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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Presented by Chaotic Theatre Co. at The Off Center

September 9-September 25, 2011

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Can three guys really cover thirty-seven Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? This fast-firing comedy does just that as it parodies all of Shakespeare's plays (plus the sonnets!) with only three performers in two acts.

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    The Off Center

    2211 Hidalgo Street
    Austin, TX 78702

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     Champagne Opening $20

    All other shows $15

    Info Phone: 512-474-8497

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    Dates:
    September 9-September 25, 2011

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     Thurs-Sat 8pm 

    
    

    Sun 5pm

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    • Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
      "All's Well That Ends Well"
      Review posted by: Lizharte@yahoo.com from 1, Sep 13, 2011
      

      The Chaotic Theatre Company's performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged is hilarious. I was expecting to find it amusing, but it was beyond expectation funny! The three man... Expand

      The Chaotic Theatre Company's performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged is hilarious. I was expecting to find it amusing, but it was beyond expectation funny! The three man cast did a superb job of engaging and entertaining the audience. The first half of the performance covered Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, the lumped comedies, sonnets, and more. The second half was devoted to Hamlet. Having recently seen the "real" Hamlet at Winedale, it was of particular interest to me, and particularly funny. Chaotic Theatre's parody of Shakespeare's Hamlet is priceless - the long, the short, and the backwards versions. Good job cast and crew! Collapse

    • Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
      "Works is an understatement"
      Review posted by: phoniessuck@live.com from 1, Sep 12, 2011
      

      Works damned hard if you ask me. These actors must be absolutely exhausted after each performance. They move non-stop at lightning speed generating laughter that makes the audience ache. This is some... Expand

      Works damned hard if you ask me. These actors must be absolutely exhausted after each performance. They move non-stop at lightning speed generating laughter that makes the audience ache. This is some good baudy theatre the Bard would love more than anyone else. It's a great show for teens/preteens as well, so they can see firsthand that Bill wrote his plays for the common man, and not the highbrow set. "Complete Works" isn't merely a race either, we get some great insight into the times and the playwright himself. The timing of these guys is impeccable, and they seem to have just as much fun as the audience. Be prepared to participate a bit without feeling put on the spot. The artists know what they're doing and they don't just phone it in. This is a great venue, a great show, and a grand time thou shalt experience. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
      "A chance to enjoy Shakespeare's plays... ALL OF THEM!!"
      Review posted by: Albert A. (A-Team) from Austin, TX USA, Sep 11, 2011
      

      Pros: Laugh out loud uproarious! Cons: Not for those who want to see Shakespeare done "right." Unexpected: Props all over the place! Looking for a nice night out with one of the Bard's plays? Then... Expand

      Pros: Laugh out loud uproarious! Cons: Not for those who want to see Shakespeare done "right." Unexpected: Props all over the place! Looking for a nice night out with one of the Bard's plays? Then this is NOT FOR YOU!!! But, if you want hilarity, zaniness, and the downright unspeakable horror that is trying to cover all of Shakespeare's work in and hour and half, then this play is for you! It is truly a must see for any Shakespeare fan, but especially for those who can't stand a normal Shakespeare performance. Three men, one stage covered in props (as they just leave everything they bring onstage on the stage), and all the Bard's plays... if you wanna see how it's done, then by all means see this show. Oh, and as a hint from someone who loves The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged, if you really like the show, go to a DVD store afterwards and buy the DVD of the show's original writers performing it! This is a show as classic as the material it is based on! What are you waiting for? Collapse

    • Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
      "Shakespeare Abridged"
      Review posted by: Nefret85 from 1, Sep 11, 2011
      

      Chaotic Theatre Company's production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" kept me smiling and laughing throughout the performance! This play really keeps the actors on their toes... Expand

      Chaotic Theatre Company's production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" kept me smiling and laughing throughout the performance! This play really keeps the actors on their toes with timing and the need for energy and enthusiasm, all of which these three gentleman had. The actors looked as if they were enjoying being silly and having fun on stage rather than playing parts. I don’t want to ruin anything for anyone who hasn’t seen this before, but I will say you get to see a rather gory cooking show, hear some pretty awesome singing (including Disney and rap), see men dressed as women, hear “authentic” Scottish accents, see tons of props thrown around the stage (I kept worrying someone would trip, there were so many), and the audience gets to participate in playing one of Shakespeare’s character’s Id, Ego, Superego, and unconscious. If you have never seen this play, I highly recommend seeing this excellent production! Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
      "All's Well That Ends Well"
      Review posted by: Lizharte@yahoo.com from 1, Sep 13, 2011
      

