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Gary Busey's One-Man Hamlet: As Performed by David Carl

First Preview: Mar 5, 2016
Opening Date: Mar 5, 2016
Closing Date: May 14, 2016
Running Time: 01:15
Gary Busey's One-Man Hamlet: As Performed by David Carl
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Peoples Improv Theatre
123 East 24th St, New York, NY 10016
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In 400 years of Shakespeare, there's never been a night of Bard on the boards quite like Gary Busey's One-Man Hamlet as Performed by David Carl.

As Shakespearean actor, puppeteer, singer and action-movie director, Gary Busey (played by New York actor-writer David Carl) performs each scene of Hamlet his way, with occasional detours into great Busey moments from Buddy Holly and Lethal Weapon. The heady mix of high and low-brow comedy celebrates Shakespeare's classic by using it to reflect upon the jaded, celebrity-crazed, meme-obsessed world around us.

Written by: David Carl after William Shakespeare
Created by: David Carl and Michole Biancosino
Directed by: Michole Biancosino

Gary Busey's One-Man Hamlet won the Outstanding Solo Performance Award at the New York Fringe in 2014, and received 5-star reviews at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY @ 10:30 PM
Off-Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPerformance Art
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13

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  • Critic's Pick (4 Stars) Carl’s 80-minute solo is as much stupid fun as its title suggests.

    Employing paper puppets (bearing the actor’s face, of course) and interactive video, Carl, a man who can confidently place “Gary Busey Impersonator” at the top of his CV, and director Michole Biancosino take us on a psychotic ride through the tragedy’s five acts. It’s crazy hilarious.. 

    ------TimeOut NY
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  • Critic's Pick (4 Stars) Carl’s 80-minute solo is as much stupid fun as its title suggests.

    Employing paper puppets (bearing the actor’s face, of course) and interactive video, Carl, a man who can confidently place “Gary Busey Impersonator” at the top of his CV, and director Michole Biancosino take us on a psychotic ride through the tragedy’s five acts. It’s crazy hilarious.. 

    ------TimeOut NY
    Read More
  • Critic's Pick (4 Stars) Carl’s 80-minute solo is as much stupid fun as its title suggests.

    Employing paper puppets (bearing the actor’s face, of course) and interactive video, Carl, a man who can confidently place “Gary Busey Impersonator” at the top of his CV, and director Michole Biancosino take us on a psychotic ride through the tragedy’s five acts. It’s crazy hilarious.. 

    ------TimeOut NY
    Read More
  • Critic's Pick (4 Stars) Carl’s 80-minute solo is as much stupid fun as its title suggests.

    Employing paper puppets (bearing the actor’s face, of course) and interactive video, Carl, a man who can confidently place “Gary Busey Impersonator” at the top of his CV, and director Michole Biancosino take us on a psychotic ride through the tragedy’s five acts. It’s crazy hilarious.. 

    ------TimeOut NY
    Read More

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Lobby is same level as theatre 2nd floor.

  • Curb Ramps

    yes

  • Restroom

    Same level as theatre. 1 wheelchair accessible restroom

  • Elevator/Escalator

    None

  • Telephone

    None

  • Entrance

    Building entrance is street level. The theatre is located up a flight of stairs.

  • Visual Assistance

    None

  • Folding Armrests

    None

  • Water Fountain

    None

  • Assisted Listening System

    None

  • Wheelchair Info

    Removable seating

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