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Book Synopsis"A master at engaging students in the process of performing a Shakespeare
scene."Janet Field-Pickering, head of education, Folger Shakespeare Library
Richard III: The 30-Minute Shakespeare This edition of Richard III features seven scenes, opening with the Duke of Gloucester’s villainous “Winter of our discontent” speech and followed by his audacious wooing of Lady Anne. Queen Margaret’s chilling curses, Richard’s string of murders, and the haunting chants of his victims’ ghosts are stage drama at its best. The climax is a gripping battle in which the Earl of Richmond slays Richard and becomes King of England. 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.
The edition includes a preface by Nick Newlin, containing helpful advice on presenting Shakespeare in a high school setting with novice actors, as well as an appendix with play-specific suggestions and recommendations for further resources.
Trade Review"A truly fun, emotional and sometimes magical first experience, guided by a sagacious, knowledgable and intuitive educator."
Table of Contents✴✴ table of contents Preface: No Experience Necessary..................................... vi Characters in the Play........................................................ vIii Richard III....................................................................... 1 Performing Shakespeare................................................... 29 Performance Notes: Richard III........................................... 48 Set and Prop List.............................................................. 61 Sample Program............................................................... 63 Additional Resources......................................................... 64
