Hamlet

by Rita Giomi

Young Prince Hamlet returns to Denmark as strange and sorrowful times befall the country—his father, the King, suffered a murder most foul. The Prince is sure that blame lies with Claudius, lately his uncle and now his King and husband to his mother. This betrayal is more than the Prince can bear. Soon he is out of his wits, spouting “wild and whirling words” denouncing his love for the sweet Ophelia. Or is this madness merely a ruse to “catch the conscience of the king” so Hamlet may enact his revenge? Sensing the danger his nephew presents, Claudius conspires to slay Hamlet. And amidst the clashing of swords and passing of poisoned goblets, all the players fall prey to the treachery that stains the soil of poor Denmark.

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Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Estimated Run Time: 90-105 minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 5+ actors

Full Details

15 roles originally played by 5 actors:
  • Hamlet
  • King Claudis
  • King Hamlet's Ghost
  • Ophelia
  • Horatio
  • Marcellus
  • Rosencrantz
  • Queen Gertrude
  • Gravedigger
  • Bernardo
  • Guildenstern
  • Polonius
  • Laertes
  • Player
  • Marcellus

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

The following resources may be added to you license for an additional fee:
  • Logo/Media package

Rita Giomi

Rita Giomi is a recognized Seattle director with an MFA in directing and 25 years of professional experience at many of the Northwest's leading Equity houses. Giomi came to the theater somewhat by accident, her reasoning mind drawing her to high school debate and interpretive reading, in which she became a New Mexico state champion. She was still pursuing studies in science when someone suggested she might be good at directing and gave her a chance to try.

Ms. Giomi has directed many works throughout Seattle and elsewhere, and is now an artistic associate at Seattle Children's Theatre.

Originally produced in Seattle Children's Theatre’s 2007-08 season

Photos of original production at Seattle Children's Theatre

Photos of original production at Seattle Children's Theatre

Photos of original production at Seattle Children's Theatre

Reviews

“

An abridgement gives the play shape and pulls its divers themes into a manageable bundle.

- Seattle Weekly
“

What is gained is a likeable, human-scale son of Denmark, a sort of ‘starter Hamlet’ aimed directly at adolecents – but not pandering to them with pop-culture shtick.

- The Seattle Times