Much Ado About Nothing (in one hour)

Much Ado About Nothing (in one hour) adapted by Maxine Kern

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Productions (16)
Comedy
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60 minutes
5 W, 12 M, 1 Any (12-19 actors possible: 4-6 W, 8-14 M)
Set: Minimal.

Now that the soldiers have returned home from war, they are hosted by a wealthy family of the town, including the lovely and innocent daughter Hero, and her bristlelike cousin Beatrice. While Claudio falls for Hero, Benedick swears he will never fall in love. In a lively plot to turn a love spat into a love match, Beatrice and Benedick are tricked into becoming lovers. Meanwhile, Claudio is turned against Hero by false accusations spearheaded by the jealous bastard brother of the Duke. In the end, both ruses are revealed and true love prevails in a pre-wedding celebration. Much Ado About Nothing (in one hour) is an abridged version of Shakespeare's beloved comedy.

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Play Details

Now that the soldiers have returned home from war, they are hosted by a wealthy family of the town, including the lovely and innocent daughter Hero, and her bristlelike cousin Beatrice. While Claudio falls for Hero, Benedick swears he will never fall in love. In a lively plot to turn a love spat into a love match, Beatrice and Benedick are tricked into becoming lovers. Meanwhile, Claudio is turned against Hero by false accusations spearheaded by the jealous bastard brother of the Duke. In the end, both ruses are revealed and true love prevails in a pre-wedding celebration. Much Ado About Nothing (in one hour) is an abridged version of Shakespeare's beloved comedy.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 60 minutes
  • 5 W, 12 M, 1 Any (12-19 actors possible: 4-6 W, 8-14 M)
  • Set: Minimal.

Production History

NOV 15, 2023 - NOV 15, 2023
Thales Rolesville
Rolesvile, NC United States
Thales RolesvilleRolesvile, NC United States
MAY 12, 2023 - MAY 14, 2023
Forsyth Central High School
Cumming, GA United States
Forsyth Central High SchoolCumming, GA United States
JUL 28, 2022 - JUL 28, 2022
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Bloomington, IL United States
Illinois Shakespeare FestivalBloomington, IL United States
APR 30, 2021 - MAY 01, 2021
Holyoke School District
Holyoke, CO United States
Holyoke School District Holyoke, CO United States
MAY 19, 2017 - MAY 21, 2017
Regis High School
Eau Claire, WI United States
Regis High SchoolEau Claire, WI United States
MAY 01, 2017 - MAY 31, 2017
Saint Joseph School
Meriden, CT United States
Saint Joseph SchoolMeriden, CT United States
DEC 17, 2016 - DEC 17, 2016
Marco Antonio Firebaugh
Lynwood, CA United States
Marco Antonio FirebaughLynwood, CA United States
MAY 24, 2015 - MAY 24, 2015
Ft. Collins Classical Conversations
Ft. Collins, CO United States
Ft. Collins Classical ConversationsFt. Collins, CO United States
APR 30, 2015 - MAY 01, 2015
The Saint Timothy School
Dallas, TX United States
The Saint Timothy SchoolDallas, TX United States
APR 19, 2013 - APR 20, 2013
Rogers High School
Rogers, AR United States
Rogers High SchoolRogers, AR United States
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