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POLSON — After a 30-year hiatus, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Polson with a free performance of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” on Aug. 20.
“Hamlet” tells the story of the young prince of Denmark who returns home following the sudden death of his father. The most famous ghost story ever told, Hamlet grapples with the weight of his responsibility to avenge his father’s death, to out-maneuver his traitorous uncle, and “to be, or not to be.” With some of Shakespeare’s most memorable lines and iconic characters, audiences won’t want to miss this tale of love and loss, duty vs. desire, and the power of performance. “Hamlet” has elements of comedy and tragedy.
“I do believe that all of Shakespeare’s plays are timeless, but Hamlet has a point of view that everybody can identify with. I think we are all individually a version of Hamlet and can relate to the character on some level,” says Kevin Asselin, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks’ executive artistic director and director of Hamlet.
This summer, the company’s 52nd season, they will perform in 65 communities across five states including Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, and Washington, serving the largest number of communities to date.
Ushering Shakespeare’s immortal stories of life, love, and tragedy into a modern era, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is dedicated to preserving the cultural traditions of theatre and literature through live, professional performances that are free for all people, for all time.
The performance is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. at the east end of Boettcher Park, with a special pre-show performance of a variety of music, including songs from “The Boomer Boys” by actors from the Port Polson Players. The preshow begins at 5 p.m.
All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy the performance, while enjoying a spectacular view of Flathead Lake. Bring your own seating and come enjoy the show along with concessions, which will be available from 4-9 p.m.
The Polson show will be followed by Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale,” which will be performed in Charlo at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 at Palmer Park.
