In this guide, you'll get an abbreviated background of Shakespeare's theatrical world and how (and why) that matters -- whether you're reading or performing his texts.  There's also a ton of advice for getting students up and speaking Shakespeare's language with ease and even a step by step guide to staging your own performance.  It's all about getting it ALIVE, instead of getting it RIGHT!

These scripts are edited to run approximately 60 minutes and include notes and suggestions for staging a simple performance (with tips on utilizing original staging practices) with as few as six actors.  They're 100% Shakespeare's words, just trimmed to maximize the story and the fun.