CAST: Flexible cast of 15-30
SET: Bare Stage
TIME: About 25 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$40 First Performance
$40 Each Additional Performance
SET: Bare Stage
TIME: About 25 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$40 First Performance
$40 Each Additional Performance
Have fun with some of Shakespeare’s most famous characters in this comical one act TV talent show parody!
Our host, Puck, the mischievous fairy from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is joined by the Fool, a classic Shakespearean side character, who adds wit and fun with his not-so-foolish interjections. Romeo, King Duncan, and Portia create an eclectic panel of judges for a collage of small-cast skits featuring other characters from the Bard’s greatest hits, including Hamlet, King Lear’s three daughters, Desdemona, the witches, and more! Of course, the talent portion of the TV show soon takes side stage to hilarious high drama behind the scenes, especially with Macbeth as the stage manager and Macduff as sound engineer.
There’s all the trademark Shakespeare tragedy — plots against kings, pining for love, witch’s predictions of forlorn fates — but with comedic twists including pillow fights, rubber chicken duels, and a disco dance finale where the judges decide to award themselves the winners. With minimal sets and props, Shakespeare’s Got Talent! introduces students to another side of many of Shakespeare’s most famous characters and plays in a manner that’s quite silly, highly entertaining, and easily relatable.
Our host, Puck, the mischievous fairy from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is joined by the Fool, a classic Shakespearean side character, who adds wit and fun with his not-so-foolish interjections. Romeo, King Duncan, and Portia create an eclectic panel of judges for a collage of small-cast skits featuring other characters from the Bard’s greatest hits, including Hamlet, King Lear’s three daughters, Desdemona, the witches, and more! Of course, the talent portion of the TV show soon takes side stage to hilarious high drama behind the scenes, especially with Macbeth as the stage manager and Macduff as sound engineer.
There’s all the trademark Shakespeare tragedy — plots against kings, pining for love, witch’s predictions of forlorn fates — but with comedic twists including pillow fights, rubber chicken duels, and a disco dance finale where the judges decide to award themselves the winners. With minimal sets and props, Shakespeare’s Got Talent! introduces students to another side of many of Shakespeare’s most famous characters and plays in a manner that’s quite silly, highly entertaining, and easily relatable.
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $22.50 each
Director’s book: $22.50 each
Shakespeare’s Got Talent
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CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIST
CALGARY, AB CANADA
CALGARY, AB CANADA
ST CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COTTLEVILLE, MO
COTTLEVILLE, MO
DANA SCHMIDT
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
HISTORIC FAYETTE THEATER
FAYETTEVILLE, WV
FAYETTEVILLE, WV
CREATIVE ARTS & PROD ACADEMY
BUCKEYE, AZ
BUCKEYE, AZ
YOUTH ACTORS ACDY OF LINCOLN
LINCOLN, NE
LINCOLN, NE
LAURA MILLER
PORTERSVILLE, PA
PORTERSVILLE, PA
JEREMY HAMMER
DOWNINGTOWN, PA
DOWNINGTOWN, PA
NORTH RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
DANVILLE, IL
DANVILLE, IL
GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GERING, NE
GERING, NE
LIVERPOOL CENTRAL SCH DIST
LIVERPOOL, NY
LIVERPOOL, NY
YANTAI HUASHENG INT'L SCHOOL
YANTAI, SHANDONG CHINA
YANTAI, SHANDONG CHINA
FAIRPORT EXEMPTED VILLAGE SD
FAIRPORT HARBOR, OH
FAIRPORT HARBOR, OH
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PS
ROCKVILLE, MD
ROCKVILLE, MD
SEVEN OAKS SCHOOL DIVISION
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
COMMUNITY THEATRE LEAGUE, INC
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
GETTYSBURG COMMUNITY THEATRE
GETTYSBURG, PA
GETTYSBURG, PA
MOLLY MCCOY
GLOUCESTER, MA
GLOUCESTER, MA
ABIGAIL GEIST
XENIA, OH
XENIA, OH
DIANE WALKER
EL PASO, IL
EL PASO, IL
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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:
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- 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.
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