Hamlet Cast

Ben is a musician and performer who spent 7 years in New York City doing theatre before moving to Texas in the summer of 2023. Since then, he has been involved in several productions at the GBT, including Matilda the Musical, Rocky Horror, and Something Rotten, where he led GBT’s live band and won Broadway World’s award for Best Musical Direction and Orchestral Performance. When not performing, Ben is working on multiple musicals, which he hopes to bring to their first audiences in 2026. Thanks to everyone taking time to see excellent community theater!

Mordecai is thrilled to be on stage in Hamlet. He was previously in Matilda the Musical stretching his ears and his talent. He is also excited to be in Hamlet with his dad. He's always up for the job! Special thanks to his mom and his dog Nebula.

Cruser is excited to be back at the GBT stage. You might remember him as the Way-Too-Handsome Richard Hannay (The 39 Steps) or the Looks-Good-Even-in-Black-and-White Charles Condomine (Blithe Spirit). This is, admittedly, his first role where he is supposed to be less than dashing, which is the hardest part of tackling this character. But he's excited to channel his inner Dexter and join the pantheon of murderers who have graced the GBT stage, including his amazing wife Cynthia. Till death do us part indeed!

Neil is excited for his first time performing at the GBT. He started his theatrical career in 2016, and has gone on to act in musicals, Shakespearian and contemporary plays, and doing tech work at the EmilyAnn Theatre and the Bastrop Opera House. Outside of singing and theatre, Neil loves exploring the natural world and taking care of his llamas and chickens.

Kaitlin is madly (and most sincerely) grateful to be back at GBT, where she previously appeared as the obstinate Lizzy Bennet in Pride and Prejudice and wild Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show. Taking on Ophelia has been both humbling and intense, but Kaitlin wouldn't trade the chance to wrestle with Shakespeare, love, heartbreak, (and a truly reasonable amount of flowers...in her opinion) for the world. She would like to thank the entire creative team and crew for their care and trust, as well as the Gaslight-Baker community for continuing to feel like home. Kaitlin is endlessly grateful to her loved ones for being her whole world, with a most special note to the love of her life, Nicki. Pray love, I'll always remember to carry the best bouquet of flowers just for you. Kaitlin hopes Jason Jones' production of Hamlet makes you laugh where you can, ache where you must, and perhaps reconsider the weight of female grief than when you first arrived. Fare you well, my doves, and enjoy the show.

Dylan is so grateful to be back on the Gaslight Baker stage after playing Mortimer in last spring’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace. His previous roles include Billy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Malcom in Macbeth, and Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A theatre graduate of Texas State University, and aspiring screen/voice actor, he would like to thank his friends and family for their constant support over the years.

Tracy is so happy to be making her first appearance at the GBT as Polonia (aka Polonius). Many, many thanks for the opportunity. Tracy has her BFA in theatre from SMU and has performed in the Dallas area, London's Bloomsbury Theatre, and the Palais des Beaux Arts in Brussels, as well in Connecticut and Kansas. Most recently, she appeared at City Theatre Austin in Reckless as six different psychiatrists--all but one very bad at their jobs. Some favorite roles include: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Titania), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Steel Magnolias (M'Lynn), and Dancing at Lughnasa (Kate). Many thanks to her family for letting her go play once more.

Luke is a Texas State University alumnus with degrees in Theatre and English, and Treasurer at the GBT. He enjoys working in many different roles: working as the Dramaturg on the GBT’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and co-directing with Beth James at EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens' production of Shakespear's As You Like It. His GBT acting credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theseus), Harvey (Dr. Lyman Sanderson), and The Play That Goes Wrong (Johnathan). He is very excited to be part of the 2026 season, and he hopes everyone enjoys our rendition of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Becket is 23 years old, and this is his fifth GBT show. Previously he was in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Ensemble), Annie Get Your Gun (Cowboy Trio member), Frankenstein (Rab), and Something Rotten! (Peter Quince/Bard Boy). Additionally, he has been on stage for five other shows with the Unity Performing Arts: The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, A Company of Wayward Saints, and Things My Mother Taught Me. Lastly, Becket also helped with tech and set-building for numerous productions during three semesters at TLU.

Ben is happy to be back at the GBT with so many dear friends (both on stage and behind the scenes) from Arsenic and Old Lace. After appearing as Officer O’Hara, he’s turning in his gun and badge for a partisan and leaving Brooklyn for a lovely winter in Denmark.

