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Welcome to the NicoloWhimsey Web Site!
Nick Newlin and
Joanne Flynn:
Introducing: The 30-Minute Shakespeare A book series by Nick Newlin Published by Nicolo Whimsey Press Nicolo Whimsey Press aims to make Shakespeare's plays accessible, performable, and fun for young people, regardless of their experience level. Through his thirteen years of working as a director-in-residence in DC public high schools under the auspices of the Folger Shakespeare Library, Nick Newlin has created thirty-minute edits of Shakespeare's plays, complete with stage directions and character suggestions that can be performed by groups of fifteen to thirty young people. Now anybody, including novices and non-actors, can put on a lively Shakespeare play that keeps the beauty of the language intact, but makes the action easy to perform and the relationships easily understandable. The 30-Minute Shakespeare series is a dream come true for teachers, youth leaders, and even adult groups who want to make performing Shakespeare easy and fun. Drawing on his Harvard education, his thirty years as an internationally performing professional jester with the Nicolo Whimsey Show, and his love of Shakespeare, Mr. Newlin approaches his texts with the mind of a scholar, the eye of a performer, and the sensibility of a director. Inner-city high school English classes at the Folger Shakespeare Library's annual Secondary School Shakespeare Festival have performed all these tried-and-true thirty-minute cuttings, many of which have won awards at the Folger Festival. Performance rights are included with the purchase of playscripts. Unlike most other scripts on the market today, The 30-Minute Shakespeare has no separate charge for public performances, making each volume an exceptional value. Each edition contains a preface by Nick Newlin, with helpful advice on how to put on a Shakespeare performance in a high school class with novice actors, as well as an appendix with suggestions for the specific play, and recommendations for further resources. Nicolo Whimsey Press believes that William Shakespeare wrote for all of us, and to that end, Mr. Newlin uses his experience, expertise, and love of the Bard to make these great works accessible to young people and those who work with them. Pre-order The 30-Minute Shakespeare series as individual plays on Or pre-order the whole series! Here are the upcoming titles for publication in Spring 2010: Macbeth: The 30-Minute Shakespeare
*************** Meanwhile, Nicolo Whimsey continues to bring educational entertainment to Call 301-888-1281 (H) or 301-775-7952 (Cell) and book Nicolo Whimsey for your next event! "I just wanted to thank you again for a marvelously engaging performance at Discover Strathmore!As a former teacher, Betty Scott "Combined outrageously funny historical reference, outstanding timing, and superlative juggling. If you want a wonderfully informative and fun performance, you can't do better." ~Charles P. Lord. Headmaster, St. Timothy's School, Baltimore, MD We have recently sent out a mailing to many area child care centers, schools, and libraries. Please call Nick at (301) 888-1281 to book NicoloWhimsey for the upcoming season! The NicoloWhimsey Show entertains and educates! NicoloWhimsey believes in the potential of every child, and the worth of every family, and we reinforce our message with positive themes such as tolerance and sharing, as well as the joy of reading! Ask about Workshops in juggling and circus skills for enthusiasts of all ages. NicoloWhimsey offerings: 1) Nicolo the Jester presents a hysterical and very educational solo (one person) show for day care centers, as well as schools, libraries, private parties, festivals, special events and much more! This show is great for the very young as well as school age children. Adults love it too! The show is 45 minutes long, and combines amazing juggling with storytelling, poetry, comedy, music, character acting and audience participation. The original stories, poems and songs in the solo show feature themes of literacy and tolerance, with children joining in the merry love of reading and words, and the joys of kindness and generosity of spirit. To hear some of Nicolo's literacy-themed poems click here, and follow the link to "NicoloWhimsey poems". 2) The NicoloWhimsey Duo features a two person (duo)show which includes Nicolo the Jester and the amazing Queen of Whimsey! This Renaissance-Style extravaganza includes juggling, comedy, musical saw and accordion, Musculina, the Worlds' Strongest Woman, and delightful entertainment! To download an 8/12 demo video of NicoloWhimsey, click here, and follow the link to NicoloWhimsey 8/12 min. demo video. Nicolo and Whimsey discover that cooperation makes life easier, and they serve as an example to children of the amazing things possible when we find the joy in working hard and the beauty of cooperation. The duo show is also 45 minutes long and is great for schools, family nights, libraries, corporate parties, private parties, seasonal celebrations and special events! Both the solo and duo shows are great for both children and families. The solo show is geared towards toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and families, and the duo show is aimed at school age children as well as youth and adults. We tailor each show to the specific age group, and if there is a wide range of ages in the audiences, there is something for everyone! 3)Make sure to check out our strolling entertainment link for strolling stiltwalking, music, unicycle, juggling lessons, and merry interaction! 4) Nick Newlin also plays keyboards and accordion in the band: Terri Terrific and the Tornados Terri Terrific and The Tornados is a versatile ensemble perfect for corporate events, weddings, private parties, festivals, and more. Call (301) 888-1281 now for The NicoloWhimsey Show! email info@nicolowhimsey.com Announcing: The NicoloWhimsey CD!: 17 songs for kids and adults, featuring old-timey tunes, children's songs, poems and an amazing array of sounds, featuring The Queen of Whimsey's Musical Saw, Nicolo's accordion, David Roe's guitar, and Eliza Newlin Carney's vocals! We are also thrilled to present: Jamnation: Black and White, an all original recording that will get you up and dancing! While you're at it, Check out Carnival Girls, featuring Nick and David Roe, and including 2 of Nick's original tunes, Twice as Nice and For Another Heart Or you may send a check for $11.11- (or $8.11 for Jamnation: Black and White) to "NicoloWhimsey" C/O Nick Newlin 14411 Baden Westwood Rd., Brandywine, MD 20613-8438.
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