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Romeo & Juliet: The Tragic Lovers

Synopsis
Educational DVD offering commentary and staged performances of Romeo and Juliet. James Bride introduces factual information about the play by referencing a digitally enhanced version of the Prologue. Gary Taylor offers a dialogue about the historical background of exotic Verona, use of boy actors, staging challenges, and 16th century sacred and secular attitudes that influenced the writing of the play. Additionally, Judith Annozine discusses the humour in the play providing insight into the characters and role of the Nurse and Mercutio in advancing the plot.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2008
Duration
60 mins

Credits

Contributor
Gary Taylor (2); James Bride; Judith Annozine

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The DVD extras include an interview with Gary Taylor who discusses general topics including the soliloquy, general text challenges, the authenticity issue and his discovery of a Shakespeare poem in 1986, ‘Shall I Die, Shall I Fly’.
General
Dramatic performances are shot in Verona.

Production Company

Name

TMW Media Group

Email
general@tmwmedia.com
Web
http://www.tmwmedia.com/contact.html External site opens in new window
Fax
+1 310 574-0886
Address
2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Suite 101
Venice, CA 90291
USA

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes
The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.

Online Retailer

Name

Library Video Company

Email
customerservice@cerebellum.com
Web
http://www.libraryvideo.com External site opens in new window
Phone
415 541 9901
Address
Cerebellum Corporation
1661 Tennessee St, 3D
San Francisco CA
94107 USA

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