“All the world’s a stage,” and William Shakespeare’s illustrious canon has graced spotlights across the globe for centuries. Still a towering figure in world literature more than four centuries after his death, Shakespeare is celebrated in “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield . This madcap medley of all 37 Shakespearean plays (and his extensive collection of sonnets) is currently being presented by the Pasadena Theatre Company at the Live Arts Studio in the Annapolis Mall. Wonderfully directed by Robin Schwartz, this lively production is pure theatrical mayhem, featuring breakneck comedy and an array of hilarious sketches.
…incredible stamina, flawless rhythm, and a willingness to embrace utter chaos…Fast-paced, creative, and uproariously funny…
A gifted troupe of six actors (Brendan Cuddihee, Crista Drysdale, Amanda Matousek, Richard Miller, Jonathan Monroe, and Jason Vaughan) collectively play more than 100 roles throughout the performance. This feat requires incredible stamina, flawless rhythm, and a willingness to embrace utter chaos—the cast brilliantly accomplishes these challenges. They each performed with contagious zeal, effectively executing energetic interplay in each scene. Exuding confidence while leading audience participation, this cast engaged in good-natured teasing while fostering interactive adventures, capably managing the unexpected…