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We Need Better Friends

Two Person Show · James Ferrero & Nicole Knudsen · Ages 13+ · United States of America

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Review by EMILY MARKOE

June 25, 2024 certified reviewer

What I liked

Just like a Shakespeare play, there was a meaningful balance of tragedy and comedic moments. Nicole’s acting as Benvolio in particular hit home for me. I loved thinking about Hamlet and R&J taking place in concurrent timelines. What else could be true?

What I didn't like

My overall impression

I absolutely loved this fresh take on Shakespeare. A fabulous look at the internal lives of secondary characters — and the title is totally right, they really need better friends. Accessible for people who haven’t read Hamlet since high school (me!) as well as Shakespeare aficionados.

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