Teatro La Plaza’s Hamlet
March 13-23, 2025
From Peru, a joyful celebration of self-expression. Blending Shakespeare’s text with personal anecdotes from their lives, a group of young performers with Down syndrome take the stage in a lively and profound theatrical experience.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA), CST welcomes Teatro La Plaza from Lima, Peru with its bold and energetic reimagining of Hamlet. Offering a provocative look at questions of inclusion and discrimination, the performers explore the central question “To be or not to be?” through their own experiences, and a mix of pop music, dance, and wry humor.
Performed in Spanish with projected English translation.
Run Time: Approximately 95 minutes (no intermission)
Written and directed by Chela De Ferrari
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA)
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