Considered by many as one of the most powerful tragedies in the English language, “Hamlet” is widely regarded as Shakespeare’s best play as the title character asks “To be or not to be?” Showcasing the story will be the Town & Gown Players from Aug. 16-18 and Aug. 22-25 at the Athens Community Theater behind the Taylor-Grady House on Grady Avenue in Athens. The curtain rises at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.