{"product_id":"9780692601051","title":"Iysobel: a stage play by LLLiggett!","description":"PRODUCTION FORMAT\u003cp\u003ePolitics today and throughout history requires a triumvirate of Money, Power, and Popularity, just as fueled the success of Julius Caesar in ancient Rome. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the ruler dies, how do his three sons, representing one of each need, build consensus to go forward and rule the country?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIysobel is written in the tradition of a Shakespearean tragedy: in iambic pentameter, with prose and poetry, story twists, witticisms and double meanings throughout, but in readable, modern English. Unique to the stage is a sword fight that physically demonstrates the meter of the spoken word, matching the pace by thrust and parry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main character as regent moderates the dialogue as the three sons broker for power. The eldest, a rich Merchant, married an ambitious wife, with whom they had the title child, Iysobel. The second son is the Military commander, used to solving problems directly. The youngest is a Priest, with strong views on the citizenry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach character in turn reveals ambition while recognizing their own weakness. Few stage plays of the genre feature such a strong personality as in the female role of Coreleay. The players touch on Love, War, Gold, Religion; even Math and Astrophysics! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dialogue specifically is written with ample cues and breaks for the young actor, with fast pace and emotion throughout to the end to keep the viewers' attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile readable and easy to understand the action, the audience will be left to ponder the intricate web of human relationships which control politics even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCostumes and four Scene stage sets are simple, basic for inexpensive production and room for creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luther L. Liggett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49862524502256,"sku":"9780692601051","price":5.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692601051","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}