A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM PLAY ADAPTATION

“Putting on a play” is an imaginative way for children

to become familiar with Shakespeare, his language, and his characters.

We offer two adaptations - one for families and one for schools.




A Midsummer Night’s Dream Play for Families

(with directions for family and friends and an indoor or outdoor performance)


A Midsummer Night’s Dream Play for Schools

(with directions for teachers and students and a classroom or school performance)   













  1. •    abridged version for children of elementary and middle school age

  2. •    approximately thirty minutes long

  3. •    a production in which everyone plays a part, either on stage or behind the scenes

  4. •    five speaking roles - a narrator, Bottom the Donkey, Titania, Puck, and Oberon

  5. •    original lines that may be read or memorized   

  6. •    five costume hats

  7. •    directions for a performance

  8. •    simple technical ideas for children to create their own production

  9. •    seven committees - set, lighting, sound effects, music, dance, props, additional costumes

  10. •    hints for Shakespeare’s language and a list of tricky words

  11. •    a large print script that is easily read and copied   

  12. •    $300.00