Act 1 of the 2012 original offmain stage production of the three musketeers at cmus kiva. Distribution, disclosure, reproduction or sale of this material to unauthorized personnel is strictly prohibited. Ken ludwigs the three musketeers is presented by special arrangement with samuel french, inc. You first wrote an adaptation of the three musketeers in 2006. The three musketeers shakespeare theatre of new jersey. The cardinal has a plan to expose queen annes affair, shaming her, so he can more easily. Ken ludwig is an internationallyacclaimed playwright whose work has been performed in more than 30 countries in over 20 languages. Ludwig wrote an adaptation of robert louis stevenson s treasure island, which premiered at the alley theatre in april 2007, played at the theatre royal, haymarket on londons west end in 2008, and won the aate distinguished play award for best adaptation of the year. The story, set in 1625, begins with dartagnan who sets off for paris in search of adventure. The opening scene of our production of the three musketeers finds a young woman. The three musketeers written by david loughery revisions by harley peyton this material is the sole property of the walt disney company and is restricted to the use of the walt disney company and its authorized employees and agents. Lend me a tenor, was originally produced on broadway by.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ken ludwig has had 6 shows on broadway and 7 in londons west end, and many of his works have become a standard part of the american repertoire. Yes, his plays are big name titles that have often been produced on broadway. With this advice from his father, and to fulfill his dream of becoming a musketeer, dartagnan heads for paris and into a world of romance, intrigue and action. Last night i caught a production ken ludwigs adaptation of the three musketeers at the cincinnati playhouse in the park and i have to be honest i was a bit let down by it. Theres so much of ludwigs clear comic style in the script and its a fantastic read. Based on alexandre dumas timeless swashbuckler, the three musketeers tells the story of young dartagnan, who sets off for adventure in paris and soon allies himself with the greatest heroes of the day an engaging classroom playscript. If the bodiceripping romance need a little more heat, there is such a lusty sense of adventure here that you leave the festivals picturesque redwood glen with a touch of regret, wishing that dumas had written another chapter or two in this rollicking epic. Ludwig may hew to tradition in his script, but the sordelet team allows their swashbuckling creativity full breath. Pennsylvania shakespeare festival presents ken ludwigs.
Its ludwigs adaptation of the classic story that is the let down. The story, set in 1625, begins with dartagnan, who sets off for paris in search of adventure. Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. That word war, cleverly placed, thrums through the script. Based on alexandre dumas timeless swashbuckler, the three musketeers tells the story of young dartagnan, who sets off for adventure in paris and soon allies himself with the greatest heroes of the day an. Ken ludwigs the three musketeers concord theatricals. Kens script delivers an adventurous coming of age story with fast paced twists, amazing sword play.
This adaptation is based on the timeless swashbuckler by alexandre dumas, a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and above all, honor. Ludwigs adaptation of the three musketeers opened at bristol old vic in england in december 2006. Ken ludwigs the three musketeers, an epic adventure at. The three musketeers at cincinnati playhouse, directed by blake robision photo by sandy underwood.
Were here for the sword fights, and three musketeers. In ken ludwigs murder on the orient express, a dead man. However, ken ludwigs adaptation which premiered at the old vic theatre in. My disappointment has little to do with the actors, the direction or the stage presentation. Count richelieu is not only determined to be rid of the musketeers, but also schemes with athos former lover milady to. The three musketeers at cincinnati playhouse, directed by blake robison. Do not hesitate to act, or you may lose the chance that fortune, in her wisdom, offers you. In the end its the belly laughs that buoy this masterpiece, and there is no end to the comic prowess here. No victory for the three musketeers utah theatre bloggers. The three musketeers scenes the stage company escenas duration.
Lakewood theatre company begins its summer season with the oregon premiere of the three musketeers, a fresh, fastpaced, and funny adaptation by ken ludwig. Purchase tickets july 11, 2008 august 24, 2008, directed by don alder. Ken ludwigs script is fairly groaning with giggles. Athos the most important of the three musketeers, athos is something of a father figure to dartagnan. Gerald kyd as athos in the bristol old vic production of the three musketeers. Alley theatre official website the three musketeers. Based on alexandre dumas timeless swashbuckler, the three musketeers tells the story of young dartagnan, who sets off for adventure in paris and soon allies himself with the greatest heroes of the day. All the scripts on this site are ed and may not be printed, quoted or performed without the permission of lazy bee scripts. This adaptation is based on the timeless swashbuckler by. The pennsylvania shakespeare festivals the three musketeers features great fights but a muddled script. This adaptation is based on the timeless swashbuckler by alexandre dumas, a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes, and above all, honor. Lend me a tenor won two tony awards and was called one of the classic comedies of the 20th century by the washington post.
Ken ludwig s the three musketeers is presented by special arrangement with samuel french, inc. They say that hes fought hundreds of duels in the kings service. Samuel french playwright talks about adapting the classic three musketeers. He is older than his comrades, although still a young man. Cardinal richelieu played by peter lohnes and king louis xiii played by ben livingston are at odds because the cardinal wants to control the kingdom. A humorous script, lively characters and plenty of swashbuckling action. Ken ludwigs the three musketeers, directed by rick sordelet, kicks off the 57th season of the shakespeare theatre of new jersey in madison with shows through july 7, 2019.
