Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits

December 18th, 2009 by book reviews Leave a reply »

Shakespeare's Greatest Hits

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-Bruce Coville and a company of actors present this playful blending of the Bard’s words and kid-friendly storytelling. The adaptations of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, “Romeo and Juliet, and Twelfth Night are enthusiastically, if sometimes melodramatically, performed in a radio theater style. The large and versatile cast gives energetic renderings of the text, while Cynthia Bishop and Coville skillfully narrate the stories. Sound quality is good, and the sturdy case will circulate nicely. This recording works well as a steeping stone for youngsters learning about Shakespeare, and it may also serve as an inspiration for students interested in doing similar productions. School and p
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