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Twelfth Night, or What You Will

Twelfth Night, or What You Will

cutting and notes by John Minigan from the original by Shakespeare

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.

Comedy Classical Adaptation Shakespeare Shakespeare in an Hour

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Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

About 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
15 Characters
6 M | 3 F | 6 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
Simple Set
33 pages
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Praise for Twelfth Night, or What You Will

Mary Beth Wainwright
Tri County Co-Op
We heard many a laugh throughout the night, so 'our' comedy was a success!

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