21 Hamlet - Part 2 (by Food for Groundlings)
*For the best audio experience, we recommend using headphones during the performance.*
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This production of Hamlet is dedicated to Brian Kapustik who passed away on December 27, 2022 following a brave battle with cancer. Although most of the cast and crew only knew him within our Hamlet rehearsals, what remained very clear was how much it meant to Brian to be able to create meaningful theatre. His love for (and joy from) literature, acting, and dramaturgy was palpable.
Brian has performed with Play On Words in our past productions of "No Exit" as Valet and "Casting Light" as Tom. Brian also taught English and oversaw the theatre department at Kiski Schools, where he lived as a mentor, for 21 years.
Kaitlin remembers saying frequently to Brian in rehearsals how moved she was that he could portray, even through his voice alone, someone both powerful and otherworldly…and so deeply human. So let us all keep his memory and love for literature, theatre, and people well, and listen to the words of Brian as his character: "Remember me." - and do just that.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that any gifts should be made directly to the Kiski Theater Department or the Kiski Gaming Club in memory of Brian Kapustik:
The Kiski School, Advancement Office
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
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“There are more things in heaven and Earth, Horatio, / Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Food for Groundlings is partnering with Play on Words to create an immersive (and safe!) audio production of Hamlet! This isn't just a reading- the audio drama includes music, sound effects, and high-quality sound to transport you to the court of Elsinore from the comfort of your home.
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kaitlin A. Kerr-Heidenreich
Technical Direction by Mackenzie L. Martin
Sound Designed by Heather Harper
Poster graphics designed by Jason Price
Dramatis Personae:
= Doubles as another character
THE ROYAL COURT:
Hamlet - Prince of Denmark - Adam Wainwright (he/ him)
Claudius - Uncle to Hamlet; King of Denmark - David Nackman (he/ him)
Gertrude - Mother to Hamlet; Queen of Denmark - Catherine Hayashi (she/ her)
Polonius - Lord Chamberlain - Eric Mathews (he/ him)
Laertes - Son to Polonius - Andrew Kilpatrick (he/ him)
Ophelia - Daughter to Polonius - Ella Mizera (she/ they)
COURTIERS & OFFICERS:
Horatio - friend to Hamlet - Cameron Nickel (he/ him)
Francisco - guard - Alexis Primus (she/ they)
Bernardo - guard - Jules Atlas (they/ them) *
Marcellus - guard - Mary Pochatko (she/ her)
Reynaldo - servant to Polonius - Shadeia Sheridan (she/ her) *
Rosencrantz - childhood friend of Hamlet - ryl gryffyn (they/ she) *
Guildenstern - childhood friend of Hamlet - Justin Kofford (he/ him) *
Voltimand - courtier sent to Norway - Bobby Tramontina (he/ him) *
Osric - Jim Stacy (he/ him)
English Ambassador - ryl gryffyn (they/ she) *
OTHER DANES:
Ghost of Hamlet's Father - Brian Kapustik (he/ him)
Priest - Randy Berner (he/ him)
First Gravedigger - Jonathan Heidenreich (he/ him) *
Second Gravedigger - Tom Smithyman (he/ him) *
Messenger - Jason Burke (he/ him) *
NORWEGIANS:
Fortinbras - prince of Norway - Jonathan Heidenreich (he/ him) *
Captain in the Norwegian army - Jason Burke (he/ him) *
Servant - Justin Kofford (he/ him) *
Sailor - Jules Atlas (they/ them) *
Captain in the Norwegian army - Jason Burke (he/ him) *
THE PLAYERS:
First Player - Bobby Tramontina (he/ him) *
Player King - Jon Hartwell (he/ him)
Player Queen - Shadeia Sheridan (she/ her) *
Player Lucianus - Tom Smithyman (he/ him) *
Produced by Food for Groundlings. Est. 2011, this inclusive classical theatre company is dedicated to the exposure to and exploration and revitalization of William Shakespeare's works in the Pittsburgh region, as well as those of other classical artists.
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