"Signal Ensemble Theatre plays it straight with a masterful production - faithful to text and tone - marked by a bravura performance by Christopher Prentice in the title role…Ambitious and passionate, this is a 'Hamlet' for purists…you won't want to miss it." — Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald full review

"This production is the work of the Signal Ensemble, a company quickly forging a reputation for elevating everything it touches." — Mary Shen Barnidge, Windy City Times

"Director Ronan Marra finds honest humor in many of Shakespeare's darkest, most disturbing corners…And Signal Ensemble Theatre's self-described straightforward production is blessedly free of conceptual clutter." — Justin Hayford, Chicago Reader

Prentice demonstrates his mastery of one of the toughest roles in theatre. His Hamlet is a true tour de force. Prentice has, indeed, put his mark on Hamlet that we’ll not soon forget. Director Ronan Marra has assembled a wonderful, articulate cast and his staging keeps the mood mysterious in a smart, ambitious and worthy classic interpretation of the beloved Hamlet. This show is far more than storefront Shakespeare—it is excellent Shakespeare!" — Tom Williams, ChicagoCritic.com full review

On Christopher Prentice as Hamlet:
"His command of the text makes for a thoroughly convincing performance in a difficult role" — Justin Hayford, Chicago Reader

On the Mainstage
at Chopin Theatre

Running time: 3hrs 20min
with two intermissions

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