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Seattle s Eclectic Theater Company is proud to present a pulsing politically driven production of The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark in a way that will reopen audiences eyes to both current global issues and the human condition.

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In a kingdom racked by war and religious tension, a prince is driven in a quest for truth, justice, and revenge. Seattle's Eclectic Theater Company is proud to present a pulsing, politically driven production of "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark", in a way that will reopen audiences' eyes to both current global issues and the human condition. The show runs from January 11-February 2, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2 PM, as well as a 2PM show on Saturday, February 2. There is a Pay-What-You-Can Performance on Thursday, January 17. Directed by Cara Anderson-Ahrens, "Hamlet" features the acting talents of Justin Tracy, Aaron Heinzen, Glenn Rauch, Dennis Kleinsmith, Lenny Granger, Carolyn Monroe, Liz Moisan, Mark Wilt, and Rik Deskin. It also features the theatre talents of Jayme Markham, Brooke Cochran, Beth Hersh, Jason Gorgen, Isabel Dickey, L. Nicol Cabe, and Beau M.K. Prichard. Eclectic Theater Company is located at 1214 10th Ave on First Hill in its new homebase, The Odd Duck Studio. Founded in 2000 by Artistic Director Rik Deskin, Eclectic Theater Company is known throughout Seattle's theatre community for its "eclectic" variety of original, contemporary, and classic works for the stage. "Hamlet" is the third show in the company's first full season for 2007-2008, and is one of its most exciting and ambitious shows to date. "The Westerbork Serenade" runs in repertory on Sundays & Mondays at 7:30pm. Tickets are $18 ($16 for TPS Members, $10 for Students/Seniors/Military/Veterans). For advance tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/24473 ###

REVIEWS & PREVIEWS

User-Submitted Reviews

The Seattle Times Review by Misha Berson Friday, January 25, 2008 All the world\'s a stage - even in the winter. A lively, well-received mounting at Odd Duck Studio, with Rik Deskin doing the princely brooding honors (read article) The Seattle Times Review by Tom Keogh Friday, January 18, 2008 Decisiveness isn\'t Hamlet\'s strong suit. He\'s all confusion and ambivalence. But in Eclectic Theater Company\'s spare-yet-bold production of Willia (read article) The Stranger Review by Annie Wagner Wednesday, January 16, 2008 As microbudgeted, not particularly insightful, lead-actor vanity productions of Shakespeare go, this Hamlet is pretty good. The acting is acceptable ( (read article) Seattle Weekly Review by BRENT ARONOWITZ Tuesday, January 15, 2008 It’s fitting that a production of Hamlet on Capitol Hill would feature the title character as an emo hipster. With his hair styled asymmetrically and (read article)

average rating: - from 1 reviewer Read complete reviews Write a review Quintessence of Dust. Okay. The Odd Duck Studio takes getting used to. One gets to witness the crude process (including offstage actors) from which ... -Steve Treacy January 14, 2008, 3:32 pm

COMPLETE SCHEDULE

  Friday, January 11, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA

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  Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA

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  Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA

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  Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm   -  
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA

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  Friday, January 18, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA

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  Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA

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  Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA
   On First Hill. No late seating.
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  Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA
   On First Hill. No late seating. Cash only at door.
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  Friday, January 25, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA
   On First Hill. No late seating. Cash only at door.
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  Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA
   On First Hill. No late seating. Cash only at door.
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  Sunday, January 27, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA
   On First Hill. No late seating. Cash only at door.
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  Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA
   On First Hill. No late seating. Cash only at door.
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  Friday, February 1, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA
   On First Hill. No late seating. Cash only at door.
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  Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA
   On First Hill. No late seating. Cash only at door.
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  Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Odd Duck Studio
     1214 10th Ave, Capitol Hill
      Seattle   WA
   On First Hill. No late seating. Cash only at door.
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