Illusion Theater to Present JEFFREY HATCHER'S HAMLET, 10/2-25

JEFFREY HATCHER'S HAMLET, the latest piece by Minnesota's own acclaimed playwright, was originally seen in a workshop as part of the Illusion Theater's 2013 Fresh Ink series. Last winter, it hit the road for a successful tour throughout Minnesota. Now, the one-man show comes full circle, back at the Illusion for its premiere and first full-run staging from October 2-25 during the theater's 40th anniversary season.
In Jeffrey Hatcher's Hamlet, the year is 1967.

Aspirations are running high in the town of Steubenville, Ohio, as 11-year-old Jeffrey takes the director's chair for the first time in his young life. Through hilarity and mishap, he leads his fellow fifth grade classmates through rehearsals of an adaptation of Shakespeare's greatest drama. The audience consisted of teachers, parents and other kids. The first show sold out, so they added a second. It, too, sold out. It was Hatcher's first hit.

The Jeffrey Hatcher's Hamlet creative team includes Director Michael Robins, set design by Dean Holzman, lighting design by Michael Wangen and image design by Jonathan Carlson and Lindsay Woolward.

Illusion Theater is located on the eighth floor of The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts, 528 Hennepin Ave. in downtown Minneapolis. Tickets for Jeffrey Hatcher's Hamlet are $20-40. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more people. Tickets are available at the Illusion Theater Box Office at 612-339-4944 or online at www.illusiontheater.org.

Performance Schedule: Wednesday, October 1 @ 7:30pm - Preview ($10); Thursday, October 2 @ 8pm - Opening Night; Friday, October 3 @ 8pm; Saturday, October 4 @ 8pm; Sunday, October 5 @ 7pm; Thursday, October 9 @ 8pm; Friday, October 10 @ 8pm; Sunday, October 12 @ 2pm & 7pm; Wednesday, October 15 @ 7:30pm; Thursday, October 16 @ 8pm; Friday, October 17 @ 8pm; Wednesday, October 22 @ 10am & 7:30pm; Thursday, October 23 @ 8pm; Friday, October 24 @ 8pm; and Saturday, October 25 @ 8pm - Closing.

About Illusion Theater - Since the Illusion Theater's beginning in 1974, Producing Directors Michael Robins and Bonnie Morris have used the power of theater to catalyze personal and social change, illuminating the illusions, myths, and realities of our times. In 40 years, Illusion has generated over 500 plays, developed thousands of artists and created groundbreaking educational works. Plays developed at Illusion have been produced in theaters throughout the world. Illusion's work has catalyzed conversations in living rooms, kitchens, coffee houses, schools and board rooms, and has led to transformations in policy, in organizations and in individuals.

Photo Credit: Lauren B Photography

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