Hamlet
cutting and notes by Lindsay Price Canadian Author from the original by Shakespeare
Undeniably the most famous play in the English language. The ghost of Hamlet's father orders Hamlet to avenge his murder. Hamlet's inaction leads to madness and tragedy. The play's the thing.
Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools
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24 Characters
- 15 Males
- 9 Females
- Doubling Possible
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.
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Francisco Male 6 linesA Solider
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Bernardo Male 8 linesA Solider
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Marcellus Male 13 linesA Solider (officer)
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Hamlet Male 131 linesPrince of Denmark, nephew to Claudius. Several Monologues.
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Claudius Male 40 linesKing of Denmark
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Gertrude Female 29 linesQueen of Denmark, Hamlet's mother
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Ghost Male 7 linesHamlet Senior, the ghost of Hamlet's father
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Polonius Male 17 linesChief advisor to the King
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Ophelia Female 21 linesDaughter to Polonius
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Laertes Male 29 linesSon to Polonius
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Horatio Male 4 linesFriend to Hamlet
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Rosencrantz Male 11 linesChildhood friend of Hamlet
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Guildenstern Female 14 linesChildhood friend of Hamlet
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Osric Male 8 linesMember of the court
Players (Five players for the dumb show):
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King (M), Queen (W), Poisoner (M), and two followers/dancers (W)
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A Priest Male
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First Gravedigger Male
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Second Gravedigger Female
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A Messenger Female
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A Gentlewoman Female
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Lords and Ladies to fill out the court scenes.
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