Sunday, November 22
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
Sunday, November 22 · 2-4 p.m. · Rockford University
- When
- Sunday, November 22 · 2-4 p.m.
- Where
- Rockford University5050 E. State St. · Rockford, IL · 61108
About this event
Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
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In his first successful play, Stoppard tells the tale of two hapless university students who are on their way to Elsinore at the invitation of the King and Queen of Denmark. Neither Guildenstern nor Rosencrantz know why they have been summoned but who are they to question a King. Also, they look forward to seeing their classmate, Hamlet. As they approach the castle, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern meet a group of disreputable players touring the countryside looking for work. Yes, this is the story of Hamlet told through the eyes of two minor and inept characters. They are so busy trying to rationalize life they fail to comprehend the events unfolding around them. The result is a comedy of misunderstanding and total confusion until the very end.
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