Shakespeare in an Hour

All our plays are suitable for high school production. Our scripts are written and chosen with the high school performer in mind. That means we are always thinking about who is going to perform our plays, the limitations (such as cast size, language and budget) that may be involved, and the role played by theatre arts in a well-rounded education. Visit our homepage for more information.

Open the door to Shakespearean performance with these special adaptations. Each page has a sidebar with word translations, acting tips, and character suggestions.

These scripts have also found success in English classes.

As You Like It

Cutting and Notes by John Minigan from the original by Shakespeare
9 Men, 4 Women, 6 Either
Full Description for As You Like It

Hamlet

Cutting and Notes by Lindsay Price from the original by Shakespeare
15 Men, 9 Women, Doubling possible
Full Description for Hamlet

Macbeth (Adaptation)

Cutting and Notes by Lindsay Price from the original by Shakespeare
16 Men, 6 Women, Doubling Possible
Full Description for Macbeth (Adaptation)

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Cutting and Notes by Lindsay Price from the original by Shakespeare
6 Men, 8 Women, 7 Either
Full Description for A Midsummer Night's Dream

Much Ado About Nothing

Cutting and Notes by John Minigan from the original by Shakespeare
4 Men, 4 Women, 8 Either, Doubling possible
Full Description for Much Ado About Nothing

Romeo and Juliet (One Hour)

Cutting and Notes by Lindsay Price from the original by Shakespeare
16 Men, 4 Women, Doubling possible
Full Description for Romeo and Juliet (One Hour)

Taming of the Shrew

Cutting and Notes by Lindsay Price from the original by Shakespeare
5 Men, 3 Women, 9 Either
Full Description for Taming of the Shrew

Twelfth Night, or What You Will

Cutting and Notes by John Minigan from the original by Shakespeare
6 Men, 3 Women, 6 Either, Doubling Possible
Full Description for Twelfth Night, or What You Will