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Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Adapted for Halifax Regional Arts and the Studio @ SBTS (Shakespeare by the Sea) by Drew Douris-O’Hara
CAST (in alphabetical order by character)
Savhanna Starratt Bernardo, Second Player, Second Gravedigger Easter Shore District High School (Grade Ten)
This is my first time being a part of the play and I'm most grateful for this opportunity. Everyone working to make this play the best have all been incredible people. They deserve the credit.
This is my first time being a part of the play and I'm most grateful for this opportunity. Everyone working to make this play the best have all been incredible people. They deserve the credit.
Ethan Smith Claudius Easter Shore District High School (Grade Twelve)
Ethan Smith (King Claudius) is very excited to be making his second appearance in a Shakespearean play, having formerly played Theseus in the Neptune Theatre’s YAC performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” He has also been in two other Neptune productions; Frozen and The Hobbit. When not working on shows, he is also the drummer in the rock band Stonebrother, and has a love of all things music, performance, and literature.
Ethan Smith (King Claudius) is very excited to be making his second appearance in a Shakespearean play, having formerly played Theseus in the Neptune Theatre’s YAC performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” He has also been in two other Neptune productions; Frozen and The Hobbit. When not working on shows, he is also the drummer in the rock band Stonebrother, and has a love of all things music, performance, and literature.
Annabell OickleFirst Player, First Gravedigger, First Sailor Sir Robert Borden Junior High School (Grade Eight)
Annabell was very excited to play not one, but three parts as First Gravedigger, First Sailor, and First Player in Hamlet. Annabell is in improv at her school, which is how she learned about Hamlet. When Annabell is not in school or practicing her lines, you can find her listening to classic rock, her favorites being Bon Jovi, Queen, and Pink Floyd. Her dream is to act beside Tom Hanks. She wants to thank her family for supporting her.
Annabell was very excited to play not one, but three parts as First Gravedigger, First Sailor, and First Player in Hamlet. Annabell is in improv at her school, which is how she learned about Hamlet. When Annabell is not in school or practicing her lines, you can find her listening to classic rock, her favorites being Bon Jovi, Queen, and Pink Floyd. Her dream is to act beside Tom Hanks. She wants to thank her family for supporting her.
Chloe Baker Gertrude Island View High School (Grade Twelve)
Chloe is delighted to take part in her final role with the HRA as Queen Gertrude. Acting has been a passion of Chloes from a young age, first appearing in her elementary schools production of Anne of Green Gables. More recently you may have seen her as Lady Montague in Romeo and Juliet or as an ensemble member in Elf. As Chloe moves on to study science at university, she will always keep her passion and love for theatre.
Chloe is delighted to take part in her final role with the HRA as Queen Gertrude. Acting has been a passion of Chloes from a young age, first appearing in her elementary schools production of Anne of Green Gables. More recently you may have seen her as Lady Montague in Romeo and Juliet or as an ensemble member in Elf. As Chloe moves on to study science at university, she will always keep her passion and love for theatre.
North WrightGhost of King / Priest / OsricCitadel High School (Grade Ten)
Jason Carter Kaiser Guildenstern Easter Shore District High School (Grade Ten)
Jason is a young teenager beyond thrilled to be working on a play alongside his peers and community, "Hamlet". With an artistic background in dancing and painting, and a strong passion for creating things, he would like to give thanks to the hosts for being able to give him such a unique experience during these difficult times.
Jason is a young teenager beyond thrilled to be working on a play alongside his peers and community, "Hamlet". With an artistic background in dancing and painting, and a strong passion for creating things, he would like to give thanks to the hosts for being able to give him such a unique experience during these difficult times.
Eliza Rhinelander Hamlet (First Half of the Show)Armbrae Academy (Grade Ten)
Eliza is very excited to be a part of HRA’s production of Hamlet. She has been involved with several productions with the Studio at Shakespeare by the Sea, playing Macbeth in Macbeth; Helena, Peter Quince, and Cobweb in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; and Duke Senior, Duke Frederick, and William in As You Like It. In her free time, she enjoys sailing, making music, and writing poetry. She’s recently been trying her hand at songwriting, and you can find her songs on Instagram and TikTok at @elrhinelandermusic.
