Mary Stuart
By Friedrich Schiller · Running time 4:01:28 · Plays, Drama, Tragedy
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Schiller's tragedy depicts the final days of Mary, Queen of Scots, who has been imprisoned by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, because of her potential claim on the English throne. The action of the play revolves around an attempt to rescue Mary from prison and Elizabeth's indecision over whether or not to have her executed. The 1801 translation is by Joseph Mellish, a friend of Schiller's. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast: Queen Elizabeth: Elizabeth Klett Mary Stuart: Arielle Lipshaw Earl of Leicester: David Goldfarb Earl of Shrewsbury: Bruce Pirie Lord Burleigh: Andy Minter Earl of Kent: Mark
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