HAMPTON in Film & TV
A modern, urban reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, set in the streets of New Orleans.
HAMPTON follows Ham Ellis, the son of a slain kingpin, as he returns home to confront betrayal, legacy, and the weight of a crown he never asked to wear. This isn’t Denmark—it’s the block. And the ghosts here speak in code, not prophecy.
This adaptation keeps the bones of the classic tragedy but places them in a world of corner politics, blood-bound loyalty, and cultural survival. HAMPTON is a tragedy built on real-life echoes—and a call to action for a new kind of audience.
HAMPTON on Stage
Hampton: The Operetta is a modern-day musical tragedy inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, reimagined through the lens of New Orleans Street politics, grief, and legacy. Blending operatic vocals with hip hop, gospel, and spoken word, it tells the story of Hampton “Ham” Ellis—a reluctant heir to a violent empire—who must choose between justice and vengeance after his father’s murder.
Set in present-day New Orleans, the piece merges theatrical storytelling with the emotional power of music. Scenes alternate between grounded dramatic dialogue and stylized operatic cutaways, where characters express their inner turmoil in powerful solo and choral performances.
The show’s music blends classical opera with contemporary rhythms: trap beats under tenor lines, gospel harmonies carrying grief, and spoken word verses woven into orchestral motifs.