"Hamlet!" Yes, we were able to attend the performance of Shakespeare's play performed as part of the "Globe to Globe" project from London! The project takes "Hamlet" to all of the countries of the world over a two year period. Belize was the 32nd country! This production was beautifully performed and was very creative! The set (above) can be packed in the trunks and suitcases of the cast--four per person. The set was simple and effective. The man who portrayed Hamlet was very disturbed! Perfect! I saw interviews of him and he was so professional, and not a bit disturbed! The play began with music which I described as bluegrass and Dave said was more of an Irish jig! Not sure how that relates to Denmark, but it added such spirit to the performance! When considering how many countries would have little understanding of the English spoken, having the music helped maintain the interest. I am so thankful that I was able to see this performance. I also loved our seats--behind the Governor General of Belize and the High Commissioner of Great Britain! We drove to the theater pulled onto Newtown Barracks Drive behind the Ambassador from the United States in his black SUV with an escort car in front of him. I figured if we were stopped at a police checkpoint, I could believably say that I was with the car in front of me! We drove to the theater, but the Ambassador and his wife were dropped off in front of the theater and Dave and I had to park and walk. Guess we weren't quite in the motorcade!
The Globe to Globe cast performed the play for high schoolers in Belize for free. I insisted that our children would attend, so went to the theater and picked up their tickets. I did not get a lot of feedback from the kids due to my fear of violence! LOL! Some of the kids said that they enjoyed it, some fell asleep! I am just so pleased that they had this once-in-a-lifetime experience, whether they enjoyed it or not!
On Friday night, I had "girls' night out" with Laura Connelly and Natalie Lanni as their two months in Belize draws to a close. I cannot believe that the time has flown by! And I hardly even saw them! They will return, but I'll miss having them here.
And I have had another stressful week with the children. I am excited to be putting together a social skills training program for the kids with whom I work. And I will have two University of Belize interns in another week. High school begins next week. I will be very glad to spend a week in Houston for the Association for Play Therapy conference!
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