Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools
A modern version of this Shakespeare classic. A great introduction to the story and the bard.
About 40 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
9
7 M | 2 W
Exterior
27 pages
Room for audience participation.
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.
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
Farce Fantasy Adventure Mystery/Thriller Fables/Folktales Parody Ghost Story Adaptation Avant-garde Experimental form Romantic comedy Shakespeare Theatre for young audiences
Settings
16th Century / Elizabethan
Dress
Contemporary costumes Fantasy costumes Period costumes
Audience
All audiences Children Pre-teen Teen
Features
Mime Poetry Tableau Audience participation Physical comedy
Set
Simple set
Cautions
Alcohol
Themes
Love Relationships Morality Theatre
Cross-Curricular Uses
Shakespeare
Other uses
Monologues Audition material Class work Scene work
Awards & Accolades
Plays with Awards & Accolades
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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 40 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
9
7 M | 2 W
Exterior
27 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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