Synopsis
An enchanted forest.
Lost lovers.
The Queen of the fairies falls in love with an ass.
Simple workmen stage an outrageously comic play.
This one hour version uses brief narrations to keep the story clear.
The rest of the words are Shakespeare's.
Has been successfully produced with a K-6 cast.
Suggestions for directors.
Ideas for simple sets and costumes.
Grade school students learn that Shakespeare is fun with this delightful adaptation.
Even young children begin to appreciate the rich possibilities of our language as they perform Shakespeare's plays.
The exciting world of Elizabethan England comes to life for students as they participate in Shakespeare's world.
Performance
Running Time
The expected performance time is approximately 60 minutes.
