Shotgun Players of Berkeley had a crazy idea: put all the roles for William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” on pieces of paper and stuff them into a hat – no, make that a skull! Then just before each performance, the actors can pull their roles out of the skull. Random parts! The show has been a roaring […]
Review: Student lead shines in DVC’s ‘Hamlet’
THERE IS ONE WEEKEND LEFT TO CATCH an impressive performance of “Hamlet” at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, closing Sunday, Feb. 16. From the excellent delivery of his Shakespearean English to his powerful overall stage presence, lead Gordon Belanger succeeds beautifully in producing a fully credible and passionate Prince of Denmark. In fact, Belanger […]