"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a classic tragedy about two young lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. Set in Verona, Italy, the play follows the passionate but ill-fated love affair between Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, members of two warring households. Despite their families' enmity, Romeo and Juliet marry in secret but are unable to escape the t…
"Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a powerful tragedy that tells the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become King of Scotland. Encouraged by his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne. However, his guilt and paranoia lead to a series of further murders and his descent into madness. The play expl…
"Hamlet" by William Shakespeare is one of the most famous and revered plays in English literature. Set in Denmark, the tragedy follows Prince Hamlet as he seeks to avenge the murder of his father, King Hamlet, by his uncle Claudius, who has now become king and married Hamlet's mother, Queen Gertrude. The play explores themes of revenge, madness, mortality, and the complexity of human nature. "H…
"Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare is a classic comedy that revolves around themes of mistaken identity, love, and the revelry of the Twelfth Night holiday. The play follows the adventures of Viola, who is shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria and disguises herself as a man named Cesario. Viola finds herself in the service of Duke Orsino, who is in love with the Countess Olivia. However, Oliv…
An abridged version of Shakespeare's original text, with suggestions for staging. Includes parenthetical explanations and descriptions within the text and announcers who summarize deleted passages.