The three musketeers written by ken ludwig directed by doug brook. Saac welcome the cast for our spring production of ken ludwigs the three musketeers. The three musketeers adapted by linda alper playscripts inc. Cast set for ken ludwigs the three musketeersfrom father. The three musketeers plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips. A swashbuckling romp of romance, danger, and comedy, perfectly suited for the whole family. The exmusketeers and dartagnan fight off the soldiers, leading to the four men becoming a band with the motto of all for one, and one for all. Regional news cast set for ken ludwigs the three musketeers from fatherand. The director was tim sheader twelfth night in regents park, and the artistic director of the theatre was simon reade, former literary manager of the royal shakespeare company. Here, ludwig dives deep into why he decided to revamp the classic by alexandre dumas for the modern stage. Athos is distinguished in every wayintellect, appearance, bravery, swordsmanshipyet he is tortured by a deep melancholy, the source of which no one knows. Acclaimed broadway playwright ken ludwigs humorous adaptation of this classic tale.
All props and costumes were donated to us by cmu, ue, mcta, midland high school, and gina beebees dance studio. In 1939, american author tiffany thayer published a book titled three musketeers thayer, 1939. He has had 6 shows on broadway and 6 in the west end. The three musketeers is sponsored in part by e shakespeare eatre of new jersey 2019 the three musketeers. The three musketeers at cincinnati playhouse, directed by blake robison photo by sandy underwood. Lincoln land community college, in collaboration with theatre in the park, will hold auditions wednesday, jan. Its ludwigs adaptation of the classic story that is. The three mouseketeers was the title of two series produced by dc comics. This adaptation of the three musketeers by ken ludwig is great. Shakespeare festival launch the three musketeers heres how to get the most out of your morning call subscription severe weather alert in philadelphia, montgomery. This was our bare bones production of an original three musketeers script. Ken ludwig on his adaptation of the three musketeers youtube. There is no online version of the script, but you can get a copy here dartagnan, leaving home with dreams of becoming a musketeer, is saddled with.
Lately, ive been thinking about revising a number of my plays to improve lines and scene here. The clatter and clang of swordplay is the first thing you hear as the lights rise on douglas morrison theatres 40th season opener the three musketeers. It is always difficult to adapt a novel for the stage, but the task might seem even harder with a book such as dumas the three musketeers. Ken ludwigs the three musketeers is an adaptation based on the timeold tale of friendship, loyalty and above all, honor. Ken ludwigs version of the 17th century tale is now on the hayward stage only through september 29th. Through august 6, 2017, at the pennsylvania shakespeare festival, 2755 station avenue, center valley, pennsylvania. I do a lot of visual research after ive read the script, and at one of the first. However, ken ludwig s adaptation which premiered at the old vic theatre in bristol.
My local theatre group recently did a sit down read through of the entire play and other than a couple mostly from a stage blocking standpoint hiccups, its something that we all wanted to. The south arkansas arts centers cast for its spring production of ken ludwigs the three musketeers, scheduled to run march 68 and 1215, will include veteran and new faces alike. Ken ludwigs the three musketeers kicks off the 40th anniversary season at the douglas morrisson theater dmt in hayward. Suddenly, two young men burst into view, sword points.
The length and complexity of the novel appear to work against any possible stage adaptation. And last, antipastoral, out of place the sound of clashing steel. A perfectbound script for use in production or as a reading edition. This new adaptation of the 17th century classic by tonywinning playwright ken ludwig features a heavy dose of contemporary humor and slapstick, served up hilariously with a. Ken ludwigs the three musketeers produced by special arrangement with samuel french, inc.
Ken ludwigs the three musketeers is presented by special arrangement with. His first play on broadway, lend me a tenor, which the new york times called one of the two great farces by a living writer, won three tony awards. This is a retelling of the story in thayers words, true to the original plot but told in a different order and. Personally, im a huge fan of crazy for you though i admit it may be more likely attributed to my affinity over gershwin and the music than the script itself. In short, about as much fun as you would expect, and then a.
A sherlock holmes mystery script ludwig this is optional. In short, about as much fun as you would expect, and then a little more. Pg this play is swashbuckling and funny, and includes extensive swordplay, some sexual innuendo, and adult language which some parents might find questionable. Although based on an alexandre dumas novel, ken ludwigs unremarkable script for the three musketeers has a foolish plot and disjointed dialogue. Comedic genius ken ludwig transforms arthur conan doyles classic the hound of the baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. In ken ludwigs murder on the orient express, a dead man and a writer on the rails. Alexandre dumas timeless tale springs to life as the young dartagnan, joined by his sister sabine, discovers honor amid intrigue and highstakes adventure when he meets the famous three musketeers. Welcome to the musketeer cast south arkansas arts center.
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