Revenge of a King January 8, 2009

A multicultural Hiphop musical featuring original music, freestyle rhymes, an MC battle, graffiti, dance and a live DJ presented by Black Theatre Troupe in association with BlackPoet Ventures,

Hamlet, one of the most recognizable tragedies in Shakespeare’s theatrical canon has been transplanted from Denmark to the streets of urban America. In this retelling, Hamilton L. King, an aspiring hip-hop artist, struggles to overcome his father’s mysterious death while simultaneously learning to accept his mother’s untimely marriage. Confusion, doubt and thoughts of retribution take over as new elements unfold leading him down a path of self-destruction.

Conceived by Herb Newsome
Music by Derrick Walker
Directed and Choreographed by Steve Broadnax
Musical Direction by Jason Yee
Casting by Rod Ambrose

Showtimes:
8pm Thursday-Saturday
3pm Sunday
2pm Matinees January 21 and 24

Official Website: http://www.blacktheatretroupe.org/html/king.html