The Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon (one-act) by Don Zolidis

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Productions (111)
Comedy
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35 - 45 minutes
7 W, 7 M, 15 Any (14-47 actors possible: 7-21 W, 7-26 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 full-length version of this play is also available.)

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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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 full-length version of this play is also available.)

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

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 7 W, 7 M, 15 Any (14-47 actors possible: 7-21 W, 7-26 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-243-7

Production History

MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Conroe High School
Conroe, TX United States
Conroe High SchoolConroe, TX United States
FEB 13, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
Sheboygan South Drama
Sheboygan, WI United States
Sheboygan South DramaSheboygan, WI United States
NOV 20, 2024 - NOV 22, 2024
Riverview Junior High
Murray, UT United States
Riverview Junior HighMurray, UT United States
NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 11, 2023
Cypress Springs High School
Cypress, TX United States
Cypress Springs High SchoolCypress, TX United States
SEP 21, 2023 - SEP 21, 2023
South Forsyth High School
Cumming, GA United States
South Forsyth High SchoolCumming, GA United States
JUN 23, 2023 - JUN 23, 2023
Hershey Area Playhouse
Hershey, PA United States
Hershey Area PlayhouseHershey, PA United States
MAY 18, 2023 - MAY 18, 2023
Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY United States
Success Academy Charter SchoolsNew York, NY United States
MAR 03, 2023 - MAR 03, 2023
Riverview High School
Riverview, FL United States
Riverview High SchoolRiverview, FL United States
FEB 10, 2023 - FEB 10, 2023
Canyon Ridge Middle School Theatre Arts
Austin, TX United States
Canyon Ridge Middle School Theatre ArtsAustin, TX United States
FEB 04, 2023 - FEB 04, 2023
Panorama Drama Department
Waukee, IA United States
Panorama Drama DepartmentWaukee, IA United States
1 of 12
MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Conroe High School
Conroe, TX United States
Conroe High SchoolConroe, TX United States
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

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eScript Details

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