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Interview: David Melville His New Solo Show HAMLET (SOLUS)
The title role in Shakespeare’s enduring tragedy Hamlet is on the bucket list for many actors wishing to challenge their range of emotions while offering their own interpretation of the iconic role. And in his new solo play, Hamlet (Solus), creator and performer David Melville (pictured), co-founder of Independent Shakespeare Co., plays all the roles while intertwining the text with original songs. I decided to speak with David about his interpretation of the role he has played many times, including why he decided to stress the grief in the story as well as making (the skull of) Yorick an important character, and how the production evolved.
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Row Boat Productions To Stage JULIUS CAESAR At Heritage Square Museum
From April 3rd through April 13th, Row Boat Productions invites audiences to experience the Roman Senate at the Heritage Square Museum at 8:00pm. Through the use of music, dance, and Shakespeare's words the all female (okay, there's one guy) company of Julius Caesar takes you on the journey of answering the ever present question, 'Is democracy worth saving?' Or in this case, supporting, and maybe even donating to!
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Hollywood Fringe Festival 2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Hollywood Fringe Festival, a mainstay of Los Angeles live performance, returns this year for their 15th anniversary, with an expanded scholarship program. The Hollywood Fringe Scholarship Program exists to expand and diversify the pool of artists producing work at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
