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Discover the magic of Shakespeare with *Henry V: The 30-Minute Shakespeare*, an engaging and accessible adaptation designed for young performers aged 12 and up. This brand-new trade paperback edition, published in 2019 by Nicolo Whimsey Press, condenses the compelling narrative of Henry V into just eight scenes, perfect for school productions or community theater. This adaptation utilizes all actors as Chorus, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive experience. Key highlights include Henry's stirring 'band of brothers' speech, humorous interludes featuring Bardolph, and a delightful language lesson as Alice teaches English to Katherine and her ladies. Furthermore, enjoy editor Nick Newlin's insightful essay providing guidance on producing a Shakespeare play effectively with novice actors, along with notes from the inaugural performance at the Folger Shakespeare Library’s Student Shakespeare Festival.
At Nicolo Whimsey Press, our mission is to make Shakespeare's works fun and accessible, regardless of experience level. Over the past twenty years, Nick Newlin has directed high school performances in Washington D.C., crafting thirty-minute cuts with stage directions and character suggestions that can be easily performed by groups of fifteen to thirty students. Plus, performance rights are included with each script purchase, eliminating extra fees for public performances—delivering exceptional value! Get your copy of *Henry V: The 30-Minute Shakespeare* and embark on a journey into the Bard's world today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781935550389. Format: Trade paperback (US).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781935550389
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Nicolo Whimsey
Description:
Age range 12+
This edition ofHenry Vpresents eight scenes, using all actors as Chorus. Included in this riveting cutting are Henry's inspiring "band of brothers" oration to his men, a merry interlude with Bardolph and friends, and an irresistible scene in which Alice teaches English to Katherine and her ladies in waiting. There is also an essay by editor Nick Newlin on how to produce a Shakespeare Play with novice actors, and notes about the original production of this abridgement at the Folger Shakespeare Library's annual Student Shakespeare Festival.
Nicolo Whimsey Press aims to make Shakespeare's plays accessible, performable, and fun for young people, regardless of their experience level.
Through his twenty years of working as a director-in-residence in DC public high schools under the auspices of the Folger Shakespeare Library, Nick Newlin has created thirty-minute edits of Shakespeare's plays, complete with stage directions and character suggestions that can be performed by groups of fifteen to thirty young people.
Performance rights are included with the purchase of play scripts. Unlike most other scripts on the market today, The 30-Minute Shakespeare has no separate charge for public performances, making each volume an exceptional value.
'A truly fun, emotional, and sometimes magical first experience, usually guided by a sagacious, knowledgeable, and intuitive educator.' —Library Journal
At Nicolo Whimsey Press, our mission is to make Shakespeare's works fun and accessible, regardless of experience level. Over the past twenty years, Nick Newlin has directed high school performances in Washington D.C., crafting thirty-minute cuts with stage directions and character suggestions that can be easily performed by groups of fifteen to thirty students. Plus, performance rights are included with each script purchase, eliminating extra fees for public performances—delivering exceptional value! Get your copy of *Henry V: The 30-Minute Shakespeare* and embark on a journey into the Bard's world today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781935550389. Format: Trade paperback (US).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781935550389
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Nicolo Whimsey
Description:
Age range 12+
This edition ofHenry Vpresents eight scenes, using all actors as Chorus. Included in this riveting cutting are Henry's inspiring "band of brothers" oration to his men, a merry interlude with Bardolph and friends, and an irresistible scene in which Alice teaches English to Katherine and her ladies in waiting. There is also an essay by editor Nick Newlin on how to produce a Shakespeare Play with novice actors, and notes about the original production of this abridgement at the Folger Shakespeare Library's annual Student Shakespeare Festival.
Nicolo Whimsey Press aims to make Shakespeare's plays accessible, performable, and fun for young people, regardless of their experience level.
Through his twenty years of working as a director-in-residence in DC public high schools under the auspices of the Folger Shakespeare Library, Nick Newlin has created thirty-minute edits of Shakespeare's plays, complete with stage directions and character suggestions that can be performed by groups of fifteen to thirty young people.
Performance rights are included with the purchase of play scripts. Unlike most other scripts on the market today, The 30-Minute Shakespeare has no separate charge for public performances, making each volume an exceptional value.
'A truly fun, emotional, and sometimes magical first experience, usually guided by a sagacious, knowledgeable, and intuitive educator.' —Library Journal