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Hamlet: Critical Essays (Routledge Library Editions: Hamlet)
by Joseph G. PriceA comprehensive collection of the best writing about this Shakespearian play, both as dramatic literature and theatrical performance, this book is an excellent resource companion to the text. This collected wisdom was originally published in 1986. It contains pieces of commentary from as far back as the late 18th Century but also highly acclaimed critical pieces from more recent years, organised into six general themes.
Hamlet: Critical Essays (Shakespeare Criticism)
by Arthur F. KinneyUsing a variety of approaches, from postcolonialism and New Historicism to psychoanalysis and gender studies, the international contributors to Hamlet: New Critical Essays contribute major new interpretations on the conception and writing, editing, and cultural productions of Hamlet. This book is the most up-to-date and comprehensive critical analysis available of one of Shakespeare's best-known and most engaging plays.
Hamlet: Drama En Tres Actes Y En Vers... (Folger Shakespeare Library)
by William ShakespeareHamlet is Shakespeare's most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a "revenge tragedy," in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his father's murderer, his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its uncertainties. Among them: What is the Ghost--Hamlet's father demanding justice, a tempting demon, an angelic messenger? Does Hamlet go mad, or merely pretend to? Once he is sure that Claudius is a murderer, why does he not act? Was his mother, Gertrude, unfaithful to her husband or complicit in his murder? The authoritative edition of Hamlet from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, is now available as an eBook. Features include: · The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference · Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation · Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play · Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play · Scene-by-scene plot summaries · A key to famous lines and phrases · An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language · Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books · An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
Hamlet: Globe to Globe: Two Years, 190,000 Miles, 197 Countries, One Play
by Michael Gallagher Dominic DromgooleFrom the artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, an account of the theater’s extraordinary two-year tour bringing Hamlet to every country on earth
Hamlet: Hamlet; Macbeth; Othello; Romeo And Juliet (Dover Thrift Editions)
by William Shakespeare<P>In this quintessential Shakespeare tragedy, a young prince's halting pursuit of revenge for the murder of his father unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that have held audiences spellbound for nearly four centuries. <P><P>Those fateful exchanges, and the anguished soliloquies that precede and follow them, probe depths of human feeling rarely sounded in any art. <P>The title role of Hamlet, perhaps the most demanding in all of Western drama, has provided generations of leading actors their greatest challenge. <P>Yet all the roles in this towering drama are superbly delineated, and each of the key scenes offers actors a rare opportunity to create theatrical magic. <P>As if further evidence of Shakespeare's genius were needed, Hamlet is a unique pleasure to read as well as to see and hear performed. <P>The full text of this extraordinary drama is reprinted here from an authoritative British edition complete with illuminating footnotes. <P>A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
Hamlet: Large Print (Modern Library Classics)
by William Shakespeare Jonathan Bate Eric RasmussenOne of the greatest plays of all time, the compelling tragedy of the tormented young prince of Denmark continues to capture the imaginations of modern audiences worldwide. Confronted with evidence that his uncle murdered his father, and with his mother's infidelity, Hamlet must find a means of reconciling his longing for oblivion with his duty as avenger. The ghost, Hamlet's feigned madness, Ophelia's death and burial, the play within a play, the "closet scene" in which Hamlet accuses his mother of complicity in murder, and breathtaking swordplay are just some of the elements that make Hamlet an enduring masterpiece of the theater.Each Edition Includes:* Comprehensive explanatory notes * Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship * Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English* Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories * An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 11-12 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Hamlet: Side by Side
by William Shakespeare James ScottVisually engages readers by placing the original dialogue on the left-hand side of the page, and a modern prose interpretations on the right. As a result, it is easy for readers to cross reference as they move through the play and finally "get" Shakespeare.
Hamlet’s Hereditary Queen: Performing Shakespeare's Silent Female Power (Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies)
by Kerrie RobertsThis book explores a fresh and insightful interpretation of Hamlet’s Gertrude as a prominent and powerful figure in the play. It shows how traditional readings of this character, both performance-based and scholarly, have been guided and constrained by misogynistic perspectives on female power. Bringing together the author’s wealth of insight from a theatre practitioner’s perspective and combining it with a scholarly perspective, the book argues that Gertrude need not be limited to sex and motherhood. She could instead be played as Denmark’s blood royal Queen, her role in the play then being about female political power. Gertrude’s royal status could play out on stage through a variety of possible performance choices for stage design, stage business, acting processes, and the actor’s presence – both speaking and silent. Hamlet's Hereditary Queen takes into consideration Shakespeare’s source myths, historical studies of the position of queens and the issues concerning them in early modern England, Hamlet’s performance history, and the text itself. It questions traditional readings of Hamlet, and offers detailed analyses of relevant scenes to demonstrate how Gertrude’s Hamlet might play out on stage in the twenty-first century. This is an engaging and insightful interpretation for students and scholars of theatre and performance studies and Shakespeare studies, as well as theatre practitioners.
