HAMLET ON THE STREET - Monologue by Craig Bazan in Camden NJ

[BloomfieldsGuitar]

very interesting version of hamlet, like it! :)

[carlbobton]

wtf craig?



[MrYoungD20]

camden new jersey we here making good music u feel me check my page out hip hop is alive camden nj lets go!!!

[AceOfTricks007]

HOLY CRAP!!!

That was a brilliant take on one of my favorite scenes from Hamlet, I will be looking out for you in the future!!!

[janoah35]

I dont care what no one say this is really nice, i loved it.

[AldoTheAphelion]

Is he from the Blind Side

[bassman1003]

Ight Mr Crearts

[boozeye66]

im surprised u dident get gay buttraped by a drug deal on his bike

[boozeye66]

dam camden is a shithole fuck

[Subtalvik2]

I'm surprised you didn't get robbed or stabbed ONCE in this whole video.

[lilykins1]

Im not sure how many times i hav watched cj perform this on youtube and have never said anything...lol...i think that u are brilliant...i honestly dont ever believe you should give up your passion...forget what all of these other people say...u are as amazing and talented as they come...this is just the start for you so all of these minor criticisms dont matter...you will can only get better with time and you have definitely beaten the odds...love ya cj

[gittygittygoo1012]

to shakespear students 8======D what up bayor

[bostown]

You sir, Are a Legend

[cndcrc]

I thought you had great energy and great passion! Diction is also pretty good. My suggestions would be to slow down when you have those urges to speed up. We lose the language. Also, watch your gestures. You tend to use one over and over. My professor calls it grapefruit acting because it looks like you have grapefruits in your hands. I've been guilty of it myself. But I applaud your monologue choice and memorization. Overall, good job.

[downey8888]

WTF



[oatis17]

hamlet is not black

[titusact4scene2]

@oatis17Just curious,what are you?Besides gay I mean.

[kmarie1351]

@oatis17  - Hamlet is not real, jerk. Anyone can play Hamlet. Except maybe you.

[oatis17]

hamlet is not black

[theenothings]

@oatis17 what duz that have to do with anything

[MrCiarang]

I would rate this better than Mel Gibson but not as good as Derek Jacobi. So...pretty good!

[winkledorf17]

he sounds a lil gay you know, quick guys, take his confetti

[cupofjoe29]

slow down a bit. read the play in the first folio and think about line endings and long spellings

[titusact4scene2]

buddy I think you were a pretty good Hamlet,very good.Be careful with Aaron the Moor.You were mugging Aaron like some unintentionally comical gangster rap artist.Aaron is more intelligent and decisive than Hamlet.Don't do Aaron like some pathetic black guy full of rage and self-pity.Aaron should be played as a superior man who luck or fate would have it, got ensnared by his inferiors.Aaron rage was toward fate,he was only mocking the Romans.He wasn't trying to "stick it to the man".He was theMan

[morphybum]

You're not a rogue, nor a peasant slave Craig. Quite the reverse. terrific. made me listen to this speech again, and reminds us that shakespeare is for all time. I think hamlet though is a little more wily and alittle less shouty.

[Zyxyth]

I really don't think Hamlet is the part for you

[ronoman88]

"By Mr. William Shakespeare"

Laughing.

[theblackparade1039]

I love you. Keep it up, kid.

[LadyLuria]

You could do better with your body language, but other than that WOW XD

[Spyder8561]

They don't talk about shit like this....You wouldn't exspect someone from Camden to know something about Hamlet...Never judge a book by it's cover.

[blakejazz93]

how did you not get shot doing this

[Spyder8561]

@blakejazz93 ....You sound stupid. Why would he get shot for knowing something other than shoot'em up bang bang...sad.

and I'm from Camden...Parkside.

[pablo8174]

@Spyder8561 i aint never lived in camden but where im from someone would shoot this guy just to shut his ass up

[Spyder8561]

@pablo8174 ..Shoot him for what, because he knows something else besides street shit. At least he's learning something different and not out selling drugs or something. And I'm from Camden and I seen it all and done it all, but I love when people be theirself and don't follow the crowd. He gets much respect from me. Comments like your is the reason our people is fucked up now.

