SYNOPSIS: Fifteen cuttings for the classroom. Many instructors teach Shakespeare by studying only one of his many plays, owing to time constraints. Now students are able to easily study a variety of his works and come to a more complete understanding of the world’s most famous playwright. Only scenes with small casts, between two and seven characters, are included. Each scene is preceded by character descriptions and plot synopsis so that actors will understand the setting and motivation of the characters. All scenes are between 15 and 25 minutes in length. Ideal for classroom performance or for contests, auditions, or acting workshops. The collection features scenes from Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Julius Caesar, Othello, and Hamlet. Ideal for the class that only has a three to four week period to study Shakespeare.