This list of Shakespeare plays brings together all 38 plays in alphabetical order. Plays It is believed that Shakespeare wrote 38 plays in total between 15.The best part was when they wanted to know more about the characters they had met. We often had a question and answer session after our performances. When they laughed we knew they were getting the comedy and were into the action of the play. Q: DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?Ī: The play did well in both middle and high schools. I also wanted to show young people that Shakespeare is accessible and exciting. And to show that violence doesn’t solve problems. conflict with parents, boyfriend/girlfriend issues, and neighborhood violence. Q: WHAT DID YOU TRY TO ACHIEVE WITH THIS PLAY?Ī: I wanted to get kids turned onto Shakespeare and show that it is fun, action packed and that the characters deal with the same things kids deal with today i.e.

Q: TALK ABOUT THE CHARACTERS IN YOUR PLAY.Ī: Of course the characters already existed from Shakespeare, but I had a lot of fun mixing and matching them up and creating so many characters with only 5 actors. And we loved the catcalls during the kiss and the gasps during the sword fights. It is also fun to watch the surprise of kids when they learn that at the beginning of the play Romeo is already ready to do himself in over a woman who is not Juliet. The play on words and the modern reference just makes me laugh. Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OR LINE IN THE PLAY?Ī: I think my favorite line is when the Nurse talks about Juliet not going back to Paris, even if she could get a good deal at. It was meant to be acted and attended, not just words on a page. Having to read it in class is akin to going to a restaurant and eating the menu. I fell in love with Shakespeare when I actually got to see it on stage. I remember sitting in English class myself being forced to read it and being bored. The theatre did a full production of “Romeo and Juliet.” I played the nurse so I got to know the play really well. “ROMEO & JULIET – A 45-MINUTE FORAY INTO SHAKESPEARE”Ī: At York Little Theatre we were doing a touring show for younger children and I thought we should produce one for middle and high school students too. Playwright Rosina Mason Whitfield Talks About

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