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The Tempest

The Tempest

adapted by Craig Mason from Shakespeare

Another great introduction to the world of Shakespeare! Our version of The Tempest uses only modern English.

The play takes place on an island. Prospero the magician uses a great storm (a tempest) to bring his enemies to the island for one final showdown.

This play allows for the performers (as well as their audience) to gain a grasp of "The Bard."

Though the text has been simplified, the spirit of the original has been maintained.

Comedy Classical Adaptation Shakespeare Young Audiences

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

Running Time
About 40 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
9 Characters
7 M2 F
Set
Exterior
Length
27 pages
Free Excerpt

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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.

9 Characters
7 M, 2 F

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.

Prospero [M] 47 lines
The exiled King of Naples
Miranda [F] 34 lines
Prospero`s daughter
Caliban [M] 44 lines
Prospero`s servant
Ariel [F] 38 lines
Prospero`s servant
Antonio [M] 5 lines
Prospero`s brother, current King of Naples
Ferdinand [M] 19 lines
A Prince
Stephano [M] 38 lines
A butler
Trinculo [M] 28 lines
A fool
Master [M] 3 lines
The Ship's Captain

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