Romeo and Juliet by Greathall Productions, Read by Jim Weiss, Audio CD

Romeo and Juliet performed by Jim Weiss

Passionate promises beneath the pale moon and deadly sword-play under the blazing sun! Now Jim Weiss seamlessly integrates his own storytelling art with the profound beauty of Shakespeare's famous verse, bringing both young and old listeners the ecstatic joy, sudden sorrow and tender sighs of one of the greatest works of literature's greatest author. 

Stories Included:

• Preface
• Swords in the Street
• Romeo and Benvolio
• Count Paris' Proposal
• Juliet
• The Wit of Mercutio
• Masked Dancers
• Love in a Moonlit Garden
• Twice Deadly Day
• Juliet's Secret
• The Desperate Plan
• At the Capulet Tomb

Audio CD Details:

• Audio CD Length: 1 hour
• Recommended Ages: 7 and up
• ISBN: 1-882513-85-1
• ISBN 13: 9781882513857
• Published in 2005

"Weiss takes the words of literary figures and contextualizes their famous speeches with lively story...both my 7 and 11 year old daughters listened along intently." - AudioFile

Jim Weiss' audio CDs are the recipient of 53 major national awards from:

• The American Library Association
• Parents' Choice Foundation
• NAPPA
• The Parents' Council
• The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
• The Film Advisory Board
• Parents' Guide to Children's Media Award
• ...and many more.

About the Storyteller: Jim travels extensively about The United States, giving live performances at stores, libraries, schools and community events. He has hosted and starred in a PBS television pilot that won a Northern California Emmy for Best Children's Show, and has even performed at The White House Annual Easter Event. As a storyteller, Jim's performances have been described as exciting and enchanting. His connection to his audience is magnetic and interactive, proof positive that storytelling today rejuvenates one of the first and most personal forms of entertainment. Adults and children alike leave the performance feeling that they have really met characters from a wide range of classic literature and folk tales. Jim's presentations garner heightened respect for the art of storytelling and the literature itself.

Item Condition:

• This item is brand new and is in perfect condition. It is factory sealed.