The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield (The Reduced Shakespeare Company)
AKA The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr(Abridged), this comedy is a rollicking irreverent attempt to represent all 37 of Shakespeare’s works (poems included) in one evening’s entertainment.
Three actors fly about the stage, now re-enacting the history plays as football with the crown tossed downfield to whichever contender can catch it. Othello is rendered in rap, and all the comedies are condensed into one quick take on happily-ever-after. During the second act of the play, Hamlet is attacked from all sides, finally winding up being performed (in a very shortened version) backwards.
Audience involvement is a given with special attention paid to the squeamish. As often said, “If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!” The Today Show. “Pithier than Python. Irresistible.” New York Times.
This show is sponsored in part by The Arts Block and by The Valley Advocate.
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Date and Time
Saturday Oct 15, 2016
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
October 7, 8, 14 at 7:30 PM
October 15 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Location
The Arts Block 4th Floor in the heart of Downtown Greenfield. Main Street at Court Square. Handicapped accessible; multiple parking locations in close proximity to the building.
Fees/Admission
General Admission $19
Student/Senior (65+) $17
Group rate (10+) $12
Pre-sale discount tickets available at World Eye Book Shop, Greenfield
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Lucinda Kidder, Managing Director
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