The cast of Hamlet by William Shakespeare has been announced. The production is adapted by Pete Kappler and produced by Marie Scanlon and will play at the Numerica PAC March 12-14 and 18-20, 2027.
The cast is as follows:
Prince Hamlet: JJ Hernandez
King Claudius: Henry Hettick
Queen Gertrude: Shannon Jaynes
Polonius: Brian Higgins
Ophelia: Caroline Rensel
Laertes/Player King: Loren Meloy
Horatio: Jonathan O’Guin
Rosencrantz/Bernardo: Clint Barke
Guildenstern/Marcellus: Adam MacDonald
Francisco/Osric/Player Nephew: Caleb Seims
Player Queen/Gentlewoman: Keziah Benson
Ghost/First Gravedigger: John Merritt
Player Prologue/Messenger/Second Gravedigger: Grace Camp
Ensemble: Kara Meloy, Rebecca Hargrove, Justin Titus
“I am beyond thrilled to have such a remarkably talented cast and crew for this production. Our goal is to present a dynamic and exciting HAMLET that will be equally enjoyable to newcomers and those who know the play forward and back. I’m deeply grateful to the Numerica PAC for allowing me the opportunity to helm their first Black Box Classics play,” said Kappler.
Hamlet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare between 1599-1601. Often considered the greatest drama of all time, the play tells the story of the troubled prince of Denmark. As Shakespeare’s play opens, Hamlet is mourning his father, who has been killed, and lamenting the behavior of his mother, Gertrude, who married his uncle Claudius within a month of his father’s death. Claudius has ascended the throne of Denmark after his brother’s death. The ghost of his father appears to Hamlet and informs him that he was poisoned by Claudius.
Now in its 26th year, the Numerica Performing Arts Center is a vibrant hub for arts and culture in the heart of downtown Wenatchee. This intimate 550-seat venue offers a diverse range of performances, from Broadway shows and national touring productions to local talent and community events. The Numerica PAC is committed to enriching the cultural landscape of the region through arts education, outreach programs, and partnerships with local organizations.