comedies

Presents the dramatic text of William Shakespeare's comedic play in which Claudio and Hero, awaiting their wedding, conspire to get the antagonistic Beatrice and Benedick to fall in love, unaware that they themselves are the target of a more sinister plot.

Photographic images of LEGO brick reenactments recreate scenes to retell four comedies by William Shakespeare.

Presents William Shakespeare's comedy in which disguises and infatuation spark a confused love triangle after a shipwreck; and includes explanatory notes, an overview of Shakespeare's life and world, the play's source, a stage and screen history, and historic and contemporary critical essays.

A young Venetian named Bassino longs to woo the beautiful Portia, but he doesn't have enough money to become her suitor. He enlists the help of his friend Antonio, a wealthy merchant of Venice, who promises to cover the bond if he finds a money lender. A money lender named Shylock agrees to grant Bassino the loan upon one condition: if Antonio is unable to repay it at the specified date, Shylock may take a pound of Antonio's flesh. With his newfound money, Bassino successfully wins Portia's hand in marriage, but Antonio's ships are reported lost at sea, so the merchant cannot repay the bond. Shylock takes Antonio to the court of the Duke of Venice, but Portia, disguised as a male lawyer, saves his life.

Presents an adapted version of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," written in rhyming couplets especially for young readers and performers. Includes illustrations and comments by children as well as suggestions for activities based upon the story.

Contains George Bernard Shaw's play in which Henry Higgins attempts to turn Eliza Doolittle, a poor, young beggar, into a lady of society by teaching her proper language skills and manners; and includes a critical introduction, a biography of the author, discussions of dates and sources, and other reference information.

A collection of twenty-two humorous plays for teens and young adults that require very few props.

A guide to reading and understanding William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" which includes the complete unabridged text, detailed explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters.

Discusses the theatrical context of the play, staging problems, critical interpretation, its structure and its sources--both in the literary and folktale traditions.

Presents a modernized text of Shakespeare's comedy of mixed-up identities and misplaced affections; and includes information on the history and critical response to the play, a list of characters, a textual analysis, and a reading list.