Hamlecchino: Clown Prince of Denmark

Performed at Gallaudet University's Elstad Auditorium
April 26th - May 29th, 2012

*Helen Hayes Awards Recommended*

Dying is easy... Comedy is hard

Tragedy puts an antic disposition on when the Commedia servant Arlecchino is cast in the lead role of Hamlet. This energetic and tragi-comic interpretation of the Bard's most famous play matches Shakespeare's poignant philosophy with Commedia's surprising physical comedy. Joining Shakespeare's original language with Faction of Fools' inventive style, Hamlecchino is sure to be a Hamlet like no other and will premiere at Gallaudet in April of 2012. The play will feature Artistic Director Matthew R. Wilson in the title role as well as Scenic Design by Gallaudet Theatre Arts Chair Ethan Sinnott.

Written by: William Shakespeare

Directed By: Matthew R. Wilson

Assistant Director: Toby Mulford
Stage Manager: Elizabeth Stone
Assistant Stage Manager: Kathryn Dooley

Created and performed by: John V. Bellomo, Marianna Devenow+, Billy Finn, David Gaines, Amelia Hensley+, Emma Crane Jaster, Toby Mulford, Justin Purvis, Rachel Spicknall, Eva Wilhelm, and Matthew R. Wilson

Scenic Design: Ethan Sinnott, Lighting Design: Andrew F. Griffin, Costume Design: Denise Umland, Sound Design: Mehdi Raoufi, Music Composition: Jesse Terrill, Properties Design: Sarah Conte, Mask Design: Aaron Cromie, Production Photography: C. Stanley Photography

Running time: approx. 2 hours, 15 minutes, plus an intermission;
Appropriate for ages 9 and up.

+Gallaudet student intern

The Washington Post calls Hamlecchino,
" 'Hamlet' with a high-concept spin":
"intriguing," "ambitious," "nimble," and "poignant"
Read the full review, HERE!

"Dynamite" and "Hilarious" raves DC Theatre Scene!
"I guarantee how you see the Dane will change"
Read the full review, HERE!

"A truly great Hamlet" says Shakespeareances.com,
"visually powerful" "great theatre"
Read the full review, HERE!

DC Metro Theater Arts calls Hamlecchino
a "creative adaptation" "exquisitely portrayed"
"full of slapstick comedy and ultra-physicality"
Read the full review, HERE!