Contact: Melissa Reifert
May 4, 2007

Mountain Empire Community Theatre to Perform I Hate Hamlet

Like a well-oiled machine, the Mountain Empire Community Theatre (MECT) continues to produce plays for local audiences. Up next for the group is Paul Rudnick’s I Hate Hamlet, a contemporary adult comedy for all who love the bard. Performances will be held on May 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 in Fugate Auditorium on the MECC campus. Friday and Saturday shows will take place at 8 p.m., while Sunday performances will begin at 7 p.m.

General admission tickets to see I Hate Hamlet are $5. Students and faculty from local colleges and universities may purchase $3 tickets by showing school IDs. For every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to P.A.W.S., Southwest Virginia’s animal welfare organization. A dessert bar with a variety of beverages will be available pre-show and during intermission.

The MECT is also holding auditions for the upcoming production, Cumberland Vendetta by John Fox, Jr. The group is calling for actors, actresses, musicians, sound technicians, lighting technicians, stage hands, and more. No experience is needed.

Auditions will be held on May 12 and May 20 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Fugate Auditorium, located in MECC’s Dalton-Cantrell Hall. Individuals who cannot attend one of these dates may contact the MECT to schedule an audition date.

For more information about I Hate Hamlet or auditions for Cumberland Vendetta, email mectheatre@email.com.

The Mountain Empire Community Theatre will perform I Hate Hamlet on May 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 in Fugate Auditorium on the MECC campus. Friday and Saturday shows will take place at 8 p.m., while Sunday performances will begin at 7 p.m.

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