Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at Raleigh Little Theatre

Two minor characters from Hamlet suddenly find themselves at the center of one of theatre’s funniest and imaginative comedies and Stoppard’s most well known work. As the two lead characters search for answers, they encounter actors, royalty, pirates, impossible coincidences, and a world that never quite explains itself or lets them in on the full story. Filled with fast-paced wordplay, unforgettable performances, and surprising heart, Tom Stoppard’s modern classic is less about Shakespeare and more about all of us trying to figure out where we fit. It’s an exhilarating evening of actor-driven performances that celebrates the joy, wit, and wonder of live theatre.

By Tom Stoppard

Directed by Jeri Lynn Schulke

Scenic Design by Sonya Drum

Costume Design by Jenny Mitchell

Lighting Design by Darby Madewell

Stage Management by Lauren Montana