Publick Theatre, Boston. Summer 2006. Directed by Diego Arciniegas, Sets by Judy Stacier, Costumes by Rafael Jaen, Lighting by Anthony Phelps
In this play "Shakspere" abandons his wife,Anne Hathaway after a visit to Avon from a touring company of players. He makes his way to London pursuing a career as an actor and seeks out the theater troupe. After a funny audition he is offered a silent "spear shaker" role. Through the troupe, Shakspere meets Edward De Vere, who, as a nobleman, would be ostracized if it were discovered that he writes plays for performances by commoners before the public. A deal is struck and a writing partnership is formed - to which Shakspere will eventually make considerable contributions.
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Beard of Avon, a Comedy by Amy Freed
