The Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon (full-length) by Don Zolidis

(15)
Productions (107)
Comedy
|
75 - 85 minutes
4 W, 6 M, 15 Any (10-47 actors possible: 4-30 W, 6-39 M)
Set: Minimal.

To sell out or not to sell out? Not really much of a question. After their budget is slashed, the drama club turns to Shakespeare's greatest tragedy to raise cash, but it's not tickets that are going to fund this year's show: It's sweet, sweet corporate sponsorship and mid-play commercial advertising. The sponsors demand changes in the stodgy old script, but who cares if Shakespeare never wrote musical numbers with back-up dancers or post-apocalyptic zombie battles? He's dead and he can't complain. Or sue. A lightning-quick, hilarious perversion of the greatest play in the English language. (A one-act version of this play is also available.)

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

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Play Details

To sell out or not to sell out? Not really much of a question. After their budget is slashed, the drama club turns to Shakespeare's greatest tragedy to raise cash, but it's not tickets that are going to fund this year's show: It's sweet, sweet corporate sponsorship and mid-play commercial advertising. The sponsors demand changes in the stodgy old script, but who cares if Shakespeare never wrote musical numbers with back-up dancers or post-apocalyptic zombie battles? He's dead and he can't complain. Or sue. A lightning-quick, hilarious perversion of the greatest play in the English language. (A one-act version of this play is also available.)

A logo pack is available for an additional fee; contact Playscripts for details.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 75 - 85 minutes
  • 4 W, 6 M, 15 Any (10-47 actors possible: 4-30 W, 6-39 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-236-9

Production History

MAY 21, 2025 - MAY 22, 2025
Central York High School Black Box Theater
York, PA United States
Central York High School Black Box TheaterYork, PA United States
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
Gateway High School
Aurora, CO United States
Gateway High SchoolAurora, CO United States
APR 16, 2025 - APR 19, 2025
Sutherlin High School
SUTHERLIN, OR United States
Sutherlin High School SUTHERLIN, OR United States
APR 04, 2025 - APR 12, 2025
Archbishop Rummel High School
Metairie, LA United States
Archbishop Rummel High SchoolMetairie, LA United States
MAR 27, 2025 - MAR 30, 2025
Walton High School
Marietta, GA United States
Walton High SchoolMarietta, GA United States
FEB 28, 2025 - MAR 01, 2025
NorCal Arts
El Dorado Hills, CA United States
NorCal ArtsEl Dorado Hills, CA United States
DEC 06, 2024 - DEC 07, 2024
Chino Hills High School
Chino Hills, CA United States
Chino Hills High SchoolChino Hills, CA United States
NOV 15, 2024 - NOV 16, 2024
Alchemist Theatre Company
North Brunswick, NJ United States
Alchemist Theatre CompanyNorth Brunswick, NJ United States
MAY 31, 2024 - JUN 01, 2024
David Thompson S.S.
Invermere, BC Canada
David Thompson S.S.Invermere, BC Canada
APR 19, 2024 - APR 20, 2024
WEB Tutorial Nashville
Nashville, TN United States
WEB Tutorial NashvilleNashville, TN United States
1 of 11
MAY 21, 2025 - MAY 22, 2025
Central York High School Black Box Theater
York, PA United States
Central York High School Black Box TheaterYork, PA United States
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
Gateway High School
Aurora, CO United States
Gateway High SchoolAurora, CO United States
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

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eScript Details

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