The Tragedie of Hamlet: Prince of Denmarke presented by (re)discover theatre at Live Bait Theatre

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"... Matteson commands thestage with his superbenunciation and understanding ofthetext. He moves smoothly from joy to melancholy to ragein oneofthemost compelling Hamlets you’ll see. We are totally engaged with the revengeful prince. Matteson delivers Hamlet’s soliloquies with proper in-character honesty devoidofthetrapofover dramatizing the famous speeches. Matteson’sperformance was remarkableas he exhibitstheskill of a veteran Shakespeare player. Let’s hope thatBobMason,thecasting director at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Charles Newell from Court Theatreseethis talented young man. If he continues to learn his craft, Jon Matteson could be a tremendousclassical actor.He boldly madea statement as Hamlet. His cast and crew also let it be know thatthere is another young,hungry troupe in town. Congratulations. For a mere $12 this Hamlet calls."

Chicago Theater Beat - Recommended

"...All in all, this really is a rediscovered Hamlet, just what Shakespeare deserves–and probably expected."