HALLOWEEN WITH WILL SHAKESPEARE by Claire Boiko
Halloween with Will Shakespeare, by Claire Boiko
 

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Description
 
Combine the excitement of the Halloween season with classic literature in this engaging script. Ideal for plays for schools seeking seasonal content that retains educational value, this play features a young Will Shakespeare entertaining his friends with spooky tales. As he weaves his stories, he introduces the audience to famous snippets from Hamlet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It is a fantastic way to introduce lower and middle-grade students to the Bard’s works in a fun, non-threatening environment. Get this spooky script today!

Features

  • Literary Introduction: Uses famous Shakespearean quotes in a context that younger students can understand and enjoy.

  • Seasonal Theme: The perfect choice for October assemblies or Halloween classroom parties.

  • Large Ensemble: Accommodates 16 or more actors, ensuring everyone gets a chance to participate.

  • Age-Appropriate: Provides just the right amount of "spooky" fun without being too scary for lower grades.

Finding holiday content that is both fun and substantive can be a challenge for educational theatre, but this script delivers both. By utilizing play scripts for students that blend holiday festivities with literary history, you can keep students engaged while meeting curriculum goals. This play demystifies Shakespeare, showing students that his work is full of ghosts, magic, and excitement. Make your next Halloween event a literary success. Order yours from Plays Magazine today!

Info

  • Grade Level: Middle & Lower Grades

  • Cast Size: 16+ actors (6 male, 5 female, 5 male/female)

  • Run Time: 20 minutes

  • Genre: Holiday / Historical Fiction / Comedy

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