Hammersteins: A Musical Theatre Family
by Oscar Andrew HammersteinThe remarkable, unprecedented biography of the Hammersteins, Broadway's greatest and most influential family, as told by Oscar Andrew Hammerstein The Hammersteins is the story of one of Broadway's most creative and productive families. It is a story that begins in 1864 when Oscar Hammerstein I emigrates to America, establishes himself as a successful cigar merchant and turns his attention to the business of music and theaters. He builds many theaters including New York's most majestic opera house. He turns Times Square (then Longacre Square) into the theater capital of the world. His sons, Willie and Arthur carry on the tradition and nurture such talents as Will Rogers, W.C. Fields, Al Jolson, Houdini, and Charlie Chaplin. Willie's son Oscar II becomes the most successful lyricist of all time, writing the story and words to the Broadway shows Showboat, Oklahoma, South Pacific, Carousel, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. The accomplishments of this family are monumental. Their tale is enchanting. Written by Oscar "Andy" Hammerstein (Oscar II's grandson), TheHammersteins presents a multi-layered portrait of the Hammerstein legacy, complete with personal and professional highlights, as well as the scandals and tragedies. The book also draws heavily upon the family archives, presenting a rich collection of photographs, theatre blueprints, letters, programs, patents, and more, much of which has never been seen before. The Hammersteins is at once a deeply personal story of an American family living the American dream and a celebration of musical theater in this country.
Hamnet and Judith: A novel
by Maggie O'Farrell"Remarkable . . . will leave you shaking with loss but also the love from which family is spun." Emma Donoghue, author of Room"Without a doubt one of the best novels I've ever read." Mary Beth Keane, author of Ask Again, YesTWO EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. A LOVE THAT DRAWS THEM TOGETHER. A PLAGUE THAT THREATENS TO TEAR THEM APART.England, 1580. A young Latin tutor--penniless, bullied by a violent father--falls in love with an eccentric young woman: a wild creature who walks her family's estate with a falcon on her shoulder and is known throughout the countryside for her unusual gifts as a healer. Agnes understands plants and potions better than she does people, but once she settles on the Henley Street in Stratford she becomes a fiercely protective mother and a steadfast, centrifugal force in the life of her young husband. His gifts as a writer are just beginning to awaken when their beloved twins, Hamnet and Judith, are afflicted with the bubonic plague, and, devastatingly, one of them succumbs to the illness.A luminous portrait of a marriage, a shattering evocation of a family ravaged by grief and loss, and a hypnotic recreation of the story that inspired one of the greatest literary masterpieces of all time, Hamnet & Judith is mesmerizing and seductive, an impossible-to-put-down novel from one of our most gifted writers.
Hand to God: A Play
by Robert Askins"The freshest and funniest Broadway comedy in years...Hand to God is to plays as The Book of Mormon is to musicals." —Time Out NY In the rec room in at a church in Cypress, Texas, Margery leads her students in a puppet pageant to strengthen their faith in the Bible and evade Satan's hand. But when the young members of the Christian Puppet Ministry put those teachings into practice, one devout young man's puppet takes on a shocking personality that no one could have expected. In this hilarious black comedy, a foul-mouthed sock puppet named Tyrone soon teaches those around him that the urges that can drive a person to give in to their darkest desires fit like a glove. In Hand to God, a "true tour de force" (New York Times), Robert Askins has written a play of "unerring perfection" (Huffington Post). The must-see hit of the 2015 Broadway season, starring Steven Boyer and Geneva Carr, garnered an Obie Award and five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, following its sold out, critically acclaimed off-Broadway runs at MCC Theater and Ensemble Studio Theatre.
