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The Aspern Papers: Poignant Drama Based on Henry James Story

Title: The Aspern Papers
Venue: Turtle's Shell Theater (New York City, NY)
Full Price: $18.00   Our Price: $9.00
Rating: 4.0 stars

Rated 4.0 by 1 member who went.

The tale of an American scholar in 1880's Venice who goes to great lengths in order to secure the private letters of a famous poet, Henry James' The Aspern Papers was one of the author's personal favorites. See this new theatrical adaptation of the classic novella at the Turtle's Shell Theater.

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4 Star Rating
Written on
May 19 2008

Andrea Scuder

Andrea Scuder

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I thought everything was a delight. The set was evocative, though the stage was small. Everything worked. The acting was terrific, esp. the old woman. The story was excellent~ very satisfying, with one of those typical James' endings. It brought to mind "The Heiress," and "Washington Square," both of which I've seen on film and on stage with Cherry Jones. For a teensy little theater, etc., it was a big, happy surprise.

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Turtle Shell Productions presents the world premiere of a new adaptation by Martin Zuckerman of Henry James's novella, The Aspern Papers. One of James's personal favorites, it features rich characters in a well-crafted story about an American scholar in 1880's Venice who goes to great lengths in order to secure the private letters of a famous poet. See this classic laced with romance and deceit on the New York stage, 100 years since the publishing of the "New York edition" of The Aspern Papers.

About Turtle Shell Productions:

Turtle Shell Productions aspires to build a creative alliance between developing artists, industry professionals, and the youth of our community. Our goal is to cultivate a stimulating environment in which to create theater with a focus on current issues, ethics, culture and history. We pride ourselves on creating a safe haven where youth and artists may grow in their craft and develop practical skills, while collaborating on productions that celebrate the universal truths of human experience and inspire the community.