"I used to think that state aid to the theatre was the
solution. There should be state aid, of course, but I've grown
frightened of people who hold the money.
Bureaucrats are dangerous in any art, in any land. It
would be fine if government would put in the money and then go mind its
business. But it won't."
-Lillian Hellman
1962
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Production Photographs of
I AM HAMLET
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TESTIFY
In the play's opening moments, Brian Morey appears as
the solemnly hooded Horatio delivering the news that "something
is rotten in the state of Denmark.". |
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HAUNTING VISIONS
Nimbly executing one of his first lightning-fast costume changes as fog
engulfs the stage, Brian dons a resplendent headpiece, shield, and
two-foot tall stilt boots to become the ghostly image of Hamlet's father
bearing an unexpected tale of woe.
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A STOLEN CROWN
Brian then metamorphosizes into the gluttonous King
Claudius, usurper of the throne. |
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PUTTING ON A FRESH FACE
With another dexterous change, Brian dons an elaborate mask to become
the sage and overly-verbose courtier Polonius.
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SINGING THE BLUES
In one of the play's many musical numbers, Brian adds
a campy blonde wig and snatches the microphone to become a very drunk
Ophelia who wryly cries out: "Hello, Denmark! You're
slaves -- all of ya!" |
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ALAS, POOR YORRICK
For the story's famous gravedigger scene, Brian deftly manipulates two
puppets and one skull.
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SHOWDOWN
In perhaps the play's most physically challenging
section, Brian plays both Hamlet and Laertes in the climactic final
battle. |
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