Hollywood Shakespeare presents Twelfth Night, an adaptation of William Shakeapeare’s play. We’ve kept the language the same, but brought the story into our modern world. Watch the above video to learn more about what we are doing, and how you can help.
Hollywood Shakespeare presents Twelfth Night, an adaptation of William Shakeapeare’s play. We’ve kept the language the same, but brought the story into our modern world. Watch the above video to learn more about what we are doing, and how you can help.
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About The Project
Be Not Afraid of Greatness- Feste Twelfth Night
Hollywood Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy that centers around a girl named Viola, washed up on the shore of an unfamiliar coastal town, and her attempts to make a new life for herself. While dressed as a man to hide her identity she is finds herself falling in love with her employer, and once great musician, Duke Orsino. To complicate matters further, Viola is pursued by Olivia, a vivacious heiress who is unaware of Viola’s true identity.
As the tale unfolds, Olivia's drunk uncle Toby Belch and his mob of motley misfits team up to put Olivia's pretentious publicist, Malvolio, in his place. Watching over everything is the original wise fool, Feste, dishing out his brand of wisdom to anyone with a buck.
Twelfth Night is an inspiring tale of self-identity, love lost and found, and madcap mischief along the way.
This film will be the first in a ongoing series of films produced by Hollywood Shakespeare. Our mission is to find new and exciting ways to adapt Shakespeare's plays to film, preserving the original language, but bring the stories to a new millenia.
Historically Shakespeare was a source of entertainment for everyone. The lofty ideals found in his plays were peppered with bawdy jokes. Themes of love, loss, and revenge were not emotions limited to any one social class. Over time though, things changed, and his plays became viewed as more academic. Between high costs of attending the theater and high school students being forced to sit and READ the plays (it's theater...it's meant to be performed), the passion for Shakespeare waned and Shakespeare festival attendance hit an all-time low in 2015.
Beyond just a desire to adapt Shakespeare's plays to film, Hollywood Shakespeare is driven by a single word: Accessibility. We will be releasing our films online for an affordable cost so that ticket price and location will not deter our audiences. We intend to use the highly visual medium of film to help make the language and stories easier to understand. We want to breathe a new life into old stories and inspire people to turn back to the classics.
We are not afraid of greatness, we just need your help to achieve it.Incentives
$1
First Night
No, not the cruddy Richard Gere movie (that one is spelled with a K). At the $1 tier, we will give you our Undying Gratitude. Which is better than getting something off the Dollar Menu, if you ask us.
$5
Second Night
For $5, we will give you a Shout Out on Facebook and Twitter, (OOOooo) to let the world know how much we love you...Plus you also will get our undying gratitude.
$10
Third Night
At the $10 tier, you get to be listed on our website as an Official Backer. Put it on your resume, brag to your friends, tell your grandkids!
We will also give you our gratitude and mention you on social media.
$15
Fourth Night
At $15 we will be sending you (digitally) a very special (digital) photo. Personalized and custom tailored. Think of it as a bespoke photograph, because that bespoke thing is very in right now.
You also receive all the above perks.$25
Fifth Night
At the $25 tier, things get even more exciting. You will be among the first to receive a Digital Copy of the film once it is ready to be released. It'll be yours to keep and cherish for ever.
And natually, (Did you know Shakespeare invented the word "naturally"?...stop pretending you did) you will receive the items in the above tiers.
$50
Sixth Night
At the $50 tier will also get exclusive extras!!! You will get a behind the scenes featurette, and the ever-elusive and exclusive: Blooper Reel!!!!
And natually, (Did you know Shakespeare invented the word "naturally"?...stop pretending you did) you will receive the items in the above tiers.
$75
Seventh Night
At the $75 tier, we have a treat for you! We will be sending you a Copy of the Script signed by the cast and crew, but also with one special name addition. The script will be signed by none other than William Shakespeare* These will be sent after filming ends.
You also get the above tier perks.
*note: for legal reasons we must make it clear that it will not actually be signed by Shakespeare himself, but rather by whichever cast/crew memeber has the prettiest handwriting. Shakespeare did die over 400 years ago, so getting him to sign a script would be difficult.
$100
Eighth Night
We should let you know, we did love making that lego short film for our pitch video. So at the $100 level, we want to make one for you. Give us your favorite Shakespeare play and we will do a scene from it "lego style".
And of course, all the previous perks.
$250
Ninth Night
Try saying Ninth Night 5 times fast...sheesh. Anyhow. At the $250 tier, we are going to give you a Special Thanks on both the film's credits, as well on the prestigious Internet Movie Database (or IMDB as it has come to be called)
And as you may have guessed, you will get the above perks.
$500
Tenth Night
At $500, we are gonna show you a good time. We will invite you to our (low budget) Hollywood Wrap Party!! Hang out with the cast and crew, rub elbows with whomever you choose and generally have a grand old time. You must be in the LA area to receive this perk.
Before you get too nervous, you will still receive all the above perks.
$1,000
Eleventh Night
At $1000, you are financing around 5% of the total production, and we want to express our thanks to you. You will be given a Producer credit for the film and will be given all the above perks.
$2,500
Twelfth Night
This last tier is all about 12. You are giving at the Twelfth Tier for the film Twelfth Night and will be funding around 12% of the films total budget.
You will be listed as an Executive Producer on IMDB, the film's credits, and virtually anywhere else we can think to list you.
