(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions will present a mainstage production of Hamlet, directed by C. Rashee Stevenson, from October 9–26, 2025, at the Art House Theater in Jersey City. This bold reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy fuses the original text with interpolated language from Les Nègres and Les Paravents by Jean Genet and works by Federico García Lorca—transforming the play into a cosmic crime thriller that plunges deep into grief, identity, and the metaphysical.
“This production of Hamlet is deeply personal to me,” says C. Rashee Stevenson. “I wanted to explore the emotional and psychological weight of grief, power, and identity through a lens that feels immediate, cosmic, and urgent. We’re pushing the boundaries of what this classic can be, and I’m incredibly grateful to Art House for giving us the space to reimagine it for today’s world.”
“It’s thrilling to bring Hamlet to life in such a bold and contemporary way,” says Joshua Feder, Producing Director at Art House. “C. Rashee Stevenson’s vision is transformative—he’s created something that honors the text while making it entirely new. This is exactly the kind of ambitious, artist-driven work that Art House exists to support.”
“C. Rashee Stevenson is one of the most exciting theater artists working today,” adds Meredith Burns, Executive Artistic Director. “This production is especially meaningful to me as I’ve known C. Rashee since our time together at SUNY Purchase, and later had the privilege of working with him through our INKubator program in 2019. Don’t wait to get your tickets—this is Hamlet like you’ve never seen it before.”
Performances will take place at Art House Theater (345 Marin Boulevard) in Jersey City, New Jersey on October 9-11, 16-18, and 23-25 at 7:30pm each night. There will also be 3:00pm matinee performances on October 12,19,26.
Cast & Creative Team: The production stars Colin Pieters as Hamlet, alongside Max Katz (Claudius), Katiuska Tahiri-Herrand (Gertrude), Jessie-Kenner Tidball (Ophelia), Jacob Ready (Polonius / Old Hamlet), Laura Hajek (Rosencrantz / Guildenstern), Hannah Jane Ginsberg (The Actor), and Katy Pinke (Horatio / Laertes).
The creative team includes: C. Rashee Stevenson (Director / Sound Designer), Hannah Jane Ginsberg (Line Producer), Celia Krefter (Lighting Design), and Rebecca Frank (Dramaturg).
Tiered Ticketing Model: This production also marks the debut of Art House’s tiered-ticketing program, offering audience members the opportunity to choose from flexible pricing:
* Supporter Ticket ($60): For those who want to champion Art House’s mission.
* Standard Ticket ($45): General admission.
* Discounted Ticket ($35): Available to students, seniors, and arts industry professionals.
This model ensures accessibility while inviting deeper investment from patrons who are able to give more.
Accessibility: Art House Productions is committed to making Hamlet an inclusive experience. The theater offers wheelchair-accessible seating, fully accessible restrooms, and welcomes service animals. ASL interpretation and audio description are available upon request with two weeks’ notice. For accommodations, contact (201) 579-0532 or email [email protected].
Art House Productions is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to advancing the performing and visual arts in Jersey City. Through professional theater productions, visual art exhibitions, and community programs, Art House fosters creativity, inclusivity, and accessibility across all artistic disciplines.
Art House’s 2025 programming is made possible through the generous support of: An Anonymous American Foundation, Hudson County Cultural Affairs, City of Jersey City, Exchange Place Alliance, New Jersey State Council on the Arts (a partner of the NEA), Genova Burns, HDSID, Jersey City Economic Development Corporation, Jersey City Health and Human Services, KRE, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Panepinto Properties, Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, RWJ Barnabas Health | Jersey City Medical Center, SILVERMAN, Super Buy Rite, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the NJ Arts and Culture Renewal Fund, and many dedicated donors and volunteers.
