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[THE SOURCEBOOKS SHAKESPEARE] HELPS STUDENTS:

BETTER UNDERSTAND SHAKESPEARE'S LANGUAGE,

VISUALIZE THE PLAYS, OVERCOME THEIR INTIMIDATION,

AND BE MORE ENGAGED.

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On the CD: Hear classic scenes including a 1911 recording of the great Ellen Terry and a 1997 recording of Kate Beckinsale, both as Juliet

See images from notable productions including:

  • Peter MacNicol, Cynthia Nixon, and Anne Meara from the 1988 Public Theater production
  • Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting from Zeffirelli's 1968 film
Read essays and commentary with insights from:

  • Jill Levenson on productions of Romeo and Juliet through the years
  • David Bevington on the 1811 production in Covent Garden (London)

 

Table of Contents

On the CD
Note from the Series Editors

In Production: Romeo and Juliet through the Years
by Jill L. Levenson

As Performed: In Covent Garden, London in 1811
by David Bevington

“What’s in a name?”: Romeo and Juliet and Pop Culture
by Douglas Lanier

Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare

The Cast Speaks: Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 2005 Cast
by Marie Macaisa

A Voice Coach’s Perspective on Speaking Shakespeare: Keeping Shakespeare Practical
by Andrew Wade

In the Age of Shakespeare
by Thomas Garvey

Acknowledgments
Audio Credits
Photo Credits
About the Contributors

 
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