Monday, April 13, 2026HAMLET presented by NJ Shakepeare Theatre
10 AM & 12 PM
Hamlet | By William Shakespeare | NJ Shakespeare Theatre
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet’s uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.
Running Time: App. 50 minutes
Appropriate for: Grades 9-12
Price: $15/student, with 1 free chaperone ticket for every 10 students.
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CURRICULUM STANDARDS
NJ Visual and Performing Arts Standards
1. Performing / Presenting / Producing
These standards focus on the live presentation of Hamlet and how it is experienced by the students.
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1.3.12.A.1: View and analyze a live performance, exploring the interpretation of character development, themes, and emotions as presented in Hamlet.
2. Responding
These standards focus on how students respond to the performance they are experiencing, both intellectually and emotionally.
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1.4.12.A.1: Respond to a live performance of Hamlet by evaluating the acting, direction, design, and thematic interpretation.
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1.4.12.B.1: Critique the live performance, considering the effectiveness of the artistic choices made in bringing the text to life (such as acting, direction, and design elements).
3. Connecting
These standards help students make connections between the performance of Hamlet and their broader cultural or personal context.
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1.2.12.A.1: Analyze how the historical context, cultural values, and artistic choices made in the production of Hamlet influence the audience’s understanding of the themes and characters.
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1.2.12.B.1: Connect the themes of Hamlet to modern storytelling in theater, film, or literature, drawing parallels between Shakespeare’s work and contemporary issues or media.