Exploring The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged

The video is a comedic performance by the Reduced Shakespeare Company, aiming to present all of Shakespeare's works in a humorous and condensed format. It includes parodies of famous plays like Romeo and Juliet, Titus Andronicus, and Othello, as well as a fast-paced version of Hamlet. The performance is filled with jokes, modern references, and creative interpretations, making Shakespeare's works accessible and entertaining for a contemporary audience.

What is prohibited by the management during the performance?

• Leaving the theater

• Using flash photography or recording

• Talking loudly

• Eating and drinking

Who is introduced as one of California's preeminent Shakespearean Scholars?

• Adam Long

• Austin Titchner

• Reed Martin

• William Shakespeare

In the abridged version of Romeo and Juliet, what does Romeo try to do in the scene of Timeless romance?

• Propose to Juliet

• Fight with Tybalt

• Get into Juliet's pants

• Run away with Juliet

What is the unique setting for the performance of Titus Andronicus?

• A musical

• A space adventure

• A courtroom drama

• A cooking program

How does the Reduced Shakespeare Company present Othello?

• As a traditional play

• As a rap performance

• As a silent film

• As a puppet show

Which historical figure is mentioned as causing a heavy rush in the football game?

• King John

• Henry VI

• King Lear

• Prince Hal

Why do the characters initially want to skip performing Hamlet?

• They think the audience won't like it.

• They don't have enough actors.

• They have already performed it.

• They find it too long and complex.

What does Hamlet say to Ophelia in their scene together?

• Alas, poor Yorick.

• The play's the thing.

• To be or not to be.

• Get thee to a nunnery.

In the 'play within a play' scene, what does Hamlet hope to achieve?

• Prove his own madness.

• Entertain the court.

• Catch the conscience of the king.

• Win Ophelia's love.

What is the final line of Hamlet in the rapid recap?

• Get thee to a nunnery.

• Alas, poor Yorick.

• To be or not to be.

• The rest is silence.