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Hamlet

Hamlet

cutting and notes by Lindsay Price 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.

Drama Character Study Classical Adaptation Shakespeare Shakespeare in an Hour

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

About 60 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
24 Characters
15 M | 9 F, Doubling Possible
Simple Set
47 pages

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