[pablo8174]

@Spyder8561 didnt u read the comment he wouldnt get shot cuz hes educated hed get shot so he would shut up that shits annoyin but it was just a joke and i got mad respect for this kid. it takes a real man to realize that brains is the way out the gutta not sellin drugs or robbin niggas. i got nuthin but respect for this kid and kids like him i was just fuckkin around.

[leandrov5]

Slow down.

[diddymuck]

not bad at all. well enunciated and well emoted.

[DownNotOut1]

One of the best African American demonstrations of this monolauge I have ever seen in my entire life.

[goetzta1]

nice acting hope you get out of there cuz who'd wanna live in a city thats completly boarded up

[poleske]

Well done. Don't worry about these minor criticizes you see here, you are very good.

If I were to offer any advise it would be to try and keep that same level of passion but without needing to yell as frequently... The more frequently you raise your voice the less effective it becomes.

Anyway Amazing Reading 5 Stars. You are an amazing actor, don't ever give it up.

[PrinceOfLogic]

Well done!

[PrinceOfLogic]

Well done!

[Zachthesmack]

yo dis shit is illmatic. na but fo realz its creepin me out lil bit.

[NYBANGER100]

Camden is a sad looking city, every apartment in camden is boarded up, filled with rats and roaches, blacks & hispanics killing people there, hopefully this kid makes something of himself and doesnt become a victim of a shooting

[sanchopanza123]

good some line skipping going on but good energy!

[LaTonyaBynumTV]

well done. what is he up to nowadays?

[CWB6589]

At Temple University

[WoWMalazar]

didn't like it.

sorry.

Mine is better :p

[thesmoove888]

i recently had to do a play in class, acting is so much harder than i thought! props dude keep it up =]

[keltic07]

"THE PLAYS THE THING, WHEREIN I"ll CATCH THE CONSCIENCE OF THE KING!"- thank you...

lol

[fadouka123]

lmao bloody well done but sounds like gospel :P

[AbbiLikesCake]

I love it!!

[wapangapo]

@akak481 hater

[wowplayer666999]

that was amazin

[FearoftheBeast]

Thank you for this! Shakespeare is meant to be acted, and seeing how people chose to act his plays is extremely helpful in understanding his work. You did a great job.

[NewJersey12345678]

In A Dream, I See A City Invincible

[wollipwolliw]

yahoo! so awesome!

[Aeschylus]

Well done!

[flag4eva]

I enjoyed that, loved your expressions.

[carlowmike]

excellent delivery....

[Utopiansybill]

Marvelous. Absolutely wonderful! And you know how to frame a shot as well as act! Here's to you.

[AGanimeH]

wow, it's kinda good

[gdprosper]

fantastic, bub

[benomj1]

you could learn alot from branagh. SOO unreal. im obviously watching someone pretend to be someone. and they live in denmark so i wouldnt say english role

[BLOTCHIGHT]

Bravo !!!!

[xxzxcusxme]

More movement would be good. I know it's spur of the moment but the phrasing is wrong at some points. like "about my brains" thats actually the next line. and there are two parts that don't seem to be in this. Hamlet suddenly changes mood in the middle. Kind of like a manic depressive.

[JefferyVonLefty]

You're amazing man!

[kackbretzel]

as far as i can get it right, cause i´m german and i only know the german version, i hear that you´re really workin good on the language of hamlet, but your not really acting.

and i think, it´s not really necessary to scream everytime when things are becoming intense.

[kontekzt]

you kinda out-heroded the herod, but i`ll give you 5 stars for trying ;)

[MurderM]

why are you using abandoned homes in ya backdrop?

[arenzberg]

i don't like it..

[rundhund1]

Wow, this was realy great, and I liked that it didn't sound to traditional because that is often to boring. Good job!

[sjchell]

Well done friend, thanks!

[4u2b1ib12]

Fellow Tubelers,

Craig Bazan caught the essence of Hamlet. I got chills, and welled. Outstanding!

