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Ophelia
written by Dustin Wills
produced by Tutto Theatre Company
directed by Dustin Wills
assistant directed by Keri Boyd
scenic design by Lisa Laratta
costumed by Kim H Ngo
lighting by Megan M Reilly
stage managed by Chris Ashton
technical direction by Sam Chesney

Dramatis Personae
Ophelia, In Love — Sofia Ruiz
Ophelia, Impassioned — Chase Crossno
Ophelia, On Edge — Lizzi Biggers
Ophelia, Undone — Kimberly Adams
Ophelia, In Water — Emily TIndall
Hamlet and Polonius — Gabriel Luna

Five women portray different fragments of Ophelia’s shattered mind while creeping between the pages of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It tells the story from her perspective and explores the intricacies of her relationship with Hamlet, her father, and herself. Ophelia gives a voice to literature’s most woefully underwritten female.

Production Photos
photography by Daniel Brock


Press
"Ophelia Has Her Say" - Preview in the Austin Chronicle
Seeing Hamlet through Ophelia's Eyes: Writer/Director Reimagines Shakespeare through Five Ophelias
Austin Chronicle Review - This Hamlet Seen Through the Eyes of Ophelia is Astounding
Austin American Statesman Review - Ophelia at the Blue Theater
Austinist Review - Ophelia at the Blue Theater
The Decider Review - Tutto Theatre Company's Contemplation of that Sad Girl in the Water
Top Ten Theatrical Treasures and Pleasures of 2008
Top Ten Parts and Wholes (in no particular order) with One Standout
Top Ten Wonderful Thing About Austin Theatre (in no particular order)


Awards and Nominations
WINNER - B Iden Payne Awards 2009 - Outstanding Production of a Drama
WINNER - B Iden Payne Awards 2009 - Outstanding Direction, Dustin Wills
WINNER - B Iden Payne Awards 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Megan M Reilly
WINNER - Austin Critics Table Awards 2008 - Best Direction, Dustin Wills
WINNER - George H. Mitchell Award for Original Script, Dustin Wills
Nomination - B Iden Payne Awards 2009 - Outstanding Scenic Design, Lisa Laratta
Nomination - B Iden Payne Awards 2009 - Outstanding Choreography
Nomination - B Iden Payne Awards 2009 - Outstanding Cast Performance, Ophelias
Nomination - Austin Critics Table Awards 2008 - Best Production, Drama
Nomination - Austin Critics Table Awards 2008 - Best Ensemble Performance
Nomination - Austin Critics Table Awards 2008 - David Mark Cohen New Play Award, Dustin Wills
Nomination - Austin Critics Table Awards 2008 - Best Scenic Design, Lisa Laratta
Nomination - Austin Critics Table Awards 2008 - Best Costume Design, Kim H Ngo