Hamlet/Horatio: The Story Of Hamlet Told Through The Eyes Of Horatio

Hamlet/Horatio is the retelling of the classic Shakespeare tale which celebrates the power of love to transend corruption and evil driven by Horatio's mission to keep Hamlet's spirit alive even after death. Writer David Vando worked with Wenzel, the producer, on several off-Broadway shows in which the latter played Hamlet. They re-worked the script to make it a version for all audiences that do not need a Shakespeare background to understand the film and story.

What do you want audiences to take from the movie?

David Wenzel: It is my hope that all audiences will gain a better understanding of Shakespeare and see the relevance of Shakespeare's work in today's society!

What inspired you to get into the film industry?

David Wenzel: I started off as a model back in the '90s under the guidance of Emmy Award Winner K-Bobby Edgar and had been traveling back and forth from Springfield, Ma. to NYC for a couple of years and fell in the love with the Theatre, after meeting David Vando who encouraged me to move to NYC which I did and then got into an Acting Conservatory called the NY Performance works to study Acting.

What do you enjoy most about the work that you do?

David Wenzel: The love of telling stories and watching them come to life, from concept to fruition.

What has been some feedback so far from those who have watched the film?

David Wenzel: One online reviewer wrote about "Hamlet/Horatio": This film is suspenseful, exciting, and creative. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and the talented actors really captivated me.

What are some memorable behind the scene production moments?

David Wenzel: For me, it was watching a project that David Vando and I worked on for 20 years and watching it come to life right before our eyes. Watching the actors day to day coming to work bringing their passion and love to help see the film come alive!

Why do you think it's vital for everyone to watch the film?

David Wenzel: It removes the stigma that Shakespeare is hard to understand. We wanted to make a film that could be understood and enjoyed by all audiences. The film very much focuses on a spiritual connection from this world to the next.

For those who are just becoming familiar with your work what would you like to say to them?

David Wenzel: Follow your dreams and do not wait for other people to give you permission. Know that you are going to fail over and over until you succeed and it is that crucial time that allows you to grow, learn and succeed! Team up with people that support your dreams and remove those that do not from your circle. Also for me, I rely heavily on my faith and I try to make sure that shows up in my work.

How can our readers keep up to date with all you have going on?

David Wenzel:

www.hamlethoratio.com

www.davidwenzelactor.com

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0921173/

"I enjoy being an actor/producer because producing allows me to create projects that I can act in without having to wait for the phone to ring by my agent." -David Wenzel

David Wenzel was born in Methuen, Massachusetts, and came to NYC to study acting. David studied martial arts all his life and is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Issin-Ryu Okinawa Karate and holds three national titles. He also boxed professionally. He has appeared in a variety of TV series, films, and daytime serials, including Rescue Me, New Amsterdam, Extreme Forensics, and Lipstick Jungle. David’s film work includes Old Dogs and Duck Hunt (In Trouble Zone Productions) to name only a few. He has worked on and off as Brad Pitt’s stand-in/photo double for the last ten years, beginning with the film Sleepers. Through his extensive experience David has cultivated working relationships with the likes of Fisher Stevens,, Scott Ruden, Jace Alexander, and the great cinematographer, Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki.

Think Tank, written by David’s brother, Kevin Wenzel, was conceived when David called Kevin from the set of the Cohen Brothers film Burn After Reading. David and Kevin had once discussed writing a series based on the concept of Domestic Surveillance and the CIA. David told Kevin, “if we don’t write something ourselves I’m never going to make it in this industry.” As has always been true for David in his acting career, when the right opportunity didn’t present itself, he created it.

David Wenzel has taught Acting for Film & TV for adult actors in NYC for over 15 years. He offers affordable classes for film/tv with Agent/Manager/Casting Director showcases.