Shakespeare Speaks - Compact Discs

A Visit with Will

Awards of Excellence for Characterization and
Excellence for Writing and Creative Concept from
The Communicator Awards of Arlington, Texas

A VISIT WITH WILL is set in 1616 and finds Master Will sharing stories and recollections and answering questions from a small gathering of friends. Drawing on his 35 years in the theatre, Rod Molzahn brings Shakespeare vividly to life and creates a delightful new way to meet Will and visit his world. Tales of childhood in Stratford, family life in the age of Elizabeth, his start in a company of players, the origin of many of his plays, life in London, the Globe Theatre and much more are explored. Thanks to Harper Tasche for the wonderful musical interludes on harp, recorder and psaltry.

"This new CD is sure to accompany you far as you drive or long as you rest at home. --- This is a fine visit!"
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"I found the CD, A Visit With Will, invaluable. Mr. Molzahn breathes life into
the passion, humor and keen intelligence that is Shakespeare."
Helen Bertram, English Department Chair
Salmon High School, Salmon, ID

CD run time: 66:30 minutes
Musical accompaniment
by Harper Tasche

16-page liner notes booklet featuring original illustrations

$19.95 (US Dollars)
($4.00 shipping and handling for first item
$1.50 per additional item)
8 % tax added for WA residents

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CD Program :

1. The Introduction
2. How did you begin in the theatre?
3. Are you Catholic or Protestant?
4. What was it like to act at The Globe?
5. What inspired you to start writing?
6. Would you tell us about your children?
7. How did you meet your wife, Anne?
8. How did you become the King's Men?
9. Tell us about your childhood
10. Did politics influence your writing?
11. A. Are any of the characters in your plays drawn from people you know?
11. B. What inspired THE TEMPEST?
11. C. The Farewell

The Sonnets

Award of Distinction for Writing & Creative Concept
from The Communicator Awards of Arlington, Texas

THE SONNETS finds Shakespeare reading 18 of his most beautiful poems of love, joy, betrayal and agony. The "young man" and "dark lady" of the sonnets come to life as Shakespeare weaves around the poems the story of their writing. He recalls his early years in the London theatre, his friendship and rivalry with Christopher Marlowe and his distaste for publishers who print his work without his knowing. The music on this CD is thanks to the Grammy winning acoustic duo of Tingstad and Rumbel.

"The Sonnets provides a rich
and convincing narrative context.
The CD format is excellent --- Bravo!"
Bernice Harris, Phd
Division of Literature Chair
Lewis-Clark State College-Lewiston, Idaho

"The Sonnets is a tremendous resource to use with my high school students."
Laurie Mularky, English Department Chair
Sehome High School
Bellingham, Washington

"In a dramatic, engaging story you make the sonnets come alive. I'll recommend it to all my Shakespeare students."
Bill Smith, English Instructor
Western Washington University

CD run time: 76:44 minutes
Musical interludes by renowned acoustic duo Tingstad & Rumbel

16-page liner notes booklet featuring original illustrations

$19.95 (US Dollars)
($4.00 shipping and handling for first item
$1.50 per additional item)
8 % tax added for WA residents

Printable Order Form

CD Program :

1. The Introduction ~ T. T. and W. H.
2. Called for by the Countess
3. A visit from the Queen
4. Emilia
5. The tide turns
6. "Two loves I have . . . "
7. Christopher Marlowe
8. "More a wonder than the fabled Phoenix"
9. The tale is told

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