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The Play's the Thing (A One-Hour Hamlet) at Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater

Dates: 11/2/2023 - 11/4/2023

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Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater


South Campus
Hempstead,NY 11549

Phone: 5164635444

Tickets: Free

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By William Shakespeare
Directed by Kerry Prep; adapted by Maureen Connolly McFeely

Shakespeare’s classic revenge tragedy, suitable for young audiences. The Hofstra Shakespeare Festival has been presenting one-hour adaptations since 2007 as a way to introduce young theatergoers to the works of William Shakespeare.

Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus. More information

Thursday, November 2, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 4, at 2 p.m. – Special Performance with The Collegium Musicum. First see the concert at the Hofstra Globe Stage at Adams Playhouse. Then proceed to the Black Box Theater for the play.

Reserve seats at https://linktr.ee/hofstradd

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Where is Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater located?

Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater is at South Campus, Hempstead, NY.

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