It be it.

[yana1music]

good thing he didn't get shot in the City of camden

[egomi24]

you have a lot of passion and it's good emotion. However you need better phrasing. listen to Ella Fitzgerald. She is a genius.

[richmo587]

This guy is great, so much emotion, @UneFilleBelle your too analytical...appreciate this piece for what it is instead of picking it apart -

[UneFilleBelle]

Tbh i don't really believe you, your either shouting or talking, there's like no emotion

well done for learning that much, i couldn't do it but i just didn't like it

and i don't know if you realize it but you don't really use your body just your arms, and you do a nervous walk, you move your feet without a definite purpose, you lift them and then shake them, it's not very gd for such a speech

you have some real potential though

[tmcthree]

sir william shakespeare not mr william shakespeare

[tudor1485]

Quite good, really! But the strong emotions perceivable in your voice are not really reflected in your body movement, you look quite relaxed. And the outbreak after "Now I'm alone" is a bit too strong, but otherwise fine!

[kikoo2809]

Nice work Man,Great Voice

[Notanothershv]

you have a strong voice, but you need to work on pauses and emotions. maybe a few more different gestures and movements

[kellerj0]

think about if that was actually u. would these thoughts come to you that fast?

[joeytuboloco]

great man!!!

try to do it again but stop moving your hands like that, try to feel it inside without shouting and avoid too much gesticulation

but it was really good man, this is just finnery

[philosophersphone]

Peace Poet.

Keep it movin.

[aSolidShotOfMadness]

I like that he did not speak in an English accent. I feel that English accents kill modern adaptations of Shakespeare. I also like that this was filmed ON the street; with no back drop or costumes: that type of setting empathizes Shakespeare's transferability of mastery through out the ages. Thus the reason why Shakespeare is still studied.

[Jemma1487]

I dissagree, English accent is best suited to such an English role.

[jtgralka]

Well, it isn't an English role exactly. Hamlet would be a Danish role.

[rudebwoy1974]

Saw this video @ Montclair State University. Great video, I'm going to show this video to my class.

[fluorogoat]

I thought this might be terrible when I saw the title, but that was really good. It got better as it went and as he occupied the role more. Good stuff.

[artstar19]

Good man, we need more young brothers like you in many cities in america. i think we will in the future ahead.

[selkiemyth]

Absolutely wonderful! I fully expect to see you on stage someday!

[halfr3tarded]

Oh! You made my day kid, that was amazing! Keep up the good work, that was phenomenal.

[asadath]

Wow!

Wonderful my friend. You are a damn good actor.

Anwar.

[implifcations]

Next time someone rags on me for being from Camden, I am going to show them this!

[thechaser16]

aw man. love it. inspiring.

[Skreechicorp]

Now normally I scroll through Shakespeare on here going 'Craaaap' 'Learn what each word means' 'Not bad for an american' Very rarely do I get to say what I'm about to... That was good Pretty damn good Verging on great Well done dude U seem to understand it, Hamlets hard and UR doing it pretty well Good Job

[ofarevolution441]

ha. i read this part in class today. this makes so much more sense when emotion's actually being put into it. XD

[bless4654]

IN FUCKING CREDIBLE....I GIVE YOU A 10/5 bro...the extra 5 for memorizing the lines and the other five for the play itself...

[jesusytata]

Me das pena

[Isilmegazette]

Awesome!!

[phillysportsman16]

You are such a wonderful actor!!! I'm your number one fan!!! Heal Camden,NJ

[ToonCrafter]

Drop that bag of tricks, my friend.

[milograamans]

This is one of the better versions of this speech - I love this speech and you do a great job! Keep it up!

[AndSheWasLikeWoah]

Oh this was well done.

[MurderJZ]

Briliiant Bro!!!

I Enjoyed your perfomance.

I'm actually acting and memorizing Hamlet lines; But my role in Hamlet is Claudius. Its Fun to act but hard to memorize ;but I have achieved it.

I will give you props =].

[TheShuffleJack]

just great! great performance!

