CuRRENT & UPCOMING SHOWS
sweet prince
Friday, October 9, 7:30pm
The murderous uncle? The beguiled queen? A hired friend? Who will you choose?
sweet prince is an interactive, one-woman Hamlet that invites you to step in as the missing characters. Ready to be? This production uses a pared-down version of Shakespeare's script to investigate depression, what it means to be “mad,” and grief. At the same time, it joyfully invites members of the audience to participate as the missing characters.
In Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet recruits actors to help him prove his uncle is guilty. Can this Hamlet recruit members of the audience to help her successfully tell this version of the story? Will they act when called upon? Perhaps they’ll even experience a transformation, a spark of new courage, a curiosity to be. This production and Junkyard Shakespeare’s tour are supported by the generous Culture Lab LIC, our co-producer!
PERFORMING ARTS At Culture Lab LIC
Culture Lab LIC is passionate about supporting emerging artists and fostering ambitious work. Over the past four years, our directors have helped produce over 25 professional productions. We have supported original and in-development work, presenting the premiere productions.
We have provided rehearsal space for over 20 theatre/dance and music groups and produced hundreds of events. In 2024 alone, we donated over 1,000 hours of rehearsal space to local theatre and dance companies. Over the past three years, we have created an amazing space for performing artists to learn, grow, take risks and make work. We are proud to create affordable opportunities for our local artistic community here in LIC!