The Tempest: The 30-Minute Shakespeare

by William Shakespeare, Nick Newlin (Editor)

Overview

The Tempest: The 30-Minute Shakespeare offers eight scenes from this rich comedy. Beginning with the magical storm and shipwreck, this adaptation includes the uproarious discovery of the monster Caliban and his plot to kill Prospero. Included are the heartfelt marriage vows between Ferdinand and Miranda, the disguised antics of fairy Ariel, and Prospero's poetic abjuration of his rough magic.

The edition includes a preface by Nick Newlin containing helpful advice on how to put on a Shakespeare performance in a high school class with novice actors as well as an appendix with suggestions for the specific play and recommendations for further resources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935550280
Publisher:	Nicolo Whimsey Press
Publication date:	06/19/2012
Series:	The 30-Minute Shakespeare
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 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 University of 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

The Tempest 1

Performing Shakespeare 39

Performance Notes: The Tempest 58

Set and Prop List 68

Sample Program 70

Additional Resources 72