Shakespeare, Clearly: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Length: 25-30 minutes
Cast Size:
10-35 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 6M, 9 any)
Genre:
Comedy
Sub-Genre:
Shakespeare, Fantasy
Synopsis:
Shakespeare’s most-popular comedy of adventure, marriage, and forest creatures is boiled down to a brisk 30 minutes in this one-act adaptation. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for yo...Read More
Shakespeare’s most-popular comedy of adventure, marriage, and forest creatures is boiled down to a brisk 30 minutes in this one-act adaptation. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for yo...Read More
| Genre | Comedy |
|---|---|
| Sub-genre | Shakespeare, Fantasy |
| Length Type | One-Act |
| Theme | Faithful Adaptation, Romance |
| Cast Size | 10-35 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 6M, 9 any) |
| Approx. Running Time | 25-30 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $55.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
Shakespeare’s most-popular comedy of adventure, marriage, and forest creatures is boiled down to a brisk 30 minutes in this one-act adaptation. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production.
