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12/02/2022

Finally, meet our Polonius (Jae K. Gee) and Reynaldo (Lauren Seppala). 🥀

HAMLET opens tonight at the Katzen Arts Center. The show is sold through, but a waitlist will be available at the door in the event of no-shows.

12/01/2022

Now, we have Horatio (Rin Carroll).🥀

HAMLET will be presented Dec 2 and 3. Dec 2 at 7:30p, Dec 3 at 2:00p and 7:30p in Katzen 112. Tickets are sold through; a first come, first serve waitlist will be run at the door.

11/30/2022

We present you with Laertes (Finn Fairfield). 🥀

HAMLET will be presented Dec 2 and 3. Dec 2 at 7:30p, Dec 3 at 2:00p and 7:30p in Katzen 112.

11/22/2022

Meet three more members of our cast of HAMLET: Priest/Marcellus (Elliot Pinch), Bernardo (Morgan Kullen), and the Ghost (Kaveh Moasser).🥀

HAMLET will be presented Dec 2 and 3. Dec 2 at 7:30p, Dec 3 at 2:00p and 7:30p in Katzen 112.

11/20/2022

Meet the cast of HAMLET: The Players (Gabby Landis, Grace Black, and India Siecke) 🥀

11/02/2022

Join us next week for our screening of HAMLET in Kerwin Hall! In true Rudes style, we have not finished deliberating on which version yet.

All troupe members, including those not in the cast/crew of Hamlet, or potential troupe members are welcome to attend! 💀🥀

[Slide description: A black slide with white text reading “Hamlet” and red text reading “screening”. A line drawing of a hand holding a skull sits atop this. At the bottom, it reads: Kerwin T01, 6 to 9pm, Wednesday, November 9th.]

10/25/2022

Introducing: Our Cast, Crew, and Pro-team. Get ready for December 2&3 💀🥀

[Alt Text of slides: HAMLET CAST (Hamlet: Andrew Cianciolo, Horatio: Rin Carroll, Claudius/Ghost: Kaveh Moasser. Gertrude: Abigail Chase, Polonius: Jae Gee, Laertes: Finn Fairfield, Ophelia: Maddy Cooper, Reynaldo: Lauren Seppala, Marcellus/Player/Priest, Horatio U/S: Elliot Pinch, Bernardo/Player/Gravedigger, Hamlet U/S: Morgan Kullen, Rosencrantz, Gertrude U/S: Sylvia Hensley, Guildenstern, Ophelia U/S: Sara Wiser, Player/Ensemble, Polonius/Reynaldo/Rosencrantz U/S: Gabby Landis, Player/Ensemble, Claudius/Ghost/Laertes/Guildenstern U/S: Grace Black, Player/Ensemble, Marcellus/Bernardo U/S: India Siecke)

PRODUCTION TEAM (Producer: Mikaila Mack, Directors: Emma Burton & Alec McKee, Dramaturg: Abigail Chase, Stage Manager: Nathan DiPinto, Assistant Stage Managers: Lauren Gersten & Aaron Miller, Fight Choreographer: Jae Gee, Intimacy Coordinator & Set Designer: Siena Maxwell, Technical Director: Zoe Tompkins, Costume & Makeup Designer: Ryleigh Marcus, Lighting Designer: Stella Guzik, Sound Designer: Maggie Troast, Props Designer: Elinor Aspegren, Public Relations Director: Olivia Kozlevcar)

CREW (Master Carpenter: Meredith Meyer, Set Technician: Hope Jorgenson, Costume & Makeup Technicians: Noah Puzzo & Emily Ahern, Lighting Technician: Catherine Shaw, Sound Technician: Alma Thompson, Props Technician: Eva Helfter)]

10/05/2022

Meet the Company, Part 2 🥀🎥

Join us this Friday and Saturday, 7pm, in Katzen 151.

[Slide 1 is a grey slide introduction reading Meet The Company Part Two. Slides 2-9 are headshots of the cast]

10/03/2022

Variety Show 2022: Behind the Scenes with our Technical Team 💀 Come see our Hollywood event on Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Katzen 151 !

09/27/2022

It’s the day you’ve been waiting for 💀

Hamlet auditions (+ materials) and technical applications are now LIVE at the link in our bio. The show will be presented December 2-3, auditions are due October 15 at 12pm and callbacks will be held October 16 from 12pm to 4pm.

