"I Hate

Hamlet."

That sentiment

may be invoked by thousands of high school students each year as they

study the Bard's famous tragedy but it is also the title of Newnan Community

Theatre's new production, which will run Fridays and Saturdays through

Aug. 24.

"I Hate

Hamlet" is written by Paul Rudnick who penned the scripts for "Addams

Family Values," "In and Out," and "Jeffrey."

The play focuses on a soap opera star who gets hired to do "Hamlet"

in the park. The star fears the daunting role and summons the spirit of

John Barrymore, a former tenant of his apartment, for advice on the role.

He gets the advice on the role of the troubled dane but also gets advice

on acting and life.

Add to the

mix a psychic real estate broker, a 29-year-old virgin, swordfights and

more and you have a hilarious comedy. The cast of the play is Jeff Allen

as soap star Andrew Rally, Michael McClendon as John Barrymore, Kelly

Whisenhunt as Deirdre McDavey, Heather Carson as Felicia Dantine, Ginger

McMichael as Lillian and Bert Lyons as Gary Peter Lefkowitz. The show

is directed by David Dorell who directed "The Fantasticks" for

Newnan Community Theatre last year. He was also the Pirate King at this

year's Georgia Renaissance Festival.

"I Hate

Hamlet" will be presented Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.

Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Phone 770-683-6282

for more information or visit www.newnantheatre.com.

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