Hopkins Center | A "Hamlet" Audio Experience
Event Info
April 28, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
An immersive listening experience of selections from this newly imagined Shakespeare audio production, followed by a conversation with the artists.
Making its World Premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and featured on Apple Podcasts, MakeBelieve's revelatory new take on Shakespeare's iconic tragedy drops you inside the fractured mind of the prince. Produced and directed by Jeremy McCarter and with breathtaking binaural sound design by Tony-Award winner Mikhail "Misha" Fiksel, this is Hamlet as you've never heard it before. Read more about this production in Jeremy McCarter's essay in The New York Times.
Sharon Washington '81 (who portrays Gertrude) will join actor Daniel Kyri (Hamlet), director Jeremy McCarter and producer Emilia LaPenta in a conversation about bringing the classics to life in the 21st century.
The audio experience and conversation in the Roth Studio Theater will be followed by a reception in Top of the Hop.
Make it a full Dartmouth night out! Elevate your experience with our An Evening at the Hopkins Center – Dinner, Show & Stay package. The Hanover Inn sits just steps from the Hopkins Center, making it effortless to enjoy world‑class performances without the hassle. Start your evening at PINE Restaurant, where craft cocktails and seasonal New England dishes set the perfect pre‑show mood. Then stroll to the Hop and return afterward to the comfort and charm of your room at the Inn. Treat yourself to the ultimate dinner‑and‑a‑show getaway!
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