Introduction to Shakespeare's Hamlet: Discussion & Reading
Sun, Jul 13
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Read key Hamlet scenes live, unpack his psyche in guided discussion, and bring the play to life with your imagination—no prep or acting skills required. Two Sessions! July 13th & 20th.
Time & Location
Jul 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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About the event
Arguably the single most unique and important aspect of Hamlet is its intense psychological interiority—Hamlet isn’t just a player in a political tragedy, he’s a philosopher on the stage. Through his soliloquies (most famously “To be or not to be…”) and metatheatrical moments (the play-within-a-play), Shakespeare lets us inhabit Hamlet’s doubts, moral dilemmas, and existential questions in real time. This rare invitation into a character’s inner life—his hesitation, self-questioning, and wrestling with action versus thought—elevates Hamlet from a revenge drama into a profound exploration of human consciousness.
Two Sessions • One TicketDates & Times:
Session A: Sunday, July 13 • 8:30 AM PST / 11:30 AM EST (90 min)
Session B: Sunday, July 20 • 8:30 AM PST / 11:30 AM EST (90 min)
Join us live on Zoom for a two-part exploration of Hamlet—no Shakespeare background required! Here’s what you’ll get:
Essential Context & IntroductionI’ll kick off each session with all the story and character background you…
Schedule
1 hour 30 minutesJuly 13th 10:30 AM CST - Discussion 1
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1 hour 30 minutesJuly 20th 10:30 AM CST - Discussion 2
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