The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) at Center for the Arts at Kayenta

Come see The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) at Center for the Arts at Kayenta!

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (also known as “The Compleat Wrks of

Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)”) is a play written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. It

parodies the plays of William Shakespeare with all of them being performed in comically shortened or

merged form by only three actors. Typically, the actors use their real names and play themselves rather

than specific characters. The fourth wall is nonexistent in the performance, with the actors speaking

directly to the audience during much of the play, and some scenes involve audience participation. The

director and stage crew may also be directly involved in the performance and become characters

themselves.

The script contains many humorous footnotes on the text that are often not included in the

performance. However, improvisation plays an important role and it is normal for the actors to deviate

from the script and have spontaneous conversations about the material with each other or the audience.

It is also common for them to make references to pop culture or to talk about local people and places in

the area where the play is being performed. As a result, performances differ, even with the same cast.

Tickets are $25, and $10 for students. Performances will take place Jan. 30 – Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that each dinner order for this event will count as an extra ticket on the venue's ticket

page. When asked how many tickets you need, please enter your number of tickets PLUS dinners, then

select the standard price and dinner options separately for each ticket from the dropdown menu on the

ticket type page. Distant events may not yet have dinner tickets available. Seat tickets may be ordered

now, and dinner tickets will be added as events draw nearer.