Sweet Talk Alterations: In the Mood, El Dorado, Oberon: Modern Playwrights Reimagine Shakespeare

Sweet Talk Alterations: In the Mood, El Dorado, Oberon is a captivating collection of modern playwrights' reimaginings of Shakespeare's classic works. These adaptations offer fresh perspectives on familiar tales, exploring themes of love, loss, power, and identity in new and exciting ways.

Michael Abbensetts: Four Plays: Sweet Talk; Alterations; In the Mood; El Dorado (Oberon Modern Playwrights)

by Michael Abbensetts

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	558 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	322 pages
Paperback	:	129 pages
Item Weight	:	5.6 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches

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The three plays in this anthology—In the Mood by Laura Wade, El Dorado by Tanya Barfield, and Oberon by Tarell Alvin McCraney—are all set in different time periods and locations, but they share a common thread: they all explore the ways in which love can transform and betray us.

In the Mood

In the Mood is a romantic comedy set in 1940s New York City. The play follows the story of Helen, a young woman who falls in love with two very different men: George, a charming but irresponsible musician, and Ted, a wealthy but boring businessman.

Helen is torn between her heart and her head, and her decision will have a profound impact on her future. In the Mood is a witty and charming play that explores the complexities of love and relationships.

El Dorado

El Dorado is a drama set in the American Southwest during the Gold Rush. The play follows the story of Maria, a young Mexican woman who travels to California in search of a better life.

Maria meets a variety of characters along the way, including a ruthless gold miner, a sympathetic priest, and a Native American shaman. El Dorado is a powerful and moving play that explores the themes of immigration, identity, and the American Dream.

Oberon

Oberon is a fantasy play set in a magical forest. The play follows the story of Oberon, the king of the fairies, and his attempts to win the love of the beautiful Titania.

Oberon uses his magic to manipulate the lives of the humans who enter the forest, but his plans ultimately backfire. Oberon is a visually stunning and thought-provoking play that explores the themes of love, power, and illusion.

Modern Playwrights Reimagine Shakespeare

The three plays in Sweet Talk Alterations are all excellent examples of how modern playwrights can reimagine Shakespeare's classic works. These adaptations are not simply rehashes of the originals; they are new and original works of art that stand on their own.

The playwrights in this anthology have taken Shakespeare's stories and characters and used them to explore contemporary themes and issues. Their adaptations are faithful to the spirit of Shakespeare's work, but they also offer fresh and unique perspectives on these timeless tales.

Sweet Talk Alterations: In the Mood, El Dorado, Oberon is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespeare or modern drama. These three plays are all excellent examples of how modern playwrights can reimagine classic works in new and exciting ways.

These adaptations are not simply rehashes of the originals; they are new and original works of art that stand on their own. The playwrights in this anthology have taken Shakespeare's stories and characters and used them to explore contemporary themes and issues. Their adaptations are faithful to the spirit of Shakespeare's work, but they also offer fresh and unique perspectives on these timeless tales.

Michael Abbensetts: Four Plays: Sweet Talk; Alterations; In the Mood; El Dorado (Oberon Modern Playwrights)

by Michael Abbensetts

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	558 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	322 pages
Paperback	:	129 pages
Item Weight	:	5.6 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches

FREE