Eliza is very excited to be a part of HRA’s production of Hamlet. She has been involved with several productions with the Studio at Shakespeare by the Sea, playing Macbeth in Macbeth; Helena, Peter Quince, and Cobweb in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; and Duke Senior, Duke Frederick, and William in As You Like It. In her free time, she enjoys sailing, making music, and writing poetry. She’s recently been trying her hand at songwriting, and you can find her songs on Instagram and TikTok at @elrhinelandermusic.
Laura Pitre Hamlet (Second Half of the Show)Auburn Drive High School (Grade Twelve)
Laura has really enjoyed being a part of Shakespeare by the Sea’s, and HRA’s production of Hamlet. She is a grade 12 student at Auburn High School and she has thoroughly enjoyed taking Drama classes through grades 10-12. When Laura is not working on strengthening her acting, she can often be found writing, drawing, researching history, going on long walks, hanging out with friends and family, or working at one of her two jobs. Laura would like to thank everyone involved in this Hamlet production for making it such an amazing time! "
Laura has really enjoyed being a part of Shakespeare by the Sea’s, and HRA’s production of Hamlet. She is a grade 12 student at Auburn High School and she has thoroughly enjoyed taking Drama classes through grades 10-12. When Laura is not working on strengthening her acting, she can often be found writing, drawing, researching history, going on long walks, hanging out with friends and family, or working at one of her two jobs. Laura would like to thank everyone involved in this Hamlet production for making it such an amazing time! "
Emma Hudson HoratioIsland View High School (Grade Twelve)
Emma is once again thrilled to be a part of another HRA production. Emma has been acting since her elementary school plays but more recently you might've seen her in previous HRA productions as Bird Girl #1 in Seussical the Musical, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, or Charlotte Dennon in Elf. But now is her 4th and final role with HRA as Horatio. As Emma moves on from high school to pursue biology, she will always keep a special place in her life for theater. She wishes to thank the cast of Hamlet for making her last production one to remember and hopes you enjoy the show.
Emma is once again thrilled to be a part of another HRA production. Emma has been acting since her elementary school plays but more recently you might've seen her in previous HRA productions as Bird Girl #1 in Seussical the Musical, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, or Charlotte Dennon in Elf. But now is her 4th and final role with HRA as Horatio. As Emma moves on from high school to pursue biology, she will always keep a special place in her life for theater. She wishes to thank the cast of Hamlet for making her last production one to remember and hopes you enjoy the show.
Belle MacDonald Laertes Cole Harbour District High School (Grade Ten)
Belle MacDonald (Laertes): Belle is very excited to make her acting debut in Hamlet as Laertes! As a tenth grader in Cole Harbour District High School doing the Pre-IB program she enjoys doing improv and choir with all her friends. In her free time she loves playing softball and dnd. You'll find her currently on the Pirates softball team in the summer. She would like to thank her parents for helping and cheering her on, as well as her teacher Ms.Keddy for recommending her to Hamlet. Biggest thanks to my sister Maddy for helping me throughout the production of Hamlet.
Belle MacDonald (Laertes): Belle is very excited to make her acting debut in Hamlet as Laertes! As a tenth grader in Cole Harbour District High School doing the Pre-IB program she enjoys doing improv and choir with all her friends. In her free time she loves playing softball and dnd. You'll find her currently on the Pirates softball team in the summer. She would like to thank her parents for helping and cheering her on, as well as her teacher Ms.Keddy for recommending her to Hamlet. Biggest thanks to my sister Maddy for helping me throughout the production of Hamlet.
Olivia Turner MarcellusCole Harbour District High School (Grade Ten)
Olivia has enjoyed being a part of Hamlet over zoom. When she isn’t in school Olivia is spending time with her family. She wants to thank her mother and father for picking her up from activities.
Olivia has enjoyed being a part of Hamlet over zoom. When she isn’t in school Olivia is spending time with her family. She wants to thank her mother and father for picking her up from activities.
