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The Tempest

adapted by Craig Mason Canadian Author 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

At a Glance

Running Time
About 40 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
9 Characters
7 M 2 F
Set
Exterior
Length
27 pages
Free Excerpt

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Performance Royalty Fees

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 Males
  • 2 Females

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

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