Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, ca.1800's-1839.

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Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, ca.1800's-1839.

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Includes a promptbook associated with Samuel Phelps; lightly marked in pencil with entrances and exits; signed "W M Phelps, 1839" over Act I (no. 398); and James H. Taylor's transcription of a promptbook with cues for music and effects, cuts, some stage business, and scenic indications (no. 399).

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Taylor, James H. (James Hughes), 1825-1897.

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Phelps, W.M.

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Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878

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Actor and theatrical manager. From the description of Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453243 Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text. From the guide to the Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk)., ...