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August 26-October 9, 2011

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Bain Boehlke

"It is not, nor it cannot come to good." - Hamlet

The King of Denmark is dead. Consumed with grief, Prince Hamlet determines to avenge his father's apparent murder, with devastating consequences for his family and the Kingdom. Bain Boehlke directs an epic Jungle production of Shakespeare’s disturbing and psychologically rich masterpiece. Featuring Michelle Barber as Gertrude and Bradley Greenwald as Claudius.

 

Runtime:

3:25 including two 15 minute intermissions

 

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Bain Boelke

BAIN BOEHLKE is the founding Artistic Director of the Jungle Theater, and since the Jungle's inception 20 years ago, has directed, designed and/or appeared in most of the theater's productions.  Over his 50+ year theater career, he has also worked in theaters around the country including the Arizona Theatre Company, Louisville Children's Theatre and Honolulu Theatre for Youth.  Bain was the Associate Artistic Director and a leading actor at the Children's Theater Company for thirteen years.  He was the recipient of the 2001 McKnight Fellowship for Theater Arts, and was recently honored as the 2009 Distinguished Artist of the Year by the McKnight Foundation.  You may recognize him (or his voice) from his appearance as Mr. Mohra in the Coen brothers' film Fargo.
 

 
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“a show that’s altogether powerful, memorable, and dynamic.” —Minnesota Monthly

 

“Boehlke and his team have infused so much imagination into this production that you'll likely come away feeling it a timely take on a timeless work.” —Pioneer Press

 

“The director's prodigious grasp of scenic concept rarely has looked so right and comprehensive…This astonishing achievement invigorates the event, constantly holding our attention and interest.”

—Star Tribune

 

“In a stunning first act of Hamlet at the Jungle Theater, the audience is drawn into a world of high technology and the ancient lusts and conflicts of humanity.” —City Pages