Handicap
by John PaceWhen Thom finds a murdered body on the golf course, he can't rest until he solves the mystery of the heinous crime. And the cast of characters he meets along the way is anything but comforting.Thom hates standing just four-foot-seven (and a half!). After watching his mother bleed to death from a knife stuck through her heart, he runs away and lands in backwards backwoods Florida. There, he becomes an expert golfer. This is no small feat, and one he credits to his short game. Thom only golfs alone. It's where he escapes the scorn and ignorance of others. The course is Thom's World. Until, that is, he discovers a woman's bloody corpse on number two-stabbed through the heart. Then Thom's World becomes a black tunnel of terror and guilt. He can't even raise a club without collapsing in panic. Thom must solve the murder not only to escape suspicion, but especially to reclaim his glorious solitude. This, however, finally forces him to open up to others: like Dyleane, who sees Thom for what he is on the inside; Jade, the ample proprietor of a cafe and whorehouse; Father C, a chain-smoking priest with a pitiful toupee; and others still, who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.
Happenings and Other Acts (Worlds of Performance)
by Mariellen R. SandfordFirst published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Happily Ever Once Upon
by Virginia KiddParody / 5m, 5f / Interior / After twenty years of marriage, Cinderella and Prince Charming have some problems: the Enchanted Kingdom teeters on the brink of bankruptcy. Cinderella's fairy godmother is blackmailing her, the Prince's adviser has one arm and one swan's wing and an unfortunate habit of breaking everything he encounters, and Red Riding Hood has set her cap for the Prince. Though hoping Rumplestilskin can spin gold from straw, the Prince fears he may have to make the Enchanted Kingdom a tourist attraction. Cinderella resolves their difficulties by confronting her godmother and opening the Kingdom to writers who promise them royalties from their stories.
Happy Alchemy: On the Pleasures of Music and the Theatre
by Robertson DaviesThe acclaimed playwright, novelist, and author of Fifth Business explores the performing arts in this witty and insightful essay collection. Though best known for his award-winning fiction, Robertson Davies enjoyed a long and varied career as an actor, playwright, journalist and critic. Happy Alchemy collects an equally diverse range of Davies&’ writings—including speeches, articles, prologues to plays, a ghost story set to music, and even a scenario for a film. In this eclectic volume, Davies shares his many musings on music, theatre, opera, and more. These pieces, many of them published here for the first time, touch on topics from Greek tragedy to Scottish Folklore and from Lewis Carroll to Carl Jung.
Happy Anniversary
by Vanessa Cardoso WhelanIt’s Carlos and Marta’s twelfth wedding anniversary, yet while Marta yearns to tango, Carlos insists on the comfort of routine. As their story unfolds through a mosaic of memories, we see what began as a blissful courtship quickly descend into a pas de deux of possession, control, and resentment orchestrated by Carlos. But like a dancer ensnared in an unyielding abrazo, Marta must battle with herself to finally break free.A story about many women told by many voices, Happy Anniversary is an unflinching portrayal of the insidious violence that can infiltrate relationships disguised as love. It sheds light on the silent battles waged at home, giving voice to the countless women who endure the painful dance of domestic abuse.
Happy Anniversary, Angel! Love, Gino
by Family Jewels Creations10m, 8f / Interior / Gino Paolucci is throwing a big anniversary bash for his beautiful wife, Angel! You're invited to join in the celebration of their fifth wedding anniversary as they renew their vows at the zaniest party you'll ever be a part of! Watch the loving couple attempt to "re-tie their knot" and witness the crazy calamities and mishaps surrounding the celebration. Then sit down to a sizzling family feast, dance to a live DJ and interact with the Guests of Honor and their crazy but lovable relatives and delightful friends!
Happy Birthday, Wanda June: A Play
by Kurt Vonnegut&“Richly and often pertinently funny [with] a sure instinct for the carefully considered irrelevance . . . a great deal of incidental hilarity [and] inspired idiocy.&”—The New York Times Happy Birthday Wanda June was Kurt Vonnegut&’s first play, which premiered in New York in 1970 and was then adapted into a film in 1971. It is a darkly humorous and searing examination of the excesses of capitalism, patriotism, toxic masculinity, and American culture in the post-Vietnam War era. Featuring behind-the-scenes photographs from the original stage production, this play captures Vonnegut&’s brilliantly distinct perspective unlike we have ever seen it before. &“A great artist.&”—The Cincinnati Enquirer
Happy Burger (READ 180)
by Ranberg Chuck and Patrick DaleyScott has found the job of his dreams. Well, not exactly. He has to wear a clown hat and fry pounds of potatoes. However, he needs the money to take the love of his life, Stacy, to the big dance. Will his job pay off? Or, will he have to work the night of the big dance?
