We are under the spiritual leadership of Rev. However, they are more than meets the eye.The spiritual journey of Somerville Community Baptist Church has been firmly rooted in unity in diversity upon God’s Will and our faith in Christ. Founded in 1977, Somerville Community Baptist Church (S.C.B.C.) is a church community in Somerville Massachusetts and a member of The American Baptist Church of Massachusetts (T.A.B.C.O.M.). They make a seeming pair of jolly, dimwitted bookends as Hamlet’s childhood friends, dressed identically and interchangeably. Hamlet is not complete without the appearance of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, portrayed with fresh humor by Chantelle Marshall and Julia Kennedy respectively. A brief exchange with Laertes later in the production showed just a glimpse of Claudius’s true nature. Claudius is a calculating character and leaves little room for sympathy. Myra Hope Eskridge as Claudius delivers a suave poker face, but lacks the devious nature expected of the character. Nathan Phillip Johnson also gives a memorable performance as valiant and forthright Laertes, infusing a natural charisma in each scene. He also excels at Hamlet’s darkly playful demeanor, especially in a powerful scene alone with Ophelia. Adell delivers the famous “To Be or Not to Be” soliloquy with finesse. Nathan Phillip Johnson as Laertes and Myra Hope Eskridge as Claudius Photo courtesy of Johanna Adell certainly has exacted the alarming rage expected of Hamlet in the face of betrayal. A bit of a scene stealer, he humorously engages the audience with his offhanded and frank observations while offering wisdom and insight to his children. Wearing a beard and a bow tie, Harrington has natural comic timing with a distinctive voice and lighthearted demeanor. Andrew Harrington is an unforgettable presence as Polonius. The dialogue can be a bit rushed at times in its conversational tone which lessens the gravitas of Shakespeare’s eloquent text. Hamlet features a capable cast that occasionally engages the audience. Makeup artists Meg Boeni, Mack Caroll, and their assistants did an extraordinary job transforming the cast into their respective roles.
For example, Hatem Adell portrays Hamlet wearing stone washed jeans and a crown on his t-shirt while Gertrude, depicted by Ron Lacey, wears a gown more faithful to the historical time period. Carolyn Jones’s and Katie Caroll’s costume design nods to the late Middle Ages setting in Elsinore, Denmark while also boasting a contemporary flair. Nathan Phillip Johnson as Laertes, Andrew Harrington as Polonius and Evelyne Cardella as Ophelia Photo courtesy of Johanna show also blends the contemporary with the historical through its more casual tone and costume choices while Shakespeare’s alluring text and action sequences remain the same. It is not revealed which actor portrays that particular figure, but his moving and affecting presence is a highlight of the production.Ĭlowning…. An urgent message inspires Hamlet to believe “something is rotten in the state of Hamlet is a stylish, compelling drama that boasts some iridescent and impressive special effects as a translucent figure paces from a mysterious location. Shakespeare’s Hamlet is about a Prince of Denmark who discovers his mother has married his uncle after his father has been murdered. The show is an immersive experience as the production expands beyond the stage and cast members can enter from anywhere in the venue. Not a bad seat in the house as the audience gathered in Unity Somerville’s church basement for Hamlet. Click here for more information and tickets. The cast of ‘Hamlet’ Photo courtesy of Johanna purposefully by Elizabeth Hunter, continues Shakespeare’s Hamlet through Saturday, November 23 at Unity Somerville in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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