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William Shakespeare - Hamlet

William Shakespeare - Hamlet

By: Michela Bertazzo
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 Hamlet is commonly regarded as one of the greatest plays ever written. Drawing on Danish chronicles and the Elizabethan vogue for revenge tragedy, Shakespeare created a play that is at once a philosophic treatise, a family drama, and a supernatural thriller. In the wake of his father's death, Prince Hamlet finds that his Uncle Claudius has swiftly taken the throne and married his mother, Queen Gertrude. The ghost of the dead king then appears and charges Claudius with 'murder most foul.' Hamlet is called to revenge his father's death: but will he be able to act before it is too late? Cast:Claudius, King of Denmark - Michael SiroisGertrude, Queen of Denmark, and Mother of Hamlet - Elizabeth KlettGhost Of Hamlet, the Late King of Denmark - dolohovHamlet, Son to the former, and Nephew to the present King - John GonzalezPolonius, Lord Chamberlain - Andy MinterLaertes, Son to Polonius - Denny SayersOphelia, Daughter to Polonius - Kristin HughesReynaldo, Servant to Polonius - Thomas WellsHoratio, Friend to Hamlet - David NicolRosencrantz, Courtier - Kara ShallenbergGuildenstern, Courtier - Karen SavageFrancisco, a Soldier - Andrew LebrunBernardo, Officer - David O'ConnellMarcellus, Officer - Jordan MuellerVoltimand, Courtier - Thomas WellsOsric, Courtier - allexA Gentleman, Courtier - David JaquayAnother Gentleman - mbClown One, Grave-digger - Brennan HoltzclawClown Two, Grave-digger - Christie NowakA Priest - Kevin O'CoinFortinbras, Prince of Norway - mbA Captain & his Army - Andrew LebrunEnglish Ambassador - Andrew LebrunFirst Player - Rosalind WillsPlayer King - Denny SayersPlayer Queen - Kirsten FerreriPlayer Lucianus - allexGroup Of Danes - David O'ConnellLord - LaurenTServant - Christie NowakStage Direction - Rosalind WillsEditors - mb & Jc GuanDedicated Proof-Listeners - Elizabeth Klett & mbBook Coordinators - J.C., Scott Sherris, Jc Guan, Elizabeth Klett & mbCopyright Michela Bertazzo Art
Episodes
  • Act 4

    Act 4
    Jan 18 2026
    40 mins
  • Act 3

    Act 3
    Jan 18 2026
    55 mins
  • Act 2

    Act 2
    Jan 18 2026
    41 mins
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