The Two Gentlemen of Verona: The 30-Minute Shakespeare

by William Shakespeare, Nick Newlin

Overview

The Two Gentlemen of Verona: The 30-Minute Shakespeare presents six captivating scenes from this high-spirited play. Proteus pledges his love to Julia, but then falls in love with Silvia, who had planned to elope with Proteus’s bosom buddy Valentine. This classic story features hilarious cross-dressing, clever disguises, and intriguing mistaken identities. It also includes the uproarious monologue featuring Launce and his dog Crab.

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935550259
Publisher:	Nicolo Whimsey Press
Publication date:	05/24/2011
Series:	The 30-Minute Shakespeare
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

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

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom