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Now
touring!
Call 415-558-0888 for date options and bring this
classic tale to YOUR location.
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Also
available:
PLAYSHOP
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a one hour,
hands-on experience
that will deepen your
students' appreciation of
Shakespeare On Tour's
"Hamlet"! |
This ghostly tale of a prince whose royal family is disrupted
by political events is considered to be one of Shakespeare's finest
commentaries on morality and the human condition. Unsurpassed
for its unique insights into human nature as well as its powerful
dramatic elements, the play is set in the medieval court of Denmark,
during the historical period of the events on which it’s
based. Trapped together during a cold Denmark winter in a dark,
drafty castle, the complexities of their characters set the stage
for drama and intrigue.
Those who are new to Shakespeare often find this ghostly mystery
to be one of his most satisfying plays. Audiences are delighted
to find they recognize many phrases from the witty speeches and
probing dialogues, such as Shakespeare's most famous soliloquy,
"to be or not to be". The universal dilemmas experienced
by Hamlet continue to resonate with today's audiences.
As always, the cast will field questions from the audience at
the end of the show and a 3-week curriculum guide (indexed to
state standards) is sent in advance of the performance. The engaging
and enriching materials have been developed by the show’s
director Rebecca J. Ennals, a former Teaching Artist in Residence
with the California school system.
An optional one-hour PLAYSHOP
for students who want to dig deeper into Hamlet. as well
as have some hands-on experience is also available (immediately
before or after your show).
Rebecca J. Ennals, renown for her ability to make Shakespeare's
plays accessible to audiences of all levels, returns to direct.
She also directed last season's popular production of Romeo
& Juliet, as well as our prior touring productions of
Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, Two Gentlemen of Verona,
and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The set design (hand-painted by award winning designer Serina
Serjama whose work with Santa Barbara and San Jose Opera companies
has been widely acclaimed) evokes Elsinore, the castle of the
royal family that Hamlet is set in. The period costumes
feature rich brocades and designs of that era. Composer Bill Walker,
who has worked with Shakespeare on Tour for the past four seasons,
has created an enthralling sound track that underscores and punctuates
the action and emotion on stage. The production includes a professionally
choreographed sword fight by certified Fight Director Carla Pantoja.
The talented ensemble (playing the following roles: Hamlet, Ophelia/Horatio,
Claudius/Ghost, Gertrude/Marcellus, Polonius/Laertes) has been
cast not only for their acting skills but also for their ability
to deliver Shakespeare's language in a clear and articulate fashion.
This is the first time Shakespeare on Tour will stage a beginning-to-end
production of Hamlet (Digging Hamlet, presented
in the fall of 2000, presented selected scenes only). As usual,
the script will be edited for length, removing the subplot of
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, but many of the most famous speeches
will be included.
For More Information:
If you are interested in having Shakespeare on Tour's exciting
production visit your school, please view our pricing
and staging requirements.
Please note that tour dates fill quickly! Call (415) 558-0888
or e-mail sfshakes@sfshakes.org,
or fax your booking form
for Hamlet now to (415) 865-4433 to bring the magic
of live theater and the beauty of Shakespeare's writing to YOUR
location!
Shakespeare on
Tour's Hamlet
(L to R) Carl Holvick-Thomas as Hamlet, Jeremy Vik and Lyndsy
Kail as Players, David Abad as King, and Leticia Duarte as Gertrude
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Performances of Shakespeare On Tour's Hamlet |
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January 19, 2010
Tuesday
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Merced
Library, 2100 O Street, Merced
Performance at 6:30 pm ~ Post-show Q&A with the cast
at 7:30 pm
Complimentary performance.
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February 8, 2010
Monday
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Salida
Library, 4835 Sisk Road, Salida
Performance at 6:00 pm ~ Post-show Q&A with the cast at
7:00 pm
Complimentary performance. |
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February 9, 2010
Tuesday
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Chowchilla
Library, 300 Kings Avenue, Chowchilla
Performance at 4:30 pm ~ Post-show Q&A with the cast at
5:30 pm
Complimentary performance. |
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February 12, 2010
Friday
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Center
for Learning in Retirement,425 Market Street, San Francisco
Performance at 1:15 pm ~ Post-show Q&A with the cast at
2:15 pm
Complimentary performance. |
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February 16, 2010
Tuesday
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Fowler
Library, 306 S. 7th Street, Fowler
Performance at 4:30 pm ~ Post-show Q&A with the cast at
5:30 pm
Complimentary performance. |
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February 17, 2010
Wednesday
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Modesto
Library, 1500 I Street, Modesto
Performance at 7:00 pm ~ Post-show Q&A with the cast at
8:00 pm
Complimentary performance. |
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March 5, 2010
Friday
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Riverside
Public Library, 3581 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside
Performance at 4:30 pm ~ Post-show Q&A with the cast at
5:30 pm
Complimentary performance. |
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March 6, 2010
Saturday
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Aliso
Viejo Library, 1 Journey, Aliso Viejo
Performance at 2:00 pm ~ Post-show Q&A with the cast at
3:00 pm
Complimentary performance. |
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March 7, 2010
Sunday
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Burlingame
Library, 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame
Performance at 2:00 pm ~ Post-show Q&A with the cast at
3:00 pm
Complimentary performance. |
About Shakespeare on Tour
For over a decade, Shakespeare On Tour has traveled across the state
bringing a fifty-five minute version of a Shakespeare play to thousands
of students. Each fall and spring our touring troupe of actors arrive
at hundreds of venues, bringing sets, props, costumes, and music
to enliven their performance. The production is professionally directed
and suitable for elementary students through adults. The tour visits
more schools than any other theater group in the state; this year
alone, the tour will present more than 200 performances to over
20,000 children!
Schools also receive a curriculum guide written by professional
educators, with lesson plans designed to help teachers prepare their
students to more fully appreciate the performance.
Current Supporters of Shakespeare on
Tour:
PLUS: Hundreds of individuals who believe in the transformative
power of the performing arts! |