[RizzyGoRound]

Your awsome, not a lot of people can play Hamlet. You add an attitude that really helps the scene

[sharonsharley]

great Chris keep looking up!

[HeavenNezCree]

nice...what kind of camera is being used to film you? your video is quite clear.

[chrisbarrett]

JVC HD110U

[NYCman530]

Good job, dude, but you could find a better location. Let's face it, Camden is the armpit of New Jersey!

[filipmari]

I think that's the nature of Hamlet, that " there is more he want to do"...

[ManweArcadio]

Good start. I feel like you're a bit stiff. You're on a good path, but I feel as if there is more that "you" want to do. Listen to those impulses. You're body wants to create something. Allow it to express itself as long as it follows the story. Also, remember who you are talking to. What would motivate you to speak in such a way and who are you trying to affect? I thought that I would try to give some constructive criticism compared to others :/, but overall, you have a great start.

[bballkid6789]

your gay

[Dhubes75]

i thought you were going to get shot

[UnrealHel]

ooh, cool!

I wish I could act, but i'm way to modest for such things.. Would like it better if he didn't stay at the same place thought, looks a bit like he could be standing behind a.. uhmm.. I don't know what they're called. Y' know those tables or piedestals you stand behind while holding a speech, no offence though.

[elpapi3443]

yea i remember u...u came to my school Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, New Jersey with the guy that was in that movie napoleon dynamite..both of u were there...

[teufelkim]

Chris Bazan is a great actor.

[QueenAlyss]

Nice! With a bit of perfection he could be ready for the stage!

[kurumais]

camden holy smokes run run the media

[lachattenoire27]

YOU are AWESOME!

[Realsoz]

Real good stuff. We'd all do it differently, but I'm not in a position to give advice. Just really good. It may have lacked a little pacing and nuance but it had balls. nice.

[sticky21460]

Good attempt from one so young. As a teacher and director of the Bard's work, I would make a suggestion that you take your time and allow the character to think. Screaming is not attractive. It makes it difficult to listen. I cannot think of a character who yells like that the whole time. Keep working. Watch some of the greats like James Earl Jones, Richard Burton, Ian McKellen and Kenneth Branagh perform various roles. It will help you develop as an actor to watch great actors perform.

[weepingforbrunnhilde]

Bravo, braaaavooo!!!!

[wowandwarhammer]

you have a very good vocabulary keepmit up you have a creer waiting for you

[Panicumbrella]

.............

[SwajEnterprises]

Also, to paraphrase Sir Lawrence Olivier "An actor should never extend himself to the farthest point of exertion, then the audience feels they have seen all he has. Even at his most intense moments of rage, he should always seem to have a little extra up his sleeve."

And I tuned out a bit due to the monotony in timbre and volume(near constant shouting).

[SwajEnterprises]

I'm not a profesional director or anything but I have a bit of advice. I see alot of myself in your performance. I think we both need to let the words carry it and not worry so much about dramatic gesture and declamatory shouting. These can often drown out the actaul essence and meaning.

[Sarekai]

Oh, this is wonderful! Much applause and five stars. Very well done, especially for such a hard speech. It's great to see Shakespeare just happening, you know?

Brilliant.

[2littleones]

Excellent job my friend. I also love Shakespeare and more specifically HAMLET.I am in the process of memorizing the complete HAMLET text..the full text. Right now I can recite from memory acts 1-4. I will be done memorizing the rest ( act 5) very soon. There are 4024 lines in HAMLET and I can recite over 3000 of those lines from memory. I am thinking of posting some videos as you did. You are a true inspiration for me and I am sure for many others.

[edrivera20]

This is so overacted, i know its shakespear but it seemed fake not real enough, i didnt feel it, step ur game up.

[Ponchochickendoc]

You have balls kid. Very courageous and inventive take. I would actually like to direct you in this play, as this role. I would work on grounding your voice and gestures. . .some specification issues, but you are 18- with some training, you will be magnificent buddy.

