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Mmmbeth: Competition Length Version
A hilarious mixed-gender take on the Scottish play!
Everything goes wrong. The witches take over the storytelling, Queen Duncan would rather open a donut franchise than die, Lady M's a bloodthirsty June Cleaver, and the murderers are preoccupied with creating a commercial for their services.
Average Producer Rating: 5.0 out of 5
Also available in a one-act version here.
Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools
At a Glance
Running Time
About 30 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
10 Characters
5 F5 Any Gender, Easily Expandable
Set
Simple Set
Length
28 pages
Production Tips
Free Excerpt
Classroom Study Guide
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Prop List
letter, sign, big knife, sword, magic 8-Ball, dagger, sword, sledgehammer or axe, chainsaw, bloody leg, list, plate of cookies, knife-shaped cookie, frying pans, gun, wig, box of donuts, donut, potted plant
Praise for Mmmbeth: Competition Length Version
4 out of 5 stars
Katelyn Lick
Sandhills Theater Arts and Renaissance School (S.T.A.R.S.) Charter
I’m a student director who chose and directed Mmmbeth. This play was so easy to shape into my own vision. I loved playing around with the characters and reimagining the story of Macbeth in such a whimsical way. Interpreting the stage directions and designing the lighting made it a really fun show to direct.
5 out of 5 stars
Heather Wilford
HDSB
We all loved the script! I would absolutely consider producing it again in the future with a new group of students.
5 out of 5 stars
KAREN PIONKE
Vikinkg Middle School
Enjoyed the comedic timing of the piece and the room left for improv and fun.
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