      The Chaotic Theatre Company's performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged is hilarious. I was expecting to find it amusing, but it was beyond expectation funny! The three man... Expand

      The Chaotic Theatre Company's performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged is hilarious. I was expecting to find it amusing, but it was beyond expectation funny! The three man cast did a superb job of engaging and entertaining the audience. The first half of the performance covered Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, the lumped comedies, sonnets, and more. The second half was devoted to Hamlet. Having recently seen the "real" Hamlet at Winedale, it was of particular interest to me, and particularly funny. Chaotic Theatre's parody of Shakespeare's Hamlet is priceless - the long, the short, and the backwards versions. Good job cast and crew! Collapse

    • Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
      "Works is an understatement"
      Review posted by: phoniessuck@live.com from 1, Sep 12, 2011
      

      Works damned hard if you ask me. These actors must be absolutely exhausted after each performance. They move non-stop at lightning speed generating laughter that makes the audience ache. This is some... Expand

      Works damned hard if you ask me. These actors must be absolutely exhausted after each performance. They move non-stop at lightning speed generating laughter that makes the audience ache. This is some good baudy theatre the Bard would love more than anyone else. It's a great show for teens/preteens as well, so they can see firsthand that Bill wrote his plays for the common man, and not the highbrow set. "Complete Works" isn't merely a race either, we get some great insight into the times and the playwright himself. The timing of these guys is impeccable, and they seem to have just as much fun as the audience. Be prepared to participate a bit without feeling put on the spot. The artists know what they're doing and they don't just phone it in. This is a great venue, a great show, and a grand time thou shalt experience. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
      "A chance to enjoy Shakespeare's plays... ALL OF THEM!!"
      Review posted by: Albert A. (A-Team) from Austin, TX USA, Sep 11, 2011
      

      Pros: Laugh out loud uproarious! Cons: Not for those who want to see Shakespeare done "right." Unexpected: Props all over the place! Looking for a nice night out with one of the Bard's plays? Then... Expand

      Pros: Laugh out loud uproarious! Cons: Not for those who want to see Shakespeare done "right." Unexpected: Props all over the place! Looking for a nice night out with one of the Bard's plays? Then this is NOT FOR YOU!!! But, if you want hilarity, zaniness, and the downright unspeakable horror that is trying to cover all of Shakespeare's work in and hour and half, then this play is for you! It is truly a must see for any Shakespeare fan, but especially for those who can't stand a normal Shakespeare performance. Three men, one stage covered in props (as they just leave everything they bring onstage on the stage), and all the Bard's plays... if you wanna see how it's done, then by all means see this show. Oh, and as a hint from someone who loves The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged, if you really like the show, go to a DVD store afterwards and buy the DVD of the show's original writers performing it! This is a show as classic as the material it is based on! What are you waiting for? Collapse

    • Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
      "Shakespeare Abridged"
      Review posted by: Nefret85 from 1, Sep 11, 2011
      

      Chaotic Theatre Company's production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" kept me smiling and laughing throughout the performance! This play really keeps the actors on their toes... Expand

      Chaotic Theatre Company's production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" kept me smiling and laughing throughout the performance! This play really keeps the actors on their toes with timing and the need for energy and enthusiasm, all of which these three gentleman had. The actors looked as if they were enjoying being silly and having fun on stage rather than playing parts. I don’t want to ruin anything for anyone who hasn’t seen this before, but I will say you get to see a rather gory cooking show, hear some pretty awesome singing (including Disney and rap), see men dressed as women, hear “authentic” Scottish accents, see tons of props thrown around the stage (I kept worrying someone would trip, there were so many), and the audience gets to participate in playing one of Shakespeare’s character’s Id, Ego, Superego, and unconscious. If you have never seen this play, I highly recommend seeing this excellent production! Collapse

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