[HalooftheMuse]

WAY ahead of your years!! With your passion and intuitve understanding of the written, your performances will only grow through time... IF acting is your dream, never give it up!!!

[WillSkarlet]

Excellent!! Just a little slower. Great emotion...

[dorisdoraday]

great stuff! just remember not to rush it! you want to make sure people know what you're saying because you say it so well!

[erinbrokovich12]

I really like your portrayal of Hamlet, you capture Shakespeare's words beautifully. I love how you've kept your own accent, there is a tendency to assume that Hamlet has to be really posh, but this really needn't be the case! Perhaps when he decides to entrap Claudius ("the play's the thing...") you could downplay it a little, so as to develop Hamlet's introspective character? Nice work, keep it up!

[flirtydiva]

Amazing

[cassandrarose]

Wow... I'm one of the education interns at STNJ this summer, and I am SO looking forward to watching what you do as an Apprentice. This was one of the most incredible performances of that monologue I have ever seen. I am just so blown away right now... you rock!

[MyBalls1nUrMouth]

cool iam from south camden what part r u from?

[Atairis]

You really did a fantastic job! I agree with bethmorrison: you have the passion, the thing--the "it" factor. Keep it up!

[turbobread]

fucking act 2 scene 2 mate

[hiddensensitivities]

Brilliant Craig, way to go.

[khwwe]

repping da CMD. all day we spray.

[bethmorrison]

Fantastic, great voice and passion! I love it, go for it and never give up. You've got it!

[jcs1122]

I love this, Dude. Keep it up. And don't let the jerks get you down. You're a real talent. Don't ever give up.

[tourettesguy301]

no point just sayin.

[tourettesguy301]

Camden NJ has the highest crime rate!

[CWB6589]

ya point?

[jimp1102]

Very good,

but I'm suprised no mofo stole da camera G.

[thakoc]

hes prolly a blood too, lol

[KOMMONKAUSE]

Keep reppin' jerz/cmd in a positive way!

[trumpetgurl1990]

This was great! lol

[0megamanX]

Try and make better use of the space around you. Don't remain so stationary. Vary the rate of your voice more. Just trying to help you better yourself.

[theparsonstale]

WANNED! WANNED! Not wained, damn it.

- and a exclamation mark does not mean shout - funnily enough it means exclaim.

[bandkid09]

wow.

[buckset2008]

doin positive in camden thats whats up...

[pmacko1apr]

hello mr Bazan Hoo-Ha! it was compelling, your Hamlet. when i experience such artistry it cleanses my soul from the troublesome experiences like our govt and Katrina, or Iraq. art is the answer to man s quest for nobility and you got it: I especially like the Hecuba part and your generosity of spirit.

[countlesscorpses]

i think i coped on that corner,hahah..great acting.

[encorebc]

Very talented, man. Don't get too settled in that though. The theatre is a very disciplined art form and to do it well, requires lots of study. So do that whenever you can. Acting (in my opinion, and many others) is so much more craft that talent. So build on that!

It's really awesome that you did that on the street! Loved it! Keep up the good work!

[candidcritic]

Fantastic

[wondawomenluvsupaman]

to all of you who have something negative to say, get a life, why is it that if this young man tries to bring some positive light to a city that has been deemed Murder City some of you have to bring him down? You don't know what we as students in Camden, everyone of us, Camden High, Woodrow Wilson, Creative Arts, Medical Arts and Met East, you don't what any of us have to go through, so don't you dare part your lips or strech your hand to bring us down, because we've had enough of it already!

[elfgurl73]

amamazing, this is my favorite monologue

[CrimsonKitty]

oh wow. I've got chills. Seriously, absolutely breathtaking.

[surfdog4444]

wow Camden. if you are doin that out in the open, I'm surprised you have not been shot yet. Look out for the crack fenes.

[ellaxxamorr]

lmao.

[Toodizzy10]

you forgot the part about a whore unpacking his heart with words but minus that, really well done!

[lunarc2407]

really well done! but it's not monologue.. it's a soliloquy, there's a difference

[aemypops]

wow, impressed!

[celestial89]

very good:)