Directing Hamlet - No Small Task
Directing Hamlet – No Small Task
A famous Hamlet director, Kurt Spenrath, once stated, “The only thing scarier than playing Hamlet is directing it” (Spenrath). Agreeing with him is Greg Doran, the director of the 2008 remake, starring David Tennant. He coincides by inputting, “I've always been rather terrified of Hamlet” (Allen 1). Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most well-known dramatics, and people love to put on productions of the work. Many people recognize the play because it is shown around the world, and is a piece of literature that speaks to everyone, no matter the language or culture. The most well-known scene is Hamlet’s soliloquy, which evidently takes the focus of many directors. The soliloquy is very overwhelming, for the director would want the general meaning to be portrayed, as well make the play able to be comprehended on a secondary level. That is why directors have to give their leads a lot of advice, especially Hamlet in this case. The task is daunting for directors and actors overall, and for many is either going to propel their career into a spiraling nadir, or bring them to the apex. A director is not going to turn down the challenge of putting on this play, even if it means extra work with the actors. And although Hamlet may be intimidating, many are able to overcome it and go on to perform Shakespeare’s work elegantly and uniquely.
Concerning theatrical works and productions, characterization is one of the most important parts of acting. This fact is especially true when someone is putting on a performance of a Shakespeare show. Directors have to do a variety of research before putting on any show, but the work triples when putting on a production of Hamlet. Spenrath continues, “Hamlet is violent. Hamlet is a poet. Hamlet is sexy. Hamlet is a philosopher" (Spenrath 1). You have to make sure the audience can see all these different sides of Hamlet, not just one of them, which is what normally happens when you watch a show. Directors have
A famous Hamlet director, Kurt Spenrath, once stated, “The only thing scarier than playing Hamlet is directing it” (Spenrath). Agreeing with him is Greg Doran, the director of the 2008 remake, starring David Tennant. He coincides by inputting, “I've always been rather terrified of Hamlet” (Allen 1). Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most well-known dramatics, and people love to put on productions of the work. Many people recognize the play because it is shown around the world, and is a piece of literature that speaks to everyone, no matter the language or culture. The most well-known scene is Hamlet’s soliloquy, which evidently takes the focus of many directors. The soliloquy is very overwhelming, for the director would want the general meaning to be portrayed, as well make the play able to be comprehended on a secondary level. That is why directors have to give their leads a lot of advice, especially Hamlet in this case. The task is daunting for directors and actors overall, and for many is either going to propel their career into a spiraling nadir, or bring them to the apex. A director is not going to turn down the challenge of putting on this play, even if it means extra work with the actors. And although Hamlet may be intimidating, many are able to overcome it and go on to perform Shakespeare’s work elegantly and uniquely.
Concerning theatrical works and productions, characterization is one of the most important parts of acting. This fact is especially true when someone is putting on a performance of a Shakespeare show. Directors have to do a variety of research before putting on any show, but the work triples when putting on a production of Hamlet. Spenrath continues, “Hamlet is violent. Hamlet is a poet. Hamlet is sexy. Hamlet is a philosopher" (Spenrath 1). You have to make sure the audience can see all these different sides of Hamlet, not just one of them, which is what normally happens when you watch a show. Directors have