I Hate Shakespeare! by Steph DeFerie

(84)
Productions (825)
Comedy
|
60 - 70 minutes
3 W, 2 M,  (5-43 actors possible: 0-43 W, 0-43 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Minimal.

We hate Shakespeare! At least that's what the audience thinks until they get a rip-roaring rundown of Shakespeare's classics. With zombies, talking cows, and an appearance by Jerry Springer, I Hate Shakespeare! is a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare -- with a modern twist. Plus, someone gets a pie in the face.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $90
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

We hate Shakespeare! At least that's what the audience thinks until they get a rip-roaring rundown of Shakespeare's classics. With zombies, talking cows, and an appearance by Jerry Springer, I Hate Shakespeare! is a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare -- with a modern twist. Plus, someone gets a pie in the face.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 3 W, 2 M,  (5-43 actors possible: 0-43 W, 0-43 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-102-7

Production History

JUN 26, 2026 - JUN 28, 2026
The Royal Arts Council, Inc
Versailles, MO United States
The Royal Arts Council, IncVersailles, MO United States
OCT 17, 2025 - OCT 20, 2025
Marian High School
Mishawaka, IN United States
Marian High SchoolMishawaka, IN United States
OCT 02, 2025 - OCT 04, 2025
Eldon High School
Eldon, MO United States
Eldon High SchoolEldon, MO United States
AUG 08, 2025 - AUG 09, 2025
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
Medinah, IL United States
Overshadowed Theatrical ProductionsMedinah, IL United States
JUN 06, 2025 - JUN 07, 2025
You-Nique Mobile Massage Therapy
Shelburne, NS Canada
You-Nique Mobile Massage TherapyShelburne, NS Canada
MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 17, 2025
A Compay Of Girls
Portland, ME United States
A Compay Of GirlsPortland, ME United States
MAY 08, 2025 - MAY 08, 2025
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Fort Worth, TX United States
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDFort Worth, TX United States
MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Spencer Schools
Spencer, WI United States
Spencer SchoolsSpencer, WI United States
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 01, 2025
The Franklin Academy
Wake Forest, NC United States
The Franklin AcademyWake Forest, NC United States
APR 25, 2025 - APR 26, 2025
Murray Middle School
St. Augustine, FL United States
Murray Middle SchoolSt. Augustine, FL United States
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JUN 26, 2026 - JUN 28, 2026
The Royal Arts Council, Inc
Versailles, MO United States
The Royal Arts Council, IncVersailles, MO United States
OCT 17, 2025 - OCT 20, 2025
Marian High School
Mishawaka, IN United States
Marian High SchoolMishawaka, IN United States
OCT 02, 2025 - OCT 04, 2025
Eldon High School
Eldon, MO United States
Eldon High SchoolEldon, MO United States
AUG 08, 2025 - AUG 09, 2025
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
Medinah, IL United States
Overshadowed Theatrical ProductionsMedinah, IL United States
JUN 06, 2025 - JUN 07, 2025
You-Nique Mobile Massage Therapy
Shelburne, NS Canada
You-Nique Mobile Massage TherapyShelburne, NS Canada
MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 17, 2025
A Compay Of Girls
Portland, ME United States
A Compay Of GirlsPortland, ME United States
MAY 08, 2025 - MAY 08, 2025
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Fort Worth, TX United States
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDFort Worth, TX United States
MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Spencer Schools
Spencer, WI United States
Spencer SchoolsSpencer, WI United States
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 01, 2025
The Franklin Academy
Wake Forest, NC United States
The Franklin AcademyWake Forest, NC United States
FEB 26, 2010 - APR 03, 2010
Gaslight Melodrama Theatre
Bakersfield, CA United States
Gaslight Melodrama TheatreBakersfield, CA United States

Awards (2)

Third Place, East Valley Children's Theatre Aspiring Playwright Contest (2008)

Honorable Mention, Marilyn Hall Awards for Youth Theatre, Beverly Hills Theatre Guild (2007-2008)

Archival Video License

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