The scene: Two gravediggers excavate graves to make room for a new body. Hamlet and Horatio watch as skulls are removed. Hamlet picks up a skull that he learns belonged to Yorick, King Hamlet’s (his father’s) jester, which leads Hamlet to contemplate the fact that everyone dies.
But what becomes of the skull? You, our crafty detectives, shall follow the clues that will lead you to the missing skull!
Participants will play on teams, so we encourage everyone to bring friends. Start practicing your Shakespearean lingo, because it is Talk Like Shakespeare Day too! We’ll provide you with some phrases to try to incorporate into you conversations.