Hamlet" was one of Shakespeare's greatest masterpieces
It is meant to be read in a particular way
First, III demonstrate it to you.
0, what a noble mind is here o'erthrown!
Daddy, right now the three of us are completely absorbed with Hamlet"
0, what a noble mind is here o'erthrown!
Oaddy, I wonder hoWvactdSs^A/ould; play the roles of Harrilet arid1 Ophelia.
Wouldn't it be lovely to be able to see a real play
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To a nunnery, go; and quickly too.
0 heavenly powers, restore him!
To be or not to be.
That is the question.
Oh, poor Ophelia!
How miserable...
Melnore-sensei!
Sensei!
It's good that you're acting out the lines this early in the morning.
Well then, lets begin class.
You three, please come to the gymnasium after class.
YYcs.
He scolded us for behaving inappropriately
We weren't supposed to stand hear the lectern.
Oh dear
Say what thou canst, I'll go along with thee.
What's going on?
I dunno.
Why, whither shall we go?
To my uncle in the forest of Ardea
It looks like they're rehearsing for a [play
The Forest of Arden?
Oo it with mor»e passion!
You're talking about leaving the castle at night!
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Let's have a short break
You three like plays, don't you?
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By the way, have you read Shakespeare's As You Like It"?
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Not yet.
Oh. To be honest, the drama club will be putting on a production of "As You Like If
How about it?
Why don't you take part?
Eh? Us, act in a play?
Should I join the club?
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I cant act.
Well then, Sadie, would you like to help backstage?
Well... I can do that
That leaves the roles for Judy and Julia...
All ri^ht! Let's do this"
You're a bit taller, so you can play the role of a boy, and you'll play the daughter, Judy
Oh! Will I be playing the role of a boy7
To think that I Will b<e* playing the role of a boy... Oh dear!
Sensei, Id like to discuss this with the other girls.
Certainly I don't mind.
H Hey. Come here.
What should we do?
Melhoresensei;really seemi willing to let us act in the play.
Let's give it a try!
This is a good opportunity
Thats right
I'm happy to help backstage rather than act.
Ri^ht?
But so many people are coming to see it, right?
Thatis right! I have an idea!
ask my brother to come and watch!
Good idea. Id definitely like Jimmie to come and see.
Then why don't we invite your uncle as well?
That's a good idea.
Eh? You'll invite Jeftfis san as weM?
ihat's right
Of course I will!
So, its decided then.
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That's right
If Jimmie is coming to see me...
What's wrongs Julia?
Say,Judy
Don't^you thirikHhat playing the role of a beautiful daughter would suit me much better than
the role of a boy?
I wonder.
Sa^jJudy.
Will you exchange roles? with me?
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Please!
WflWell
What do you think?
Have you finished discussing it?
Yes! Well be happy to take part!
Oh, I see.
Bui Sensei, I think it Would be more appropriate for Judy to be play the boy
and for me to play the role of the daughter.
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Right Judy
Y Yes.
Well then, you three; vyould you please read the script?
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Let's start from Julia's line!
All eight?
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Let us begin.
Come not thou near me.
It's your line, Judy!
Oh, yzs\
Oh, my darling Phoebe
Oon't look at with those hateful zy^s.
Mistress, get you from our court.
On top of being ugly, you're an arrogant, nasty girl!
You shouldn't walk out in the daylight with such an ugly face!
S Sensei!
Um: I Would rather
It's just as you say.
You fit the role of the daughter.
And Judy suits the role of a boy.
Put your hearts into your acting.
Daddy, we are really into Shakespeare* plays now
be acting with Julia, and Slllie is working hard backstage
Understand? Judy will run to stage left after she gets the sign.
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Which side is stage left?
Begin!
Wrong si e, Ju y!
That's stage right!
That's not stage left"
Sorry about that1
Oh, my darling Phoebe.
If you can pity me for this painful love, please love me in return.
Oh, Forest of Arden.
I vow to you that no matter how difficult it be, I shall continue to love her.
Daddy, there are many beautiful lines in Shakespeare's plays
as beautiful as the stars in the sky
The more I read, the more-my soul wants to act
Then disappear from my sight!
I got a phone call from my brother!
Jimmie will be coming, wont he?
Yes. He said he'd bring lots of his friends from the football team.
My! That's wonderful!
Say, Sadie, wori'tiyou look at my acting
What ace you doing
I was thinking, of having Sadie look at my acting.
Well then. III begia
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Don't chase after me any more!
How was it?
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I agree.
