A Midsummer Night's Dream - Young People's Shakespeare Series
by William Shakespeare adapted by Catharine Hall-Schor

Name: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Young People's Shakespeare Series
Brand: William Shakespeare adapted by Catharine Hall-Schor
SKU: 9780970869319
Rating: 3.86 (2 reviews)

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Highlights

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Large Cast

60 minsAdaptation

Why we like it

"'A Midsummer Night's Dream - Young People's Shakespeare Series' invites young actors to explore classic themes in a setting that emphasizes their creativity."

From: No-Set / Low-Set Plays

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the whimsical nature and magical elements of this adaptation. Many find the story easy to follow and engaging, showcasing Shakespeare's ability to blend humor with dramatic themes. However, some noted a preference for the playwright's more serious works.

Whimsical and engagingEasy to followClever use of magicSome prefer his tragedies

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.

Publication

PublisherMountainside Press

Year2003

BindingPaperback

Pages46

LanguageEnglish

ISBN-139780970869319

ISBN-100970869312

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Young People's Shakespeare Series is a adaptation play written by William Shakespeare adapted by Catharine Hall-Schor and published by Mountainside Press (2003).