Maggie is excited to be making her theatre debut. Not a stranger to the stage, Maggie has performed with various bands and taken beginning actor classes with ACC. She is excited as a sponge for this learning opportunity and wants to thank the cast and crew for all their patience and support.

Xavier is excited and once again honored to be a part of the Hamlet cast. As a transplant from Bell County, this U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and his family decided to plant roots in Lockhart in late 2022. Past roles he's played include Armando and others in Cuento Navideño and Officer Brophy in Arsenic and Old Lace.

Harrison, age 12, is thrilled to be performing in Hamlet at the GBT. He has appeared in numerous productions throughout Central Texas and has also worked on short films and commercials. When he’s not on stage, Harrison enjoys playing soccer, mastering new video games, and making people laugh. He is grateful to God for his many blessings and to his family for their continued love and support.

Camp is thrilled to be performing as Rosencrantz in the GBT's production of Hamlet. His previous acting roles include the GBT's Pride and Prejudice (Mr. Bingly) and Zach Scott Theatre's She Slay Monsters (various roles). Camp got his acting start with the Red Dragon Players Company in Austin. Thanks and Love to his family.

Corinna was seen last season in Vaudeville at the Baker 2025, the GBT Summer Improv camp, Matilda the Musical, and Cuento Navideño. Corinna made her stage debut at the age of 5 in the 2018 Vaudeville at the Baker. Since then, she has appeared in several other Vaudeville and GBT summer camp shows. Her other GBT main stage performances include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Gift of the Magi, Elf the Musical, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

Casey is excited to be back on the GBT stage! Casey’s previous selected credits include: Buster/Fight Choreographer in Misery [Gaslight Baker Theatre], Fiers in The Cherry Orchard [Texas State Honors College], Cliton in The Liar [Texas State University], and Vice Principal Panch in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee [Blinn College]. Casey currently serves as the Technical Theatre Director at La Vernia High School. He would like to thank Jason for the opportunity to be in this show. Lastly, Casey would also like to thank you, dear audience member, for choosing to be here today!

Luis is very excited to be part of this production. There is nothing that brings him more joy than to be part of a group of people that tell stories. Other previous roles include Murder on the Orient Express (Bouc); Almost, Maine (Pete); Who’s in Bed With the Butler (Susie); Somewhere (Chorus); Frankenstein (Klaus; the Constable); and Arsenic and Old Lace (Dr. Einstein). Thank you to his husband, Will, for all the love and support! Enjoy the show!

Darcie is incredibly excited for her first performance at GBT! She has been doing theater since middle school, and she’s currently studying theater at Texas State University. She loves spending time with her friends, boyfriend, and her cats.

Gretchen has previously performed at the GBT as Gretel in Frankenstein and in the 24 Hour Play Festival. Currently, she teaches the GBT's Homeschool Drama classes alongside her daughter Yahva. Additionally, Gretchen has recently directed It's a Wonderful Life and Shakespeare in Love at the Bastrop Opera House.

Yahva has been involved in theater for 13 years, both onstage and behind the scenes. Her most recent shows include Something Rotten at the GBT, and Making God Laugh and The 39 Steps at the Lee County Arts Center. When not at the theater, Yahva is working toward her Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, and her hobbies include knitting, spinning yarn, writing stories, and creating artwork. She adores Shakespeare's works and hopes you enjoy the show!

Ben is excited to get back on the stage with this production of Hamlet. He has been in quite a few productions at the GBT, most notably as the Creature in Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein and as Ed in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Rene is 11 years old. He likes animals, nature, and video games. He has performed on stage as Sonny in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, as well as several Vaudeville shows. He looks forward to sharing this play with you.

Shea is 14 years old and loves the stage. She likes reading, writing, and dancing. She also likes mystery movies and is currently learning Greek. Shea has been acting since she was 7 years old. She most recently performed on stage as Dixie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She has also performed in The Tragedy of Macbeth (MacDuff child), Daughter of St. Nick (Street Urchin/Rabbit), Father Knows Best (Kathy), Elf, The Gift of the Magi, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as several Vaudeville performances. She looks forward to sharing this tragedy with you.

Dawn Wright Calvert has been playing the GBT stage since 2018. Previous roles include Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Annette in God of Carnage, and Judy in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Although she also loves working in different theaters in Austin, Wimberly, San Marcos and all over central Texas, she is proud to call the Gaslight Baker Theater and Lockhart her home.