It could be an early draft by the bard or it could be a blatant rip-off, but throughout history it has been called the “bad quarto.” This fast-paced, action-packed production proves that “it ain’t necessarily so!” Half the length of the better-known play, this version crystallizes the famous story of murder, madness, love and betrayal. It is performed by an agile ensemble of 7 actors playing multiple roles, including the actress playing Hamlet’s mother doubling as a “butoh” inspired Ghost of Hamlet’s father. Performed uncut, this is a great version of one of the greatest of plays!
PERSONNEL:
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Title of source material: The First Quarto of Hamlet (published in 1603).
Producers: Dillon/Liebman/Schafer in association with New World Theatre Company
Director: Cynthia Dillon
Stage Manager/Assistant Director: Meghan Dickerson
Cast: Anthony Bagnetto, Jason Liebman, Kevin Lind, Alyssa Mann, Thomas Poarch, Gabriele Schafer, [one actor not yet cast]
Butoh Choreographer: Nick Fracaro
Fight Choreographer: Al Foote, Qui Nguyen
Photographer: Quinn Chandler
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