Its my turn now, Sallie
Okay.
Oh, Fores: »of: Arderi!
I yoW to you) that no matter how difficult it be, I shall;?continue to loM her.
I shall continue to love her as long as the flame of my^life continues to burn'
I think you may have overdone that a bit
It seems that way.
You think so?
You've both got it all-wrong!
You first, Judy.
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Its like this, understand?
Oh, God of the Forest of Arden!
I give my power to you!
All right?
How was that different from my acting
Are you saying that you don't understand my tour de force?!
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That's it,*you two.
You've become much better.
Daddy, how much fun it would be if yod came to see oCir play
Melnore sensei is trying hard to make our play a bk) success.
So, we are also doing our best
Please come to see our play.
It's the drama clubs spring production!
We will be puttincj'on Shakespeare s "As You Like It"!
Everyone, please come to see it!
II take two tickets.
Here you are. Thank you v^ry muchv
Oo your best, Julia.
Were also cheering you on!
Tftank you.
Please come to see us.
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Sec you.
Juliani alio $workin<jShacd
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And this is what happened on the day of our performance.
You've worked very hard
Look at the weather that the allies of heaven gave us.
Anyway, it looks like were not going to have good weather today
Well, I wonder who will come to see us.
Everyone, wont you work hard today?
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Hey, can you pass that to me?
Oh, what should I do?
I look weird.
Oh, Scnsei.
There. All done.
It looks good on you.
What is it?
Does it look good on me?
Oh! It's unheard of for us to have such a large audience1
Oh! Jimmied here too!
My brothers dressed in such formal attire.
Jervis san couldn't come, could he?
I'm sure he's on another? pne of his whimsical trips
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Oh, we've finally reached the Forest of Arden!
Its all right now.
So long as we hide in this forest my heart shall not grieve
I could find in my heart to disgrace my mans apparel, and to cry like a woman
but I must comfort the weaker vessel,
as doublet and rose ought to show itself courageous to petticoat
Now, let us go deeper into the forest.
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This is bad!
The tree might fall over!
Oh, this is the eternal giant tree!
This is what people call the 6od of the Forest of Arden.
But I didn't think I had a reason.
Where has Sallie gone? But I didn't think I had a reason.
Where has Sadie gone?
She has my shawl.
We have to hurry. Its our turn next.
I found it!
Lookllt was over here.
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H Hey, wait'
What are you doing
Say your lines!
Wait, Phoebe!
My Goddess!
Don't chase me any more!
Oh, God of the Forest of Arden
Let me give my power to you.
As long as the flame of my life burns I shall continue to love her.
Judy! Stop it! Oont push it!
Sadie!
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Sallie!
What are you doing over there?
Is that your younger sister?
Oh. She's quite cute.
Judy!
What are you doing out here?
Well, the wind was blowing, so I...
What should I do? Tj[his is embarrassing!
Judy, what should I do?
This is great!
This is fun!
Ki This is lovely!
What's going on here?
I hate thiS!
Phoebe!
Come out here!
Phoebe!
Oh, Silvias! Where are you
My Silvias!
Silvias.
Please come back
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Oh, my beloved Silvias
I was a fool.
I truly do love you.
Oh, Phoebe!
Who cares about this? Lets watch them until the end
Don't stop now!
tKeep going until the end!
Now, Phoebe.
Let us make an oath to the Forest of Arden.
An oath to our eternal love!
Look Silvias.
Such beautiful twilight!
The sun is also celebrating our love!
Congratulation^!
I'm happy for you!
That was lovely*
I'm happy for you, Judy. Julia.
Thank you, Jimmie.
I'm so happy.
We had a hard time because of the unexpected rain and wind.
I feel really sorry for Melnore sensei
But we had a lot of fun putting on the play
And so know what, Oaddy?
Jervis-san sent us a fabulous present because we took part in the play!
To my dear Julia, Judy and Sallie.
How are you?
I am sorry to have missed your play because of my unexpected trip.
To make it up to you,
I woulcl like to invite the three of you to the performance of "Hamlet" in New York
Yours sincerely, Jervis Pendleton.
This is great!
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All right!
Hooray!
Daddy, I'm so happy that I cant stand it!
be^able to.see/a real live performance of "Hamlet" on Broadway
And IK be able to see the town I was born in.
To my beloved-Daddy
From Judy Abbott
Uwonder what the church where I was abandoned is (ike.
I really want to know
I visited the slums of New York
Mother, why d idly bus abandon me in such^a placed
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