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Romeo and Juliet (The Sourcebooks Shakespeare; Book & CD)

By Shakespeare, William & Gaines, Barbara & Holland, Peter & Bevington, David M. & Dominique Raccah & Marie Macaisa & Sir Derek Jacobi

Publishers Summary:
The Sourcebooks Shakespeare brings the Shakespeare page to life. This remarkable edition of Romeo & Juliet is both the easiest way to understand the play and the best way to experience the full power and depth of the play. This dynamic book includes an integrated audio CD that showcases key scenes from great performances past and present. You'll experience the play like never before-it's the next best thing to seeing the play performed live. Each book offers:* The full play, with line notes and a concurrent glossary* Scholars and theatre producers discussing the play and popular culture* Comments from every cast member of a current production.This is also a very visual text, including:* Photographs from great performances* Costume designs and set renderings from different productions* Production notes that take you inside the stage experienceExclusive to The Sourcebooks Shakespeare and like no other edition of Romeo & Juliet, our audio CD and unique focus on the play as performed on the stage and on film brings the play to life. Hear:* A 1911 recording of the great Ellen Terry and a 1997 recording of Kate Beckinsale, both as JulietRead:* About the 1811 production in Covent Garden, London* And see how the Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2005 cast approaches the playSee:* Production notes and photos alongside the text, for an insider's view* Photos from contemporary stage productions and movie adaptations

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ISBN

978-1-40220-101-1

Publisher

Sourcebooks MediaFusion