An engrossing monologue that will speak to anyone whose artistic ambitions (or any ambitions, really) have been frustrated by time and realities beyond their control. With the passing years those ambitions turn into disappointments and even regrets. At turns witty and poignant, this monologue is perfect for actors of a certain age.

A terrific monologue for an older actor about the brutal reality of aging and how circumstances — sometimes internal, sometimes external — can limit our potential. I loved this piece.

In “I Will Never Play Hamlet,” Smith masterfully weaves humor, nostalgia, and the bittersweet reality of aging actors. Bravo!