CAST: 7M, 3F plus 1 that can be any, extras, optional doubling
SET: Simple representational sets
TIME: About 60 minutes
Script:
$8.25 each
ROYALTY:
$60 First Performance
$60 Each Additional Performance
SET: Simple representational sets
TIME: About 60 minutes
Script:
$8.25 each
ROYALTY:
$60 First Performance
$60 Each Additional Performance

You may love Shakespeare’s tragedies, but you’ve never seen one like this! You’ll laugh heartily at this tragedy-turned-comedy, even with the egotistical and manipulating Iago (bom, bom, bom!) directing the blindly-trusting Othello and his friends into destruction. Unlike the original play, nobody dies; they just kick the bucket... literally! The play closely follows original Othello storylines and fluently weaves traditional language into modern dialogue while requiring only a minimalist set and a small cast. This modernized, fun and fast-paced version addresses original Shakespearian themes such as death, love, jealousy and betrayal with wit, humor and a cast of wacky characters. The flighty and airheaded Desdemona, an evil laugh-obsessed Iago, the sob-story Roderigo and a fun-loving, lemonade-happy Cassio make this “tragic comedy” both highly entertaining and educational for audiences of all ages.
Winner of the Shubert Fendrich Memorial Playwriting Contest
#Othellotragiccomedy
Winner of the Shubert Fendrich Memorial Playwriting Contest
#Othellotragiccomedy
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Othello: A Tragic Comedy in Way Too Many Acts
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LEANDER ISD
LEANDER, TX
LEANDER, TX
CANNING VALE COLLEGE
CANNING VALE, WA AUSTRALIA
CANNING VALE, WA AUSTRALIA
SAINTE ANNE COLLEGE DE LACHINE
LACHINE, QC CANADA
LACHINE, QC CANADA
JULIE BROWN
WICHITA, KS
WICHITA, KS
MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MONTGOMERY CENTER, VT
MONTGOMERY CENTER, VT
HANNAH SIMONS
SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ
SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ
PLEASANT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
ELK GROVE, CA
ELK GROVE, CA
CAMPOBELLO ISLAND CONS SCHOOL
WILSONS BEACH, NB CANADA
WILSONS BEACH, NB CANADA
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Our Get It Soon delivery option allows you to download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks within one business day of placing your order. This delivery option is available to schools and organizations with a business address and requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast. It does not require pre-payment of your order and/or royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
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IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.