Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Retellings of twenty of Shakespeare's best known plays, using the playwright's own words when possible.

Presents retellings of classic Shakespeare stories including "Much Ado About Nothing," "Macbeth," "Romeo and Juliet," and "The Tempest."

Combines elements of analysis, history, biography, performance, and the personal passions of six presenters to tell the stories behind the stories of six Shakespeare plays. Includes interviews with actors, directors, and scholars; visits to key locations; clips from celebrated film and television adaptations; and illustrative excerpts from performances staged at Shakespeare's Globe in London especially for the series.