Transcendent Ensemble Theatre Co.'s HAMLET Begins Tonight

TETC continues the transmutation of classic cannons in this immersive new interpretation of Shakespeare's HAMLET. Set in 1968 after the Summer of Love, this ensemble of seven actors bring the text to life in a whole new way exploring the anarchy and chaos of the American 60s. It's a rebellion against the system! Claudius, the new king, promises peace. Hamlet, hates the "establishment" and wants to avenge his father's death. Revenge, sex, murder, greed! Something is rotten! Come hang with the hippies and watch it all unfold!

Performances will be held at:
Transcendent
1434 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

Show runs 2 hours (you read that right, HAMLET, in 2 hours!)

Opening: Tonight, May 28th at 8PM

Regular Run times: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, May 29th - June 13th and a closing performance at 3PM on June 14th.

TICKETS: Can be found at www.tetchamlet.brownpapertickets.com

Cost: $20 (Includes a drink!)

Join us in a toast to Claudius and Gertrude at their wedding reception beginning at 7:30pm each night! (2:30pm on June 14th)

Director: Dennis McLernon

Stage Manager: Shellie Disalvo

Produced by TETC Ensemble

Live music by Steven Lynn

CAST

Hamlet- Joshua Butler*

Claudius- Rian Jairell

Gertrude- Denise Smolarek

Polonius- Joe Feliciano

Ophelia- Lindsay Bartlette Allen*

Laertes- LaKecia Harris

Horatio- Cory David Williamson

*denotes company member

For more information about Transcendent Ensemble Theatre, please visit us at www.transcendentensemble.com or like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @TranscendentETC.