Bradford students explore Hamlet through original performances

Bradford students explore Hamlet through original performances

Bradford High School students in Ms. Sepanski’s AP Literature class took a creative dive into Hamlet by scripting, directing, and performing their own versions of “The Mouse Trap”—the famous play-within-a-play designed to reveal the king’s guilt.

Through this hands-on experience, students explored how action affects an audience, how Shakespeare used this powerful device to drive the plot, and how stage directions shape a scene’s interpretation. An engaging and memorable way to deepen understanding while building creativity and collaboration!

Bravo to our talented performers and directors. 👏