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Twelfth Night, or What You Will

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

Twelfth Night, or What You Will

cutting and notes by John Minigan from the original by Shakespeare

A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's comedy filled with unrequited love, disguises, and a shipwreck.

 About 45 minutes

Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks


 15
6 M | 3 W | 6 Any Gender, Doubling Possible


Simple Set


 33 pages

Comedy Classical Adaptation Shakespeare Shakespeare in an Hour

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After a shipwreck, Viola finds herself stranded on the shores of Ilyria, disguised as a boy, and falling in love with her boss. And that's just the beginning! Love, comedy, and confusion abound in Twelfth Night.


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