Hamlet
By William Shakespeare

“This above all: to thine own self be true.”

October 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 2, 2025

Directed by Mona Wood-Patterson

Scenic Design by Charles Ford

Costume Design by Megan Sander and Kathleen McGee

Photography by Kara Cavalca

What Audience Members Said About Our Production of HAMLET:

“What a wonderful production of Hamlet we saw on Friday night! First off, we appreciated the Plot Chat, and can’t imagine seeing this play without that insight and background. The Shakespeare plays I’ve seen here in Durango have truly broadened my enjoyment of the playwright. The actors’ performances were outstanding – emotionally driven with such skill, truly a challenge for actors demanding wit and angst almost simultaneously. We appreciate all of your talent, expertise, casting prowess, set design, ticketing, behind the scenes effort…thank you!”

“The acting was outstanding, and it was a phenomenal performance.  I feel so lucky to have been there!  Thank you again so much, and congratulations to the whole Merely Players team.”

“Simply brilliant. A stunning production.”

“Congratulations on your wonderful production of Hamlet!  Mona, your ability to guide your players to such inspired and adroit performances is truly masterful, with the apotheosis in Conor’s complex and nuanced portrayal of the title role.  The set is magnificently in its naked austerity, perfectly complemented by the ascetic but compelling lighting and sound.  And the masks: exquisite!”

“The set, lighting, stage crew, cast, director had done their work to a “T!” We loved it—the mix of drama with humor was surprising yet perfectly done. Thanks to the whole team for an incredible evening in Denmark!”

“What an amazing production! Bravo!”

“Incredible production! Another perfect 10 for our talented actors performing such a challenging play! Kudos to all involved!”

“Last night I was at the premiere of Merely Players presentation of ‘Hamlet’ and my Shakespeare appreciation became more profound. Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? Who isn’t intrigued by revenge, or moved by grief, or confused by madness, or dismayed by greed? Who doesn’t appreciate one’s quest for truth? This production presents all these themes with clarity and creativity. This Hamlet is a beautiful, powerful, modern and timely presentation.”

“We came for your final show and thoroughly enjoyed the pre-talk and the show. Mona did a masterful cutting job. As always, what a show, what a cast, what directing and producing. We are so deeply fortunate to have you all be the team that you are. Know that you are cared for and appreciated for all of the efforts that everything brings to the dream that is drama.”

“It was a Wonderful Hamlet. I thought that the cuts you made were brilliant and actually improved the movement of the play-especially the ending. We went home and listened to some famous actors doing Hamlet soliloquies and I think our local Hamlet can hold his head high. Please thank all the actors for their incredible hard work and gift to us all.

“Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this Hamlet. Fantastic production!” 

Our Review in The Durango Herald:

https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/review-merely-players-mounts-a-hamlet-for-our-time/

A column about the show by Jenny Mason:

https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/murder-most-foul-meets-stagecraft-so-sinister/