Never mind the "updating", the language remains and the line readings are vested with a significance lacking in most stage productions I've seen. Plus the dramatic compression given the Gravediggers' scene is exemplary, and Rosencrantz (Steve Zahn!) and Guildenstern are a hoot. Also the To Be aria is exquisitely foreshadowed and mounted.Truly this (shortened) version serves the Bard.
clark
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Topic - HAMLET is Great! - clarkjohnsen 08:32:35 06/21/00 (4)
- didn't the obscene product placement bug you? - dave 13:10:11 06/22/00 (1)
- Aren't you being a little picky? - clarkjohnsen 13:18:59 06/22/00 (0)
- How much shorter? - TAFKA Steve 15:22:31 06/21/00 (1)
- Slightly over two hours... - clarkjohnsen 07:29:21 06/22/00 (0)