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Books in Playing with Plays series

  • Shakespeare's Hamlet for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P Kelso, Shana Hallmeyer

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 20, 2010)
    Hamlet like you have never read it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 6-20+ actors, kids of all ages, or anyone who wants to enjoy and loosely understand Shakespeare's play. What you will get: Fun! 3 melodramatic modifications for group sizes: 6-7+ 8-14+ 11-20+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play mixed in Creatively funny interpretations of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare! This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to be a doorway for your child to love all the classics. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching on stage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun!" Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased Shakespeare's entire works and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
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  • Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P Kelso, Suzy Newman, William Shakespeare, Asif Zamir, Shana Hallmeyer, Ron Leishman

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 17, 2016)
    Who will you be? Buddies Valentine or Proteus? Julia? Silvia? Crab the dog!?!Two Gentlemen of Verona like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 5-16+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Shakespeare's classic play.Two Gentlemen of Verona for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. Which character will your kids be?!What you will get: Fun! 3 hilarious modifications for group sizes: 5-8 7-10 10-16+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play highlighted for easy identification Creatively funny and witty telling of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare!This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of Shakespeare. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching onstage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun! "Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased the entire Shakespeare works, and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
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  • Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P. Kelso, Khara C. Barnhart, Ron Leishman, Ryan Gottlieb, Adam Watson, Asif Zamir

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 7, 2018)
    Who will you be? Elizabeth? Mr. Darcy? A Bennet sister? The charming Mr. Wickham?!Pride and Prejudice like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 8-16+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Jane Austen's classic story. Pride and Prejudice for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. What you will get: Fun! 3 hilarious melodramatic play modifications for 3 group sizes: 8-10+ kids 11-13+ kids 14-16+ kids Actual lines from Pride and Prejudice highlighted for easy identification Creatively funny and witty telling of the remaining story A kid who loves the Classics! This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of all classics for your child. Many classic novels and plays are difficult to read in class or watch on stage, and attempting to teach these to children can be even more challenging. But, as the author states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun!" Kids who have read or performed these plays continue to come back for more!* *Guaranteed!
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  • Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P Kelso, Shana Hallmeyer, Ron Leishman

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 3, 2017)
    Who will you be? D’Artagnan? A Musketeer? The evil Cardinal Richelieu? The villainous Milady?!The Three Musketeers like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 7-17+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Alexandre Dumas' classic story. The Three Musketeers for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. What you will get: Fun! 3 hilarious melodramatic play modifications for 3 group sizes: 7-12+ kids 11-14+ kids 12-17+ kids Actual lines from The Three Musketeers highlighted for easy identification Creatively funny and witty telling of the remaining story A kid who loves the Classics! This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of all classics for your child. Many classic novels and plays are difficult to read in class or watch on stage, and attempting to teach these to children can be even more challenging. But, as the author states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun!" Kids who have read or performed these plays continue to come back for more!* *Guaranteed!
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  • Shakespeare's Julius Caesar for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P. Kelso, Shana Hallmeyer

    Paperback (BookSurge Publishing, Dec. 2, 2009)
    Who will you be? Caesar? Brutus? The spooky soothsayer?!Julius Caesar like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 5-17+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Shakespeare's classic play.Julius Caesar for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. Which character will your kids be?!What you will get: Fun! 3 hilarious modifications for group sizes: 5-9+ 8-12+ 12-17+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play highlighted for easy identification Creatively funny and witty telling of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare!This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of Shakespeare. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching onstage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun! "Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased the entire Shakespeare works, and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
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  • Shakespeare's Macbeth for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P. Kelso, Shana Hallmeyer

    Paperback (BookSurge Publishing, Oct. 15, 2009)
    Who will you be? Macbeth? Lady Macbeth? One of the spooky witches?!Macbeth like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 6-17+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Shakespeare's classic play.Macbeth for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. Which character will your kids be?!What you will get: Fun! 3 hilarious modifications for group sizes: 6-9+ 9-12+ 12-17+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play highlighted for easy identification Creatively funny and witty telling of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare!This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of Shakespeare. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching onstage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun! "Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased the entire Shakespeare works, and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
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  • Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P. Kelso, Khara C. Oliver, Shana Hallmeyer, Asif Zamir

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 31, 2012)
    Who will you be? The Shrew? Petruchio? Bianca? An old, rich dude!?!Taming of the Shrew like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 8-20+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Shakespeare's classic play.Taming of the Shrew for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. Which character will your kids be?!What you will get: Fun! 3 hilarious modifications for group sizes: 8-11+ 12-16+ 16-20+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play highlighted for easy identification Creatively funny and witty telling of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare!This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of Shakespeare. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching onstage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun! "Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased the entire Shakespeare works, and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
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  • Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P. Kelso, Shana Hallmeyer

    Paperback (BookSurge Publishing, April 29, 2009)
    Who will you be? Romeo? Juliet? The nurse!?Romeo & Juliet like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 6-18+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Shakespeare's classic play.Romeo & Juliet for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. Which character will your kids be?!What you will get: Fun! 3 hilarious modifications for group sizes: 6-11 9-13 14-18+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play highlighted for easy identification Creatively funny and witty telling of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare!This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of Shakespeare. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching onstage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun! "Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased the entire Shakespeare works, and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
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  • Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P Kelso, Shana Hallmeyer, Ron Leishman

    Paperback (Playing With Plays, April 29, 2009)
    Who will you be? Romeo? Juliet? The nurse!? Romeo & Juliet like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 6-18+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Shakespeare's classic play. Romeo & Juliet for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. Which character your kids be?! What you will get: Fun! 3 hilarious modifications for group sizes: 6-11 9-13 14-18+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play highlighted for easy identification Creatively funny and witty telling of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare! This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of Shakespeare. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching onstage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun! "Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased the entire Shakespeare works, and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
  • Shakespeare's The Tempest for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P Kelso, Khara C Barnhart, Shana Hallmeyer, Asif Zamir

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 27, 2012)
    The Tempest like you have never read it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Written in a play format and designed for 7-18+ actors, kids of all ages, or anyone who wants to enjoy and loosely understand Shakespeare's play. What you will get: Fun! 3 melodramatic modifications for group sizes: 7-9+ 10-13+ 14-18+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play mixed in Creatively funny interpretations of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare! This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to be a doorway for your child to love all the classics. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching on stage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun!" Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased Shakespeare's entire works and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you and your kids coming back for more!
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  • Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P Kelso, Shana Hallmeyer, Leishman Ron

    Hardcover (Playing With Plays, Nov. 26, 2016)
    Who will you be? Romeo? Juliet? The nurse!? Romeo & Juliet like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 6-18+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Shakespeare's classic play. Romeo & Juliet for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. Which character your kids be?! What you will get: Fun! 3 hilarious modifications for group sizes: 6-11 9-13 14-18+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play highlighted for easy identification Creatively funny and witty telling of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare! This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of Shakespeare. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching onstage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun! "Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased the entire Shakespeare works, and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
  • Shakespeare's Hamlet for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

    Brendan P Kelso, Shana Hallmeyer

    Paperback (Playing with Plays, Sept. 20, 2010)
    Hamlet like you have never read it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 6-20+ actors, kids of all ages, or anyone who wants to enjoy and loosely understand Shakespeare's play. What you will get: Fun! 3 melodramatic modifications for group sizes: 6-7+ 8-14+ 11-20+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play mixed in Creatively funny interpretations of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too! A kid who loves Shakespeare! This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to be a doorway for your child to love all the classics. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching on stage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun!" Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased Shakespeare's entire works and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you and your kids coming back for more!