Brandon Carter, Artistic Director
Corrie Green and Alexis Baigue. Photo by October Grace Media.
Erica Cruz Hernández and Meg Rodgers. Photo by October Grace Media.
Philip Orazio and Brandon Carter. Photo by October Grace Media.
Meg Rodgers and Matthew Henerson. Photo by October Grace Media.
Nicolas Eric Sanchez, Meg Rodgers, and Joe Mucciolo. Photo by October Grace Media.
Matthew Henerson. Photo by October Grace Media.
Angela Iannone and Jess Kadish. Photo by October Grace Media.
Aidan O'Reilly. Photo by October Grace Media.
Angela Iannone, Brandon Carter, and Matthew Henerson. Photo by October Grace Media.
Meg Rodgers. Photo by October Grace Media.
Erica Cruz Hernández and Matthew Henerson. Photo by October Grace Media.
Brandon Carter and Philip Orazio. Photo by October Grace Media.
Nicolas Eric Sanchez and Meg Rodgers. Photo by October Grace Media.
Meg Rodgers. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of HAMLET 2023. Photo by October Grace Media.
Meg Rodgers and Corrie Green. Photo by October Grace Media.
Cast
Aidan O’Reilly is an actor and director with the American Shakespeare Center, known for his work on Shakespearean classics.
THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus
Angela Iannone is a celebrated actor, known for her nuanced performances and captivating presence at ASC and beyond.
Brandon Carter was the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center from January 2022-March 2024.
Corrie Green is an Actor and Dance Captain at the American Shakespeare Center and performs as Belle and Belinda in A Christmas Carol 2024.
THIS SEASON: Borachio and Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing; Gertrude in Hamlet; Titus Lartius in Coriolanus; Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol
THIS SEASON: Don John/Sexton in Much Ado About Nothing; Barnardo in Hamlet; Virgilia in Coriolanus
THIS SEASON: Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing; Reynaldo, Francisco in Hamlet; Young Martius in Coriolanus; Fred and Old Joee in A Christmas Carol
Joe Mucciolo is a skilled actor known for his nuanced performances that bring timeless stories to life at ASC and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Antonio/Verges in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING; Claudius/Ghost in HAMLET; Junius Brutus in CORIOLANUS; Jacob Marley in A CHRISTMAS CAROL
THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS
THIS SEASON: Soothsayer and Trebonius in Julius Caesar, Mr. Bingley in Pride and Prejudice, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
THIS SEASON: Fight Director; Cassius in Julius Caesar; Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice; Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Artistic Team
Director
Cameron Knight is the director of HAMLET.
Brendan Cullen is an experienced stage manager whose expertise ensures seamless productions at ASC and theatres across the country.
Costume Designer
THIS SEASON: Costume Designer for The Merry Wives of Windsor
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
Duck Bracey is a skilled Artisan and prop master with experience bringing Shakespearean and contemporary productions to life.
THIS SEASON: Fight Director; Cassius in Julius Caesar; Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice; Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Doreen Bechtol is a seasoned movement consultant, actor, and educator with extensive experience in theatre, choreography, and original devised works.
Thomas J. Coppola was part of the American Shakespeare Center from 2015 to 2025.
Marie Lupia served at the American Shakespeare Center from 2022–2025.
Amy Monsalve is Wardrobe Manager & Design Assistant at the ASC, recognized for her attention to detail and passion for bringing costumes to life.
Tori Wright is a skilled Costume Designer with a rich background in managing costumes for both classic & contemporary theatre.
Alaina Smith is the Props Artisan at the American Shakespeare Center.
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: Props Artisan
THIS SEASON: Stage Management Fellow