By Gina Marie Rodriguez & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com
originally published: 10/03/2025
William Shakespeare. You may have heard of him.
His plays have been performed for over 400 years but there's always something unique to look forward to. And his most famous revenge tragedy is now being re-examined and reconstructed on stage as a cosmic crime thriller, taking an existential deep dive toward enlightenment.
Jersey Arts is in Jersey City to speak with the cast and director of Art House Productions' rendition of "Hamlet."
The production runs from October 9-26, 2025. Tickets are available for purchase online. Art House Productions is located at 345 Marin Boulevard in Jersey City, New Jersey.
About the author: Gina Marie Rodriguez is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and actress. Her foray into filmmaking began at a young age as a way to avoid public speaking in school. From there, it grew into a love of telling stories and creating new worlds. Gina Marie boasts a Bronze Remi win from Worldfest Houston, Best Female Filmmaker from the Cosmic Film Festival, and a Best Actress in a Comedy from the Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festival alongside nominations from the Golden Door International Film Festival, Official Latino Film and Arts Festival and Los Angeles Cinefest among others.
Dave Tavani is a freelance videographer and still photographer based in the Philadelphia area. In recent years, Dave has worked on a variety of projects, mostly for nonprofit and arts organizations. In addition to JerseyArts.com, he works on video projects for McCarter Theatre Center, The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Visit Philadelphia, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and ArtPride New Jersey.
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