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As You Like It

Including Stage Directions for All Levels of Experience
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As You Like It: The 30-Minute Shakespeare presents seven engaging scenes from Shakespeare's joyous comedy. Rosalind, disguised as the young man Ganymede, instructs Orlando in the art of courtship, while Jaques delivers his famous 'Seven Ages of Man' monologue. The fool Touchstone pursues Audrey, and the amusing love triangle between Silvius, Phebe, and Rosalind unfolds. The cast concludes with the spirited song A Lover and His Lass, ensuring a delightful finale.
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Ideal for readers aged 12 and above, especially those interested in Shakespeare, drama students, and newcomers to theatre looking for an accessible introduction to this classic play.

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An abridgement for performance by young people and amateur adults, "road tested" at the Folger Shakespeare Library's Student Shakespeare Festival.

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Age range 12+

As You Like It: The 30-Minute Shakespeare presents seven captivating scenes from this merry play. Rosalind, disguised as a man (Ganymede), teaches the art of romantic wooing to Orlando.

The cutting includes Jaques' timeless 'Seven Ages of Man' speech, Touchstone the Fool's courtship of Audrey, and the hilarious love triangle between Silvius, Phebe, and Rosalind. The entire cast joins in the delightful song A Lover and His Lass to bring a rousing end to this charming comedy.

The edition includes helpful advice by Nick Newlin on how to put on a Shakespeare production in a high school class with novice actors, as well as tips for performing the specific play and recommendations for further resources.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781935550068

Publisher: Nicolo Whimsey Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Nicolo Whimsey Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Nick Newlin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 72

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 University with Honors 1982 and an MA in Theater from The University of Maryland with an emphasis on Play Directing.

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