An accessible version of Shakespeare’s play. Written in a straightforward language, it provides a condensed version of the play which may be suitable for younger audiences. The play contains 15 roles, but it may be performed with doubling with about 10 actors.
Proteus and Valentine and great friends, but when their love lives come into conflict with each other; a strain appears in their relationship. Along with some antics from their servants, a dog and some strong-willed women, love wins out in the end.
A 45 minute version of this wonderfully fun Shakespeare play.
The great Hollywood star Orson Welles is in the twilight of his career but has found work advertising wine on television commercials. But the process takes its toll and as he films one commercial he finds himself remininscing about one of his favourite film roles and how much he identifies with him.