PTC To Present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”

Get ready for a wildly fast-paced comedy as Pasadena Theatre Company (PTC) presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” at two locations in June.

PTC’s adaptation is directed by Robin Schwartz and written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. The troupe includes Brendan Cuddihee, Crista Drysdale, Amanda Matousek, Richard Miller, Jonathan Monroe and Jason Vaughan.

The show takes on all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays — plus the sonnets — in a single, uproarious performance. Using only a handful of actors and maximum imagination, the show barrels through the tragedies, comedies and histories with gleeful chaos. Equal parts parody and love letter to Shakespeare, the play celebrates the bard by making his works accessible and irresistibly fun for actors and audiences alike.

This production includes occasional mature humor, suggestive language, and playful irreverence toward classic texts. Viewers should be comfortable with comedic material that may include sexual innuendo, strong language, and staged violence/gore.

Performances run from June 5-14 at Live Arts Studio in the Annapolis Mall. The play will come to the Woods Church amphitheater in Severna Park on June 6.

Tickets are $20 for general admission. For tickets or more information, visit www.ptcshows.org.