About This Production

Serving as a prequel to HamletGertrude and Claudius brings a new point of view to the classic tale of guilt and revenge. The infamous couple serve as the villains in Shakespeare’s work, but are offered a new exposition in this tale of good intentions and family dysfunction. With ominous hints at the familiar story to come, Gertrude and Claudius is a play that shakes up what you thought you knew about Elsinore.

Funding for the commission of Gertrude and Claudius generously provided by Rita and John Lowndes. This play is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.

Critic and Audience Reviews

...Gillette really shines as the debonair, raffish Claudius, who knows he’s more handsome and cultured than his brother.

-Michael Freeman, Freeline Media Orlando

Clearly, the source material captured the spirit and story of Hamlet, and you crafted it into a compelling, emotional prequel.

-Gordon G., Season Subscriber

Creative Team

Director: Jim Helsinger
Scenic Designer: Jim Hunter**
Lighting Designer: Bert Scott**
Costume Designer: Jack Smith
Sound Designer: Britt Sandusky
Fight Choreographer: Tony Simotes
Intimacy Designer: Kate Busselle
AEA Stage Manager: Emily DeNardo*
AEA Assistant Stage Manager: Kaylyn Kriaski*

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association
**Member of United Scenic Artists

Meet the Cast

Paige Lindsey White

Paige Lindsey White*

Gertrude
Gene Gillette

Gene Gillette*

Claudius
Kenny Babel

Kenny Babel*

Amleth
Dan Kremer

Dan Kremer*

Polonius
Junior Nyong'o

Junior Nyong’o*

Hamlet/Ensemble
Greg Thorton

Greg Thornton*

King Rorik/Ensemble
Susan Maris

Susan Maris*

Ophelia/Ensemble
Adam Reilly

Adam Reilly

Laertes/Ensemble
Rudy Roushdi

Rudy Roushdi*

Ensemble
Mandi Lee

Mandi Lee

Herda
Amanda Anne Dayton

Amanda Anne Dayton

Guard/Bernardo
Headshot of Carlos Pereyo

Carlos Pereyo*

Crowd/Guard/Priest
Andy Hansen

Andy Hansen

Guard/Marcellus/Crowd
Terence Lee

Terence Lee

Servant/Yorick/Crowd
Daniel Romano

Daniel Romano

Bishop/Crowd
christian patrick

Christian Patrick

Young Hamlet