Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (LA Theatre Works)

In this unique audio adaptation of Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning play, two courtiers embark on a journey to explore the roots of Hamlet's unhappiness. Set against the backdrop of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, this inventive retelling delves into themes of fate, mortality, and the meaning of existence.

Recorded at The Invisible Studios in West Hollywood in June 2022, this full-cast production features notable performances by Seamus Dever as Hamlet, JD Cullum as Claudius, Anna Lyse Erikson as Ophelia, Martin Jarvis as The Player, and Susan Sullivan as Gertrude. Directed by Rosalind Ayres, with sound design by David Wilson, Neil Wogensen, and Charles Carroll, this audiobook presents a compelling auditory experience for both Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike.