Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools
A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's tragic tale of murder, ghosts and revenge.
About 60 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
24
15 M | 9 W, Doubling Possible
Simple Set
47 pages
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.
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
Shakespeare
Settings
16th Century / Elizabethan
Dress
Fantasy costumes Period costumes
Features
Variable Cast Size Tableau Masks Opportunity for spectacle Dance Character study Stage combat Variable gender breakdown
Set
Simple set
Cautions
Adult themes Onstage murder
Themes
Betrayal Death Illness/Health Love Parenting/Family Individuality Obedience Morality Revenge Personal responsibility Self-image
Cross-Curricular Uses
Shakespeare
Other uses
Competition Monologues Audition material 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 60 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
24
15 M | 9 W, Doubling Possible
Simple Set
47 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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