Hamlet: The 30-Minute Shakespeare

by William Shakespeare, Nick Newlin (Editor)

Overview

An abridgement for performance by young people and amateur adults, “road tested” at the Folger Shakespeare Library’s Student Shakespeare Festival. Six key scenes are presented with narrative bridges and interpretive stage directions, bringing Shakespeare from page to stage. Also included are an essay on performing Shakespeare, performance notes for AS YOU LIKE IT, and a directory of additional resources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935550266
Publisher:	Nicolo Whimsey Press
Publication date:	05/24/2011
Series:	The 30-Minute Shakespeare
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	72
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

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 University with 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
Hamlet...................................................................... 1
Appendix 1: Dumbshow.........................................................34
Appendix 2: To Be or Not To Be Speech Breakdown .............37
Performing Shakespeare................................................... 39
Performance Notes: Hamlet............................................... 58
Set and Prop List.............................................................. 68
Sample Program............................................................... 69
Additional Resources......................................................... 70