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by Bruce Coville
This highly successful series of Shakespeare adaptations comes to audio in a remarkable production that combines clear, accessible storytelling with the Bard’s gorgeous language. A huge cast of skilled readers brings the beauty, humor, and drama of these ageless classics to life in a recording that can be shared by the whole family.
The perfect way to introduce youngsters—and adults—to the wonder of Shakespeare!
| Author | Bruce Coville |
| Narrator | Bruce Coville, Cynthia Bishop |
| Length | 1 hr and 40 mins |
| © Copyright | 1996, 1997, 1999, 2003 Bruce Coville |
| ℗ Audio Copyright | 2003 Full Cast Audio |
Reviews:
“…this collection provides a nice introduction for children who might encounter one of these plays in a live production or in the classroom.”
— AudioFile
“The large and versatile cast gives energetic renderings of the text, while Cynthia Bishop and Coville skillfully narrate the stories… School and public libraries will reap satisfying rewards with this appealing recording.”
— School Library Journal
“…the spirit and essentials of the story and characters are well conveyed, and this production would be an excellent introduction to the plays for students or adults who are not familiar with them… Highly recommended for school and public libraries.”
— KLIATT May 2004 
Starred Review
Listen to samples from this audiobook:
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream, opening (0:59) Full Cast Audio 0:59
- Macbeth visits the witches on the heath (0:57) Full Cast Audio 0:58
- Romeo and Juliet at the balcony (1:52) Full Cast Audio 1:53
- Twelfth Night: Duke Orsino pines for love (0:48) Full Cast Audio 0:49
- Feste’s song, first stanza (0:28) Full Cast Audio 0:29
Meet the Cast: |
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| A Midsummer Night’s Dream: | |
| Daniel Bostick | Bottom |
| Bruce Coville | Narrator |
| Findley Davidson | Titania |
| Paul Gagnon | Oberon |
| Bill Molesky | Egeus |
| Peter Moller | Quince |
| Gerard Moses | Theseus |
| Carolin Murphy | Flute |
| John Poulos | Demetrius |
| Nicole Ricciardi | Hippolyta |
| Ryan Sparkes | Puck |
| Lauren Synger | Helena |
| Carmen Viviano-Crafts | Hermia |
| Karl Wildman | Lysander |
| Macbeth: | |
| Karam Anthony | the first child spirit |
| David Baker | Banquo |
| Cynthia Bishop | Narrator |
| Daniel Bostick | MacDuff |
| Ryan Dornbusch | Donalbain. |
| Caroline Fitzgerald | First Witch |
| Paul Gagnon | Malcolm |
| Kate Huddleston | Second Witch |
| Willard E. Lape, Jr. | the armored head |
| Bill Molesky | Macbeth |
| Gerard Moses | Duncan |
| Daniel Poorman | the second child spirit |
| Carol Ansell Spradling | Lady Macbeth |
| Lauren Synger | Third Witch |
| Karl Wildman | Lennox |
| Romeo and Juliet: | |
| Bruce Coville | Narrator |
| Ryan Dornbusch | Romeo |
| Frank Fiumano | Prince Escalus |
| Paul Gagnon | Benvolio |
| Willard E. Lape, Jr. | Lord Montague |
| Joe Lotito | Friar Lawrence |
| Alice Morigi | Nurse |
| Gerard Moses | Lord Capulet |
| Jason Simmons | Mercutio |
| Carol Ansell Spradling | Lady Montague |
| Rob Stewart | Tybalt |
| Lauren Synger | Lady Capulet |
| Carmen Viviano-Crafts | Juliet |
| Karl Wildman | Count Paris |
| Twelfth Night: | |
| Cynthia Bishop | Narrator |
| Daniel Bostick | Feste |
| Bruce Coville | Antonio the old captain |
| Findley Davidson | Olivia |
| Paul Gagnon | Duke Orsino |
| Rodney Hudson | Sir Toby |
| Bill Molesky | Malvolio |
| Peter Moller | Sir Andrew |
| Nicole Ricciardi | Maria |
| Carmen Viviano-Crafts | Viola |
| Karl Wildman | Sebastian |
| Directed by: | Gerard Moses |