Go behind the scenes with New York Classical Theatre as they prepare 3.5 acre staging of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark at the World Financial Center
February 26, 2010
Spring Season

For Immediate Release

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March 2 – 25: Go behind the scenes with New York Classical Theatre as they prepare 3.5 acre staging of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark at the World Financial Center

As part of a residency with arts>World Financial Center, New York Classical Theatre will be using an empty storefront at One New York Plaza as the production studio for their 2010 season. Throughout March, members of the public can watch the company prepare for their April 1–18 staging of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark , getting a peek behind the scenes via an open house and lunch-time talks with the creative staff. From March 2-25, visitors can also catch public rehearsals amid the hustle and bustle of the World Financial Center, whose 3.5-acre street and lobby levels will be the set for the sprawling production.

What: New York Classical Theatre in residency at arts>World Financial Center, hosting a series of public events as they prepare their April production of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

When:
Production Studio Open House: Wednesday, March 10, 12:30–2pm

Brown Bag Talk with director Stephen Burdman: Wednesday, March 17, 12:30–1pm

Brown Bag Talk with production designer Amelia Dombrowski, Wednesday, March 24, 12:30–1pm

Public Rehearsals: March 2-25, various times and locations; see website for daily updates.

Phone: 212.945.0505
Web: www.artsWorldFinancialCenter.com
Where:
Open House and Brown Bag Talks: One New York Plaza, Concourse Level
Rehearsals: World Financial Center, 220 Vesey Street
Cost: FREE – No tickets or reservations required