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Hamlet
Shakespeare and Company
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Thursday, October 9
Concert Hall 10:30 am
$6 students, $8 adults
The Berkshires’ renowned Shakespeare and Company presents a special one hour student performance of Hamlet, Shakespeare’s timeless tale of murder and revenge. The most famous play in the English language, Hamlet is the story of a man who is struggling not only with conscience, honor and the idea of revenge, but also a man trying to find out his political and personal responsibilities in the world. Recommended for Grades 7 and up.
Intriguingly thoughtful... terrific fun to watch...truly exciting.
The New York Times
Please note that this is a 60 minute adaptation.
Themes Explored: Shakespeare, Elizabethan Theatre, Revenge, Moral Corruption, Social Class, Death, Love, Loss
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Hamlet additional resources
Tool Kit from the NEA including guidelines for conducting recitation contests; a booklet for teachers with sample lesson plans; and essays on Shakespeare and Elizabethan theater. (URL )
Hamlet Study Guide
Detailed study guide including director's notes, synopsis, timeline, references, discussion questions, sample scenes and techniques used by Shakespeare & Company for exploring scenes. (Acrobat pdf 2697 kb)
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