Eastern Student Hanna Madler of South Windsor Performs in 'Hamlet' for Kids

2017 Mar 28

The Drama Society at Eastern Connecticut State University performed its first-ever children's theatre production on March 25 with a kid-friendly version of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." Originally adapted by playwright Kyra Baldwin, "Hamlet" (for kids) was directed by club president Lucy Shea. Two performances occurred for all-ages crowds in the Delmonte Studio Theatre of Eastern's Fine Arts Instructional Center.

Hanna Madler '16 of South Windsor was among the cast and crew. Madler managed the costumes and majors in Accounting and Theatre.

"I worked with the director to find costumes to use for 'Hamlet,'" said Madler. "We pulled both period-appropriate and goofy pieces to help tell the story of 'Hamlet' to a younger audience."

"One of my favorite memories as an Eastern student is when I was an acting apprentice with Shakespeare on the Sound in Rowayton, CT," said director Lucy Shea. "The company and I devised a new, 40-minute children's theatre version of 'Hamlet.' Kyra Baldwin, the playwright, created a perfect script that tells the story of Hamlet with an updated vibe. It was my delight and privilege to present this show in Eastern's new Fine Arts Instructional Center, brought to audiences by Drama Society."

Drama Society is a student-run club at Eastern that meets weekly to discuss all things theatre. The club is open to all students and creates a range of productions every year.