Four performers embody all of the characters in The Secret Theatre and Ript Theater Company's fast-paced, non-stop whirlwind production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy.
See it if you already know Ham (if not, it's confusing). 4 actors play all roles. Barebones staging (no props, one backdrop). Interesting sound/lights
Don't see it if you are a WS traditionalist. Language is supreme, but deep cuts to 90 mins. Whirling, fast-paced. Before you go, google plot/characters .
See it if You want to see Hamlet, but don't have the time. This very distilled version hits the high spots but little else.
Don't see it if You are allergic to over the top acting. The director and lead allows Chauncy Thomas to trample over the production.
See it if You know Hamlet well, and are curious for a new take.
Don't see it if You are not familiar with Hamlet.
See it if you like Shakespeare with a little innovation.
Don't see it if you want a four-hour play filled with all the trappings.
See it if you want to see how to cast a version of Hamlet with only 4 actors, and if you want to see Polonius as the clown he never is but should be
Don't see it if you want to see a new interpretation of the character of Hamlet
Also I do want to give props to RIPT for trying something new, and conceptu... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy fast paced, text oriented Shakespeare.
Don't see it if You don't enjoy Shakespeare's language
See it if you enjoy watching Shakespeare plays that are clear, innovative, and intense, and that are (on top of everything else) only 90 min long.
Don't see it if you just REALLY love Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, or Fortinbras, or any of the side plots really...
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See it if ...you enjoy vibrant, intense and emotionally stirring theater with terrific individual and ensemble performing
Don't see it if ... you need Rosenkrantz and Guidenstern ... a play isn't complete without elaborate sets etc. ...Shakespeare?boring
See it if you love Shakespeare, and love watching people who can explore it masterfully. And to watch actors brilliantly play multiple roles!
Don't see it if you don't enjoy small casts, low budget, simple, pared down Shakespeare. It was about the text, the story, and the lives of these people.
See it if You enjoy intelligent deconstructions on the Bard's best tale, good performances, and stream-lined Shakespeare
Don't see it if You can't do without Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, or if you've never seen or read Hamlet before
Also An excellent and stream-lined four person, 90-minute take on family, r... Read more Read less
See it if You'll enjoy a new examination of a classic work.
Don't see it if If you are not familiar with Hamlet and following Shakespearian speech the changing characters could be confusing.
See it if you are looking for an innovative, relationship-centric, fast-paced interpretation that stays faithful to the language.
Don't see it if you think the uncut version of Hamlet is too short and has too few characters.
See it if You love Shakespeare or you don’t like Shakespeare and are prepared to have your mind changed. Unlike any Shakespeare I’ve seen before.
Don't see it if You are a Shakespeare purist and don’t like it when people do their own take on it. I can’t imagine there are too many people like this...
See it if You want to see a fresh and valid prod. of Hamlet- at 90 min, it hits everything that needs to happen and still clips. Innovative staging.
Don't see it if You are looking for a full, uncut, traditionally staged production. This has 4 actors masterfully switching on stage between characters.