The Seussification of A Midsummer Night's Dream (full-length) by Peter Bloedel

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Productions (107)
Comedy
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70 - 80 minutes
4 W, 9 M, 7 Any (20 actors possible: 4-11 W, 9-16 M)
Set: Minimal.

The Bard's most beloved comedy gets the full Seuss treatment in this playful adaptation. Two madcap Narrators chronicle the tale of the mixed-up lovers as they wander through a forest full of whoosh bush tush beasts and fairies dueling with bumballoon swords. Told in rhyming couplets, this reimagining is how Shakespeare's magical tale might have played if Dr. Seuss had gotten his hands on it... (A one-act version of this play is also available.) Read More

Pricing Information

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

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Play Details

The Bard's most beloved comedy gets the full Seuss treatment in this playful adaptation. Two madcap Narrators chronicle the tale of the mixed-up lovers as they wander through a forest full of whoosh bush tush beasts and fairies dueling with bumballoon swords. Told in rhyming couplets, this reimagining is how Shakespeare's magical tale might have played if Dr. Seuss had gotten his hands on it... (A one-act version of this play is also available.)

"The Seussification of A Midsummer Night's Dream" is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 70 - 80 minutes
  • 4 W, 9 M, 7 Any (20 actors possible: 4-11 W, 9-16 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-270-3

Production History

JUL 11, 2025 - JUL 13, 2025
Polo Area Community Theatre
Polo, IL United States
Polo Area Community TheatrePolo, IL United States
MAR 07, 2025 - MAR 09, 2025
Great Bend High School
Great Bend, KS United States
Great Bend High SchoolGreat Bend, KS United States
DEC 13, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
Forsyth Academy Of Performing Arts
Cumming, GA United States
Forsyth Academy Of Performing ArtsCumming, GA United States
NOV 22, 2024 - NOV 23, 2024
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Henderson, NV United States
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan CanyonHenderson, NV United States
MAR 29, 2024 - MAR 31, 2024
Regis High School
Eau Claire, WI United States
Regis High SchoolEau Claire, WI United States
NOV 03, 2023 - NOV 04, 2023
Iroquois High School Drama Club
Elma, NY United States
Iroquois High School Drama ClubElma, NY United States
JUL 27, 2023 - JUL 30, 2023
Farmville Community Arts Council
Farmville, NC United States
Farmville Community Arts CouncilFarmville, NC United States
MAY 25, 2023 - MAY 26, 2023
A Company Of Girls
Portland, ME United States
A Company Of GirlsPortland, ME United States
MAY 04, 2023 - MAY 06, 2023
American Renaissance School
Statesville, NC United States
American Renaissance SchoolStatesville, NC United States
FEB 24, 2023 - FEB 26, 2023
Lemon Bay High School
Englewood, FL United States
Lemon Bay High SchoolEnglewood, FL United States
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JUL 11, 2025 - JUL 13, 2025
Polo Area Community Theatre
Polo, IL United States
Polo Area Community TheatrePolo, IL United States
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

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eScript Details

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