Ella PotvinOpheliaDartmouth High School (Grade Ten)
Aiden Bradshaw Polonius Cole Harbour District High School (Grade Eleven)
Aiden is delighted to be part of HRA’s production of Hamlet. Recently, he worked with HRA through their production of Twelfth Night, where he played Feste. Aiden has studied improv and musical theatre with Neptune Theatre, as well as taking Drama class in grade 11, and he is very excited to learn even more about the theatre arts. When he’s not performing, Aiden is helping out with Cole Harbour District High’s GSA, Improv team, and Dungeons and Dragons club. He wants to thank his parents for supporting his interests in theatre, and enabling him to learn more about it.
Aiden is delighted to be part of HRA’s production of Hamlet. Recently, he worked with HRA through their production of Twelfth Night, where he played Feste. Aiden has studied improv and musical theatre with Neptune Theatre, as well as taking Drama class in grade 11, and he is very excited to learn even more about the theatre arts. When he’s not performing, Aiden is helping out with Cole Harbour District High’s GSA, Improv team, and Dungeons and Dragons club. He wants to thank his parents for supporting his interests in theatre, and enabling him to learn more about it.
Mikail Oickle Rosencrantz Eric Grave Junior High School (Grade Eight)
Mikail is ecstatic to play the role of Rosencrantz in HRA’s Zoom production of Hamlet. Mikail has most recently played the First Lord, Captain, and Priest in HRA’s Twelfth Night. When he is not performing Mikail has a passion for linguistics and studying foreign cultures. Mikail would like to thank his bandwidth for always supporting his 3 hour zoom calls. Mikail is excited to take part in HRA and Shakespeare By the Sea productions.
Mikail is ecstatic to play the role of Rosencrantz in HRA’s Zoom production of Hamlet. Mikail has most recently played the First Lord, Captain, and Priest in HRA’s Twelfth Night. When he is not performing Mikail has a passion for linguistics and studying foreign cultures. Mikail would like to thank his bandwidth for always supporting his 3 hour zoom calls. Mikail is excited to take part in HRA and Shakespeare By the Sea productions.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Drew Douris-O’Hara (He/Him)DirectorArtistic Associate, Shakespeare by the Sea
Drew Douris-O’Hara (he/him) is an actor, director, theatre educator and Shakespeare enthusiast from across the harbour in Sunny-Sunny Dartmouth! Drew has worked on over 30 productions for SBTS as an actor, director, script editor and co-writer and in 2019 became Shakespeare by the Sea’s Artistic Associate. Drew is also a resident artist of Toronto’s critically acclaimed Shakespeare BASH’d (NOW Magazine’s Best Site-Specific Theatre Company 2018 and 2019) and co-wrote the musical And Now The End (SummerWorks 2014). Drew co-teaches many classes (all ages!) for the Studio @ SBTS with his wonderful wife Jade. We would LOVE for you to join them! Register now to play in the park with us!
Drew Douris-O’Hara (he/him) is an actor, director, theatre educator and Shakespeare enthusiast from across the harbour in Sunny-Sunny Dartmouth! Drew has worked on over 30 productions for SBTS as an actor, director, script editor and co-writer and in 2019 became Shakespeare by the Sea’s Artistic Associate. Drew is also a resident artist of Toronto’s critically acclaimed Shakespeare BASH’d (NOW Magazine’s Best Site-Specific Theatre Company 2018 and 2019) and co-wrote the musical And Now The End (SummerWorks 2014). Drew co-teaches many classes (all ages!) for the Studio @ SBTS with his wonderful wife Jade. We would LOVE for you to join them! Register now to play in the park with us!
Christian Hansen,Video Editing and Design
Christian (He/Him) is a Theatre Creator from Germany who now lives in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. He specializes in Performing, Puppeteering, Stage Combat, and Digital Design. He is incredibly grateful to have been a part of this wonderful team. Other Theatre Credits [Acting]: Mary Stuart, Machinal, Concord Floral, and Ephemera (FSPA); Settle Elsewhere (Theatre du Poulet); What the Owl said to the Orangutan (The Unnatural Disaster Theatre Company). [Design]: #IAmTheCheese (Halifax Theatre for Young People).
