Othello: The 30-Minute Shakespeare

by William Shakespeare, Nick Newlin (Editor)

Overview

Othello: The 30-Minute Shakespeare is a gripping seven-scene interpretation of this Shakespearean masterpiece.

There is a dramatic build as each successive event draws Othello closer to jealous rage. Iago convinces Othello that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him with Cassio. He plants Desdemona’s handkerchief in Cassio’s chamber, orchestrating Othello’s undoing.

The plot concludes with Othello outrageously smothering Desdemona, discovering the truth of his deception, and dying by his own hand. This is tragedy at its finest, and performable in just a half hour.

The edition includes helpful advice by Nick Newlin on how to put on a Shakespeare production in a high school class with novice actors, as well as tips for performing the specific play and recommendations for further resources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935550105
Publisher:	Nicolo Whimsey Press
Publication date:	11/23/2010
Series:	The 30-Minute Shakespeare
Edition description:	Abridged
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Nick Newlin: Nick Newlin has performed a juggling and variety act for international audiences for 23 years. Since 1996, he has conducted an annual Play Directing residency affiliated with the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. Nick has a BA from Harvard Universitywith Honors 1982 and an MA in Theater from The Universityof Maryland with an emphasis on Play Directing.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Table of Contents

Preface: No Experience Necessary..................................... vi
Characters in the Play............................................... vIii
Othello ............................................................... 1
Performing Shakespeare................................................... 34
Performance Notes: Othello............................................... 53
Set and Prop List.............................................................. 62
Sample Program............................................................... 63
Additional Resources......................................................... 64