(Slide Descriptions: the first graphic announces the show HAMLET in red on white marble with a splatter of blood. The second slide showcases old photos of New York, envelopes, and flowers, with the dates of the show and auditions/callbacks)

09/05/2022

Meet our Eboard Slideshow!

Mikaila Mack (she/her) has a 70s themed slide. She is executive Director, JUSTICE AND LAW MAJOR/PHILOSOPHY MINOR.

Siena Maxwell (she/her) has a vintage themed slide. Artistic Director, Theatre Arts Major/History and Film Minors.

Olivia Kozlevcar (she/her) has a queen of hearts themed slide. PR Director, Journalism/Literature Major and Legal Studies Minor.

Zoe Tompkins (she/her) has a witch themed slide. Technical Director, Business and Entertainment Major.

Emma Burton (she/they) has a shark themed slide. Financial Director, CLEG Major in the PPL Program.

Rashmi Sunder (she/her) has a dark academia themed slide. Managing Director, Political Science Major with a Business Admin minor.

Abby Chase (she/her) has a rainbow-pastel themed slide. Managing Director, JLC Major, SIS/Psychology Minors.

Ally Moore (she/her) has a plant themed slide. Outreach Director, International Studies Major with a Data Science Minor.

❤️💀

08/29/2022

Do you have an interest in Shakespeare? Do you have a love for being on stage or behind the scenes on the technical side? If so please come by our booth this Thursday from 11am-2pm to see what we’re about! We are so incredibly excited for this season and to meet you all 💀🤍

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On a blue background at the top of the image reads “American University Involvement Fair” in white text. There is an image of a line-work Shakespeare. Below the image the text reads “September 1, 11AM-2PM” in white.

08/17/2022

Presenting our Variety Show: A Shakespeare’d Silver Screen! This years variety show will be a film-inspired presentation of classic monologues and scenes.

We are actively seeking directors (6) and performers (12). Please click the link in our bio to learn more about the requirements!

Question? Comment them below or message us here.

[Slide descriptions: Slide 1 is a grey slide announcing the Variety Show on October 8&9, titled A Shakespeare’d Silver Screen. Slide 2 is a grey slide with a quote from artistic director Siena Maxwell, reading “This year’s Variety Show explores the “ties” that connect modern popular film to the popular entertainment of the seminal Bard’s time. Our script, compiled of some of the most recognizable film scenes and monologues from the last 50 years, has been run through a “Shakespeare translator” to bridge the gap between the centuries. Our directors and actors will be challenged with identifying the similarities between Shakespeare’s work and the classic films’ to create a “Shakespeare’d Silver Screen. Some of the films used include: The Matrix, The Godfather, Shrek, and more!”. Slide 3 lists the needs of the show: 6 Directors, 12 performers. It also states when applications are due: director apps due Sept 6. and performance auditions due Sept 9 at midnight.]

12/04/2021

Hello, all!

While this evening's performance of Ghosts has just begun, we wanted to post some updates about tomorrow's performance.

There are less than ten tickets remaining for individuals who come without an Eventbrite submission, which we have honored as reservations due to miscommunication surrounding our use of the platform. Please note that any tickets 'purchased' under a non-AU email were cancelled — if you still plan on attending, arrive early to sign up!

Also, please remember to bring your AUID and have your AU email on hand. Students without these items will not be permitted into the show.

We thank you for your understanding of our changing situation as we navigate COVID protocol. We are thrilled that you have supported us in our safe return to live theatre.

11/29/2021

Hi all!
 We are thrilled to welcome you back to live theatre. A few things to note for this weekend's production of Ghosts:

- Due to COVID safety protocol set forth by the school and its facilities, the performances are limited to AU community members only. This means that all audience members must belong to the AU faculty, staff, or student body. AU IDs will be checked at the door.

- The audience for Ghosts will also be rather limited in order to remain in compliance with COVID protocol. The Eventbrite is only a means by which we are able to gauge attendance and does not guarantee a ticket/place in the audience. Tickets will be handed out in person on a first-come, first-serve basis.

We can’t wait for you to join us! Please message us with any outstanding questions.

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