You will be given all the above perks too...but you already knew that because you are so smart and good looking. :)
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$1
First Night
No, not the cruddy Richard Gere movie (that one is spelled with a K). At the $1 tier, we will give you our Undying Gratitude. Which is better than getting something off the Dollar Menu, if you ask us.
$5
Second Night
For $5, we will give you a Shout Out on Facebook and Twitter, (OOOooo) to let the world know how much we love you...Plus you also will get our undying gratitude.
$10
Third Night
At the $10 tier, you get to be listed on our website as an Official Backer. Put it on your resume, brag to your friends, tell your grandkids!
We will also give you our gratitude and mention you on social media.
$15
Fourth Night
At $15 we will be sending you (digitally) a very special (digital) photo. Personalized and custom tailored. Think of it as a bespoke photograph, because that bespoke thing is very in right now.
You also receive all the above perks.$25
Fifth Night
At the $25 tier, things get even more exciting. You will be among the first to receive a Digital Copy of the film once it is ready to be released. It'll be yours to keep and cherish for ever.
And natually, (Did you know Shakespeare invented the word "naturally"?...stop pretending you did) you will receive the items in the above tiers.
$50
Sixth Night
At the $50 tier will also get exclusive extras!!! You will get a behind the scenes featurette, and the ever-elusive and exclusive: Blooper Reel!!!!
And natually, (Did you know Shakespeare invented the word "naturally"?...stop pretending you did) you will receive the items in the above tiers.
$75
Seventh Night
At the $75 tier, we have a treat for you! We will be sending you a Copy of the Script signed by the cast and crew, but also with one special name addition. The script will be signed by none other than William Shakespeare* These will be sent after filming ends.
You also get the above tier perks.
*note: for legal reasons we must make it clear that it will not actually be signed by Shakespeare himself, but rather by whichever cast/crew memeber has the prettiest handwriting. Shakespeare did die over 400 years ago, so getting him to sign a script would be difficult.
$100
Eighth Night
We should let you know, we did love making that lego short film for our pitch video. So at the $100 level, we want to make one for you. Give us your favorite Shakespeare play and we will do a scene from it "lego style".
And of course, all the previous perks.
$250
Ninth Night
Try saying Ninth Night 5 times fast...sheesh. Anyhow. At the $250 tier, we are going to give you a Special Thanks on both the film's credits, as well on the prestigious Internet Movie Database (or IMDB as it has come to be called)
And as you may have guessed, you will get the above perks.
$500
Tenth Night
At $500, we are gonna show you a good time. We will invite you to our (low budget) Hollywood Wrap Party!! Hang out with the cast and crew, rub elbows with whomever you choose and generally have a grand old time. You must be in the LA area to receive this perk.
Before you get too nervous, you will still receive all the above perks.
$1,000
Eleventh Night
At $1000, you are financing around 5% of the total production, and we want to express our thanks to you. You will be given a Producer credit for the film and will be given all the above perks.
$2,500
Twelfth Night
This last tier is all about 12. You are giving at the Twelfth Tier for the film Twelfth Night and will be funding around 12% of the films total budget.
You will be listed as an Executive Producer on IMDB, the film's credits, and virtually anywhere else we can think to list you.
You will be given all the above perks too...but you already knew that because you are so smart and good looking. :)
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About This Team
The group we have assembled is as diverse as Shakespeare's works itself, but we do have a common bond in our love for the Bard's work.
Director Ned Record and Producer Jule Neslson-Duac have been working tirelessly to assemble the most creative and hard working actors, designers, and producers they can find in order to make this dream a reality.
Ned Record (Director) has been performing Shakespeare for most of his life, and attended the presitigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London, where he received his Master's Degree in Classical Acting under the tutelage of Rob Clare. He has performed, directed, and taught classical acting in 5 states and 2 different countries. He's also been an avid filmmaker since age 17, leaving for a time to purse stage acting, but has now returned (with a vengence)
Jule Nelson Duac (Line Producer/Maria)
Jule has a BFA in Acting from Texas Christian University where she wrote her honors thesis on "Demystifying Shakespeare", a two year study coaching and directing Shakespearean texts. She also attended the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland where she studied under Patrick Sutton. She has produced several films (both live action and animated) with her production company Origami T-Rex.
Gordon Kelly (Producer/Business Manager)
Gordon Kelly has been working in the arts for over 15 years. Focusing on online strategy, marketing, advertising, producing, audience development and business stagy. After receiving a BFA in Theatre from Southwestern University in Georgetown Texas and an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths College University of London, Mr. Kelly worked on productions in London’s West End, and in New York both on and off Broadway. His finest work was serving as Marketing Director for the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys.
The Husband/Wife team of Charles Baker(Feste) and Rachel Baker (Fabian) are working not only as actors on this project, but also as the film's associate producers. Charles is most often recoginzed as Skinny Pete from the cirtically acclaimed series Breaking Bad. His body of work includes: Ain't Them Bodies Saints, To The Wonder, and most recently Neon Demon.
Jessica Record(Press Liason/Valentine) Graduated Summa Cum Laude from TCU with a BFA in Theater Performance and a BBA in Finance. She has served as Marketing Associate for Brazosport Center Stages and Business Manager for Promethean Theater Ensemble. Jessica was also a performing member of Chicago dell'Arte, as well as their Press Liaison before her move to Los Angeles.
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