When encountered for the first time, plays by William Shakespeare often overwhelm students. Much of the reason for this is the use of ancient language that is difficult to read and comprehend. As a result, students cannot easily follow or grasp key components of the plays, resulting in frustration and a less than satisfactory learning experience.

Employing Shakespeare's own words, students too often and too readily say "I pray thee cease thy council, which falls into mine ears as profitless as water in a sieve."

Truth be told, Shakespeare's plays are just great stories, told in the language of the time. Sadly, the language does present a barrier to many students. Shakespeare 4 Kidz provides solutions to these perceived learning barriers.

While at all times staying true to the play's original plots, themes and characters, Shakespeare 4 Kidz employs some editing and brings some of the language in the play into current, everyday English. This greatly helps students follow the plot.

The great speeches are left intact in their original glorious language. This allows students to hear the different cadence provided by Shakespeare's pentameter and poetry.

Macbeth

Shakespeare's classic tragedy about runaway ambition and its accompanying treachery and consequences is brought to DVD. Performed before a live audience, Macbeth features memorable appearances by the Witches, a comic Hall Porter sequence, the appearance of Banquo's Ghost and the gruesome finale. Original songs include "How Do You Murder A King" and "Banquo Must Go.

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