The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (II)
Adam Long; Daniel Singer; Jess Winfield
Opening Date:
November 28, 1997
Closing Date:
December 20, 1997
A rapid-fire comic romp through Shakespeare’s plays, with physical comedy, wild reinterpretations, and playful irreverence. CST revived the hit following its Season 13 presentation.
Cast & Crew
Production Notes
Production History
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) returned to CST during Season 14 (1997–1998), at Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan Avenue. Directed by J. Shane McClure, this was a revival of CST’s March–April 1997 production, which had been directed by Terry Veal. Joshua Koehn returned from the earlier cast. The autumn engagement therefore continued an existing CST success rather than introducing the play to the company. McClure’s original director’s note ends “Peace, love and FREE WILLY!”
CST Connections
Joshua Koehn provides a documented cast connection between CST’s two 1997 stagings.
Terry Veal, director of the earlier production, subsequently performed in The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) (2002).
CST later presented The Complete History of America (Abridged) and The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged), continuing its association with the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s repertoire.
Shaun Kilburn and Ben Hall subsequently shared set-construction credits for Rumors (1998).
Mary Freeh also coordinated costumes for Sylvia and designed costumes for Pack of Lies, both in 1997.
Sally Noakes previously operated the light board for Park Your Car in Harvard Yard (1995).
Acknowledgments
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park; University of Central Oklahoma; Nick Backes.
Licensing
Originally licensed through Broadway Play Publishing Inc.