2009-2010 SEASON Aurelia's Oratorio

Hamlet

William Shakespeare
directed by Michael Kahn
6/5/2007 - 7/29/2007

Lansburgh Theatre

Runtime: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes

with one intermission


Ingenious … A straight-up modern-dress take. The Company’s done its characteristic deep meditation on the text and come away with fresh moments that enliven Shakespeare’s oft-heard words … open[ing] up the production in satisfying, unexpected ways.”
Glen Weldon, Washington City Paper

One of the greatest plays ever written, Hamlet has captivated audiences for 400 years with its explorations of life, love, duty and vengeance. Commanded by his murdered father’s ghost to seek revenge, Hamlet struggles with the human and spiritual costs of pursuing justice. Featuring some of the most beautiful language ever written, Hamlet marks a turning point in Shakespeare’s career toward more complex depictions of good and evil, of heroes and villains. Director Michael Kahn reunites with actor Jeffrey Carlson for the first time since Lorenzaccio, a production The Washington Post called, “Impressive! Kahn’s smart new staging surrounds Carlson, indisputably the evening’s star.” This production is part of the Shakespeare in Washington.

Hamlet is sponsored by:

New York Private Bank & Trust and

the Abby S. and Howard P. Milstein

Foundation

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