Recommended for High Schools
A modern translation of the original text
About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
17
17 Any Gender
Simple set
24 pages
God is upset with how materialistic Man has become. He tells Death to summon Everyman so that he may make account of the good and evil deeds in his life. Everyman is reluctant to go, seeing as his good deeds are rather slim.
This translation is a modern retelling of the original text. The story is largely unchanged, meant to allow modern students to read it with full understanding of the original’s intent.
Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.
Subgenres
Adaptation Religion Allegory
Settings
15th Century
Dress
Period costumes
Features
Ensemble Gender neutral cast Variable gender breakdown
Set
Simple set
Cautions
Frank talk of death
Themes
Death Family Friendship Morality Personal responsibility Quests Religion
Cross-Curricular Uses
English History
Other uses
Class work Scene work
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Royalty fees apply to all performances whether or not admission is charged. Any performance in front of an audience (e.g. an invited dress rehearsal) is considered a performance for royalty purposes.
Exemption details for scenes and monologues for competition.
About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
17
17 Any Gender
Simple set
24 pages
A vignette play is a collection of short scenes on a theme. You'll love working with the variety and flexibility of the scenes. Your actors will love the fast pace and fun characters.
There's more. Every Theatrefolk vignette play holds the unexpected. A showcase monologue. A dramatic moment. A change in form. A left turn.
Ideal for classwork, competitions, and more!
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