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[[Folger Theatre]] and [https://asf.net/ Alabama Shakespeare Festival] co-produced ''Standup Shakespeare'', book by Kenneth Welsh and music by Ray Leslee, from March 18 to April 2, 1994. This production took place in the Folger's [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. | [[Folger Theatre]] and [https://asf.net/ Alabama Shakespeare Festival] co-produced ''Standup Shakespeare'', book by Kenneth Welsh and music by Ray Leslee, from March 18 to April 2, 1994. This production took place in the Folger's [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. | ||
==Synopsis== | |||
''Standup Shakespeare'' sets the timeless language of the Bard to the exciting rhythms of jazz, baroque, samba and gospel-rock original music. A fractured love story is performed by a modern-day Fool and two glorious singers. | |||
==The Production== | ==The Production== | ||
This was the regional premiere for ''Standup Shakespeare'' and featured David Margulies, Thomas Young, Brad Waller, and Alison Fraser. | |||
Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (**) and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. | Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (**) and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. | ||
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*Janet Alexander Griffin, Director of Museum and Public Programs | *Janet Alexander Griffin, Director of Museum and Public Programs | ||
==Recording== | |||
[[File:CD standup-shakespeare-a-cabaret-revue.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Cast Album.]] | |||
The Folger produced a [https://www.folger.edu/staff/gift-shop cast album] for Bard Records and Albany Records in 1996. | |||
==Track Listing== | |||
1. ''St. Valentine's Day'' (Hamlet) <br> | |||
2. ''Shallow Rivers'' (The Merry Wives of Windsor) <br> | |||
3. ''By Gis'' (Hamlet) <br> | |||
4. ''Say That She Rail'' (The Taming of the Shrew) <br> | |||
5. ''Take O Take'' (Measure for Measure) <br> | |||
6. ''Jazz'' (Various Sources) <br> | |||
7. ''Come Away Death'' (Twelfth Night) <br> | |||
8. ''When In Desgrace'' (Sonnet 29) <br> | |||
9. ''I Know A Bank'' (A Midsummer Night's Dream) <br> | |||
10. ''I Do Love Thee'' (A Midsummer Night's Dream) <br> | |||
11. ''Sigh No More'' (Much Ado About Nothing) <br> | |||
12. ''Puck'' (A Midsummer Night's Dream) <br> | |||
13. ''O Mistress Mine'' (Twelfth Night) <br> | |||
14. ''Let Me Not'' (Sonnet 116) <br> | |||
15. ''Shall I Compare Thee'' (Sonnet 18) <br> | |||
16. ''Love Is Perjured'' (Romeo and Juliet) <br> | |||
17. ''Hey Ho!'' (Twelfth Night) <br> | |||
==Image gallery== | ==Image gallery== | ||
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File:1995 Standup Shakespeare Folger 1.jpg|Alison Fraser (Soprano), ''Standup Shakespeare'', Folger Theatre co-produced with Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1994. Julie Ainsworth. | File:1995 Standup Shakespeare Folger 1.jpg|Alison Fraser (Soprano), ''Standup Shakespeare'', Folger Theatre co-produced with Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1994. Julie Ainsworth. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Reviews== | |||
[[File:SUS Washington Post review.png|400px|left|thumb|Washington Post Review.]] | |||
[[Category: Public programs]] | [[Category: Public programs]] | ||
Revision as of 13:35, 6 January 2022
Folger Theatre and Alabama Shakespeare Festival co-produced Standup Shakespeare, book by Kenneth Welsh and music by Ray Leslee, from March 18 to April 2, 1994. This production took place in the Folger's Elizabethan Theatre.
Synopsis
Standup Shakespeare sets the timeless language of the Bard to the exciting rhythms of jazz, baroque, samba and gospel-rock original music. A fractured love story is performed by a modern-day Fool and two glorious singers.
The Production
This was the regional premiere for Standup Shakespeare and featured David Margulies, Thomas Young, Brad Waller, and Alison Fraser.
Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (**) and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
Cast
- Alison Fraser*: Soprano
- Thomas Young*: Tenor
- David Margulies*: Fool
- Brad Waller*: Heckler
Music
- Ray Leslee: Keyboards
- Jack Bashkow: Woodwinds
- Dave Dunaway: Bass
- Rob Thomas: Violin
Creative team
- Ray Leslee, Music
- Kenneth Welsh & William Shakespeare, Book
- Jack Bashkow, Music Supervisor
- Thomas Young, Vocal Arrangements
- Marthe Jocelyn, Puppet
- Paul Meade, Sound
- William Fecke, Lighting
Production team
- Susanne Oldham, Production Coordinator
- William Fecke, Technical Production
- Julie Ainsworth, Photography
- Jon Radulovic, Stage Manager
- Mikie Heilbrun, Casting
Folger Theatre
- Janet Alexander Griffin, Director of Museum and Public Programs
Recording
The Folger produced a cast album for Bard Records and Albany Records in 1996.
Track Listing
1. St. Valentine's Day (Hamlet)
2. Shallow Rivers (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
3. By Gis (Hamlet)
4. Say That She Rail (The Taming of the Shrew)
5. Take O Take (Measure for Measure)
6. Jazz (Various Sources)
7. Come Away Death (Twelfth Night)
8. When In Desgrace (Sonnet 29)
9. I Know A Bank (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
10. I Do Love Thee (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
11. Sigh No More (Much Ado About Nothing)
12. Puck (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
13. O Mistress Mine (Twelfth Night)
14. Let Me Not (Sonnet 116)
15. Shall I Compare Thee (Sonnet 18)
16. Love Is Perjured (Romeo and Juliet)
17. Hey Ho! (Twelfth Night)
Image gallery
Alison Fraser (Soprano), Standup Shakespeare, Folger Theatre co-produced with Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1994. Julie Ainsworth.