Christian (He/Him) is a Theatre Creator from Germany who now lives in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. He specializes in Performing, Puppeteering, Stage Combat, and Digital Design. He is incredibly grateful to have been a part of this wonderful team. Other Theatre Credits [Acting]: Mary Stuart, Machinal, Concord Floral, and Ephemera (FSPA); Settle Elsewhere (Theatre du Poulet); What the Owl said to the Orangutan (The Unnatural Disaster Theatre Company). [Design]: #IAmTheCheese (Halifax Theatre for Young People).
Sarah MacKenzieStage Manager
Sarah MacKenzie is a Halifax/K'jipuktuk based Stage Manager and is thrilled to be working with Halifax Regional Arts on this production of Hamlet. A recent graduate from the Technical Theatre program at Dalhousie University, Sarah was able to work on a few digital productions and is excited to bring that knowledge into this production. Selected credits include; Beyond Windows, Women of Troy, Love & Information (FSPA); and Apprentice Stage Manager for Bed & Breakfast, Odd Ducks (Ship’s Company).
Sarah MacKenzie is a Halifax/K'jipuktuk based Stage Manager and is thrilled to be working with Halifax Regional Arts on this production of Hamlet. A recent graduate from the Technical Theatre program at Dalhousie University, Sarah was able to work on a few digital productions and is excited to bring that knowledge into this production. Selected credits include; Beyond Windows, Women of Troy, Love & Information (FSPA); and Apprentice Stage Manager for Bed & Breakfast, Odd Ducks (Ship’s Company).
Jade Douris-O’Hara (She/Her)Text CoachShakespeare by the Sea
Jade Douris-O’Hara (she/her) is an actor and choreographer from Toronto, Ontario who now lives in Halifax with her husband, Drew. She is the Studio Director of The Studio at Shakespeare by the Sea, the company’s year round theatre education department. For SBTS: Four seasons, including playing Dorothy in 2019’s The Wizard of Oz (Bronze Winner, The Coast Best of Halifax Awards). Other Theatre: As You Like It, Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Love’s Labour Lost (Shakespeare BASH’d - NOW Magazine’s Best Site-Specific Theatre Company 2018 and 2019), Romeo and Juliet (Dauntless City Theatre), A Different Kind of Job (Theatre Aquarius). Film/TV: According to Kids (CBC), Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare at Play). Choreography: Shakespeare BASH’d, Shakespeare at Play, Dauntless City Theatre, four family shows at Shakespeare by the Sea including Alice in Wonderland (2018 Merritt Award nominee - Best Choreography). Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @jadedourisohara.
Jade Douris-O’Hara (she/her) is an actor and choreographer from Toronto, Ontario who now lives in Halifax with her husband, Drew. She is the Studio Director of The Studio at Shakespeare by the Sea, the company’s year round theatre education department. For SBTS: Four seasons, including playing Dorothy in 2019’s The Wizard of Oz (Bronze Winner, The Coast Best of Halifax Awards). Other Theatre: As You Like It, Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Love’s Labour Lost (Shakespeare BASH’d - NOW Magazine’s Best Site-Specific Theatre Company 2018 and 2019), Romeo and Juliet (Dauntless City Theatre), A Different Kind of Job (Theatre Aquarius). Film/TV: According to Kids (CBC), Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare at Play). Choreography: Shakespeare BASH’d, Shakespeare at Play, Dauntless City Theatre, four family shows at Shakespeare by the Sea including Alice in Wonderland (2018 Merritt Award nominee - Best Choreography). Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @jadedourisohara.
Naomi Dansie Apprentice Stage Manager Cole Harbour District High School (Grade Eleven)
Naomi is excited to be stage managing for Hamlet, her second HRA play, after last year’s Twelfth Night. Naomi has been involved in theatre for 6 years, her most recent acting role being Roxie Hart in Chicago for Upstage Studios. For fun, Naomi likes to read and hang out with her lovely friends. She wants to thank Mr. Grady and Drew for inviting her back to stage manage another show!
Naomi is excited to be stage managing for Hamlet, her second HRA play, after last year’s Twelfth Night. Naomi has been involved in theatre for 6 years, her most recent acting role being Roxie Hart in Chicago for Upstage Studios. For fun, Naomi likes to read and hang out with her lovely friends. She wants to thank Mr. Grady and Drew for inviting her back to stage manage another show!
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