The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]Rowman & Littlefield, 2023 M10 15 - 154 pages Originally performed by its creators, this 1987 Edinburgh Fringe hit remains the second longest-running West End comedy in history and has been translated into over thirty languages. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is not so much a play as it is a vaudeville show in which three charismatic, wildly ambitious actors attempt to present all thirty-seven of Shakespeare's plays in a single performance. They have a rudimentary concept of the stories and have imperfectly memorized a smattering of famous lines. Backstage there's a meager assortment of costumes and props. Thus armed, the three brazenly launch into their task with an earnest focus and breakneck enthusiasm. |
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... Okay. How many of you have ever seen or read All's Well That Ends Well? [Perhaps one-third of the audience raises their hands. JESS turns to DANIEL, and they exchange a thumbs- up.] JESS: [To audience, confidently.] Well, that seems to ...
... Okay, um ... [Still swiping.] I Googled Shakespeare's life so I could tell you all the stuff he did .. . As you can see, I'm not an audience member. I totally punked you. [Finds place on phone.] Okay . . . sorry, new phone. [Holds up ...
Adam Long. [DANIEL clears his throat aggressively.] ADAM: Okay ... [Reading from phone.] William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in the town of Stratford- upon- Avon, War- wick- shy- ur. [Swipes.] The third of eight ...
... No means no ! DANIEL : [ Out of character , sotto voce . ] But I'm supposed to kiss you ! [ As they continue to struggle . ] ADAM : Forget it ! DANIEL : It's in the script . ADAM: It is? DANIEL: Yes! ADAM: Well ... okay. [They Act One 11.
... okay. [They kiss briefly.] A/JULIET: [Pleasantly surprised.] Hey, that was both appropriate and consensual! [Realizes she's off- track.] I mean, “You kiss by the book.” [Puts a hand to her ear, as if hearing an offstage call.] Oh ...
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