Happy Days - A Musical
by Paul Williams Garry MarshallMusical / Characters: 10m, 7f, Cast can be expanded for large groups Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents. The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match. Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame. Happy Days, A New Musical, with amazing music from Oscar-winner Paul Williams and a book by the TV series original creator Garry Marshall, is perfect for regional theatres to perform. High schools can also perform the show with any number of cast members they wish. This show is so versatile it can be done with a full orchestra, just a piano, or even instrumental tracks. Return to the days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun. This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long! "If you like Grease you will love Happy Days. A power house, rock and roll trip down memory lane, HAPPY DAYS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!" -NY Daily News "A family show...and it brings back a cast of characters loved by millions of fans." -TalkingBroadway.com "Very cool! TWO THUMBS UP!" -Los Angeles Daily News "A real crowd pleaser!" -Hollywood
Haptic Allegories: Kinship and Performance in the Black and Green Atlantic
by Kathleen GoughFirst published in 2013. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Harkee the Cat
by Cleve HauboldHarkee the Cat / Cleve Haubold / Comedy / 5m, 4f with ensemble / This award-winning comedy for all ages tells the story of the citizens of the village of Farnstall, who, much to their alarm, are visited by a royal messenger. With banners unfurled and trumpets blowing, he announces the bad news that the villagers must make ready for a visit from the King-- and his royal guard of 843 gentlemen-at-arms! This hungry procession will eat the poor villagers out of house and home. Every sausage, crumpet and cake will disappear from their shops, and they'll not get a single farthing in exchange! What despair-- until clever Harkee the Cat shows an usual and hilarious solution to the problem. A cast, which includes an uproarious drum-beating shrew, her timid husband, a mischievous apprentice, a pompous royal lord, a busy-body messenger, and a warm-hearted shopkeeper, keep the story romping along in unexpected directions to a funfilled climax. / First Prize Winner in the Atlantic Junior League Children's Theatre Playwriting Contest
Harlan Ellison's Movie: The Screenplay
by Harlan EllisonHerein lies in written form Harlan Ellison's Movie, the full-length feature film Ellison created when a producer at 20th Century-Fox said, "If we gave you the money, and no interference, what sort of movie would you write?" Well, that producer is no longer at the studio; he left the entire venue of moviemaking after Harlan Ellison's Movie was seen by the Suits. There is no use even trying to describe what the film is about, except to confirm the long-standing rumor that it contains a scene in which a 70-foot-tall boll weevil chews and swallows an entire farmhouse and silo on-camera. (It is Scene 33C.)
Harlequin
by Ana Bowlova Ana Claudia AntunesThird book in the series "Pierrot Love" begins with a pinch of pepper and Talita brooding inside for not being in a few scenes that Giovanni filmed.Now Talita screamed angry because her scenes were all cut. And Giovanni already can not bear too her whining and sends her to strolling, literally, to take a breath which she obeys promptly. And then she goes on to stun the small Anne filling her even more with her messages that leaves Anne even more terrified. Anne does not know what to do to get rid of the damned messages. She then goes as to be more devotes to the art of acting. Once she comes into contact with the magical world of theater she becomes even more persuaded and persecuted for this ethereal being because she is the one who insists on pursuing her everywhere. Talita finds an even better form of telepathy as a communication channel in the theater is a way to express all her fury, influencing Anne to tell her story in an exemplary manner. The two now seem to benefit from contact with each other but here comes a new villain on the scene. Harlequin has take the place of Pierrot and does succumb to her eternal beloved Colombina and so passionate, now he starts to compel her to believe in him, revealing Pierrot´s dark past.
Harlequin in Hogtown: George Luscombe and Toronto Workshop Productions
by Neil CarsonA history of Toronto's first alternative theater company during its 30-year run, 1959-89, pivoting on its artistic director Luscombe. He brought techniques from London and started in a factory basement with collective plays and original European works. The company acquired a reputation and in 1967 its own building. But in the early 1970's nationalist sentiments and newer forms of alternative theatre left the TWP backstage without cues. Canadian card number: C95-930446-0. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR