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KWP Productions presents THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged)[revised] October 14 – 23

29 Thursday Sep 2016

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KWP Productions
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Shakespeare KWPOctober 14 – 23

September 29, 2016

WEST PALM BEACH, FL: How on earth can three men do the impossible: act through Shakespeare’s entire canon – 37 plays – in 97 minutes? KWP Productions’ second offering in their newly expanded season will try to answer that question when they present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] at the Bhetty Waldron Theatre in West Palm Beach from October 14 – 23.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]) cleverly and hilariously summarizes the beloved Bard’s works through football plays, rap songs, and outrageously condensed comedy mash-up titles (think: Four Weddings and a Transvestite) using comedic reenactments and audience participation. The show is famous for holding the (self-proclaimed) record for the shortest production of Hamlet at 43 seconds.

The ever popular play, written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, parodies all Shakespeare’s plays with all of them performed (in comically shortened or merged form) by only three actors. The writers, former founding members of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, first performed the show – originally titled The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, (abridged) – at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987 and later at the Criterion Theatre in London, where it ran for nine years.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary Singer and Wingfield thoroughly revised the play, renaming it The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised], and bringing it up to date for 21st century audiences, incorporating some of the funniest material culled from numerous productions that have been performed around the world, as well as references to various contemporary cultural touchstones.   The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] both entertains and teaches audiences facts about Shakespeare while ensuring them a rollicking good time.

Steve Enright will direct the production: “Directing this cast is like being given the keys to the shackles of incredibly powerful performers,” Enright says. “I’ve only needed to release them and show them how to find their way out of the box. It’s all about encouraging them to continually ignore all limits.

Actors Christian Cooper, Alfredo Gonzalez, and Josh Nelson will take on close to 1000 roles in the production.

“Being in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised] has been a whirlwind of excitement,” Josh Nelson says. “It involves paying homage to the Bard’s work with a mix of sarcasm, slapstick comedy, and even the occasional ‘potty humor’. However, despite the satire, it requires a deep appreciation and respect for the source material, and it has been an absolute treat to see these great works in a new light.”

His cast mate, Christian Cooper is equally enthusiastic: “It’s quite a challenging piece of work, he explains, “And I really like how it’s stretching my talent as an actor.”

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised] will run from October 14 – 23.  All performances will take place at the Bhetty Waldron Theater at Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop and Repertory Company, located at 1009 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401. Tickets are available for purchase on line at: http://kwpproductions.com or by calling 561-339-4687.

For more information about KWP Productions, please visit http://kwpproductions.com , or contact Kimberly Rommel-Enright, Managing Director, at kenright@kwpproductions.com /561-339-4687/561-352-5671 or Carol Kassie (carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244).

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]
October 14 – 23
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Directed by Steve Enright
Tickets:  $21 (General seating)
For tickets:  561-339-4687
To purchase tickets on line:  www.kwpproductions.com
Performance dates & times:
Friday, October 14th at 8 pm
Saturday, October 15th at 8pm
Sunday, October 16th at 2 pm
Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm
Thursday, October 20th at 7pm
Saturday, October 22nd at 8 pm
Sunday, October 23rd at 8 pm
The Bhetty Waldron Theatre
Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop and Repertory Company
1009 N. Dixie Hwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
http://kwpproductions.com
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised] June 17 – 26 at Sol Theatre

01 Wednesday Jun 2016

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Evening Star Productions
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Completeworks_LOGOJune 17 – 26

“If you like Shakespeare, you’ll love this show. if you hate Shakespeare you’ll love this show!”  ~The Today Show

June 1, 2016

BOCA RATON, FL:  Evening Star Productions will warp from one classic musical to 37 classical plays when they present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised] from June 17th through June 26th at Sol Theatre in Boca Raton.  (The company’s production of The Rocky Horror Show completed a sold out run at The Abyss Stage on May 28th).

An irreverent, fast paced comedic condensation of all the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was written in 1987 by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield (aka Reduced Shakespeare Company), and was first performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  It eventually ran for nine years in London’s West End.  Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Singer and Winfield thoroughly revised the show to bring it up to date for 21st century audiences, incorporating some of the funniest material culled from numerous productions that have been performed around the world, as well as references to various contemporary cultural touchstones. Renamed The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised] the show is notable for – among other things – holding the world record for the shortest ever performance of Hamlet, clocking in at 43 seconds, as well as the fastest performance of Hamlet backwards, at 42 seconds.

Evening Star’s artistic director Rosalie Grant has enlisted Savannah Rootes to direct the production:

“I’m so excited to be directing my first play and the fact that it’s Complete Works makes it extra special,” Rootes says. “As the first show I stage-managed, Complete Works holds a special place in my heart. It was the beginning of a wonderful journey of learning the ropes and what it really takes to be the brains of the operation. The best part was working beside Rosalie Grant. By the end of my first show with her we were on the same brainwave. I really grew up while expanding my skills in stage management and direction. I’m psyched that I’m re-entering the world of Complete Works. It is funny, witty, and the perfect combination of physical and intellectual comedy. The cast is incredible and the staff at Sol Theatre provides awesome support. It will be a show you won’t want to miss.”

Taking on over 1000 roles in the production are Alex Weiss, Edward Scott, and Seth Trucks – all of whom are well versed in the works of the Bard. Alex Weiss’ numerous stage credits include the roles of Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and Caliban in The Tempest.  Edward Scott has played The Grave Digger in Hamlet, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Lorenzo in The Merchant of Venice. Seth Trucks studied classical theatre at the British American Drama Academy and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and has performed with the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised] will run from June 17 – 26 at Sol Theatre in Boca Raton. Tickets are $15 and $10 for students. Group rates are also available. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased  by calling 561-447-8829 or on line at www.eveningstarproductions.org.

For more information about Evening Star Productions visit www.eveningstarproductions.org  or contact Rosalie Grant at 561-447-8829 /info@eveningstarproductions.com; For more information about this production, contact Carol Kassie at 561-445-9244 /ckassie@gmail.com.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]
June 17 – 26
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Tickets:  $15/$10 for Students
For Tickets:  561-447-8829 / www.eveningstarproductions.org
Performances:  Friday & Saturday at 8 pm / Sunday at 2 pm
Sol Theatre
3333 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Bill---gifWarning! This show is a high-speed roller-coaster type condensation of all of Shakespeare’s plays, and is not recommended for people with heart ailments, bladder problems, inner-ear disorders, outer-ear disorders, Shakespearean scholars, degrees in Elizabethan history and/or people inclined to motion sickness. Evening Star Productions cannot be held responsible for expectant mothers!

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