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The tragedie of King Lear : the 30-minute Shakespeare /

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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. Six key scenes are presented with narrative bridges and interpretive stage directions, bringing Shakespeare from page to stage. Also inclu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Newlin, Nick
Corporate Author: Ebook Library
Other Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Brandywine, MD : Nicolo Whimsey Press, [2010]
Series:30-minute Shakespeare.
Subjects:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616. > King Lear > Adaptations.
Lear, > King of England (Legendary character) > Drama.
Inheritance and succession > Drama.
Fathers and daughters > Drama.
Kings and rulers > Drama.
Aging parents > Drama.
Britons > Drama.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • THE 30-MINUTE SHAKESPEARE; Title Page; Dedication; Acknowledgements;? NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY; CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY;? SCENE 1. (ACT I, SCENE I);? SCENE 2.(ACT I, SCENE II);? SCENE 3.(ACT I, SCENE IV);? SCENE 4.(ACT III, SCENE IV);? SCENE 5. (ACT IV, SCENE VII);? SCENE 6. (ACT V, SCENE III);? PERFORMING SHAKESPEARE;? PERFORMANCE NOTES: KING LEAR;? KING LEAR: SET AND PROP LIST; ADDITIONAL RESOURCES; THE 30-MINUTE SHAKESPEARE; Copyright Page.