GHOST LITE

by Justin Warner

A comic rewrite of HAMLET, Act 1, scene 5.

Finalist, Red Bull Theatre's Short New Play Festival competition, NYC, 2014
Finalist, National Ten-Minute Play Contest, Actors Theatre of Louisville, 2012

“The best short play of this year’s 10 by 10 Festival... Wonderfully witty.” - Triangle Arts and Entertainment

“Most of the plays went for laughs, much to the delight of this packed house, with the winner of the...

A comic rewrite of HAMLET, Act 1, scene 5.

Finalist, Red Bull Theatre's Short New Play Festival competition, NYC, 2014
Finalist, National Ten-Minute Play Contest, Actors Theatre of Louisville, 2012

“The best short play of this year’s 10 by 10 Festival... Wonderfully witty.” - Triangle Arts and Entertainment

“Most of the plays went for laughs, much to the delight of this packed house, with the winner of the evening being Ghost Lite.” - CVNC Arts Journal

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  • Tom Moran: GHOST LITE by Justin Warner
    “

    A hysterical retelling of Hamlet in which Hamlet takes a perfectly reasonable approach to his father's order to avenge his death. The perfect blend of reverence and comedy with a believable arc and a wonderful coda.

    A hysterical retelling of Hamlet in which Hamlet takes a perfectly reasonable approach to his father's order to avenge his death. The perfect blend of reverence and comedy with a believable arc and a wonderful coda.

    ”
  • Tom Moran: GHOST LITE by Justin Warner
    “

    A hysterical retelling of the ghost Hamlet’s exhortation of his son that managed to be thoroughly modern while still staying true to the original characters. Laughs throughout, and especially benefits from an excellent twist at the end as well as a killer coda. Great fun.

    A hysterical retelling of the ghost Hamlet’s exhortation of his son that managed to be thoroughly modern while still staying true to the original characters. Laughs throughout, and especially benefits from an excellent twist at the end as well as a killer coda. Great fun.

    ”
  • Rachel Bublitz: GHOST LITE by Justin Warner
    “

    GHOST LITE is hilarious! I laughed throughout reading it on my computer, I can only imagine how much more funny it is with talented actors bringing the characters to life. I would actually love to see to see Warner's full length version of Hamlet.

    GHOST LITE is hilarious! I laughed throughout reading it on my computer, I can only imagine how much more funny it is with talented actors bringing the characters to life. I would actually love to see to see Warner's full length version of Hamlet.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Rising Sun Arts Centre, "Crash Test Drama," Reading, England, 2012

Production History

  • Professional, Core Artist Ensemble, NYC, 2014
  • Professional, InspiraTO Festival, Toronto, 2014
  • Professional, Tri-State Theatre Festival, South Street Players, Spring Lake, NJ, 2014
  • Professional, Appetite Theatre, Chicago, 2011
  • Professional, Arts Center, 10x10 In The Triangle, Carrboro, NC, 2011