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 Rolesville Rolesvile, NC United States
MAY 12, 2023 - MAY 14, 2023
Forsyth Central High School
Cumming, GA United States
 Forsyth Central High School Cumming, GA United States
JUL 28, 2022 - JUL 28, 2022
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Bloomington, IL United States
 Illinois Shakespeare Festival Bloomington, 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 School Eau Claire, WI United States
MAY 01, 2017 - MAY 31, 2017
Saint Joseph School
Meriden, CT United States
 Saint Joseph School Meriden, CT United States
DEC 17, 2016 - DEC 17, 2016
Marco Antonio Firebaugh
Lynwood, CA United States
 Marco Antonio Firebaugh Lynwood, CA United States
MAY 24, 2015 - MAY 24, 2015
Ft. Collins Classical Conversations
Ft. Collins, CO United States
 Ft. Collins Classical Conversations Ft. Collins, CO United States
APR 30, 2015 - MAY 01, 2015
The Saint Timothy School
Dallas, TX United States
 The Saint Timothy School Dallas, TX United States
APR 19, 2013 - APR 20, 2013
Rogers High School
Rogers, AR United States
 Rogers High School Rogers, AR United States
MAR 01, 2013 - MAR 31, 2013
Western Piedmont Community College Studio
Morganton, NC United States
 Western Piedmont Community College Studio Morganton, NC United States
JAN 23, 2013 - JAN 24, 2013
The Browning School
New York, NY United States
 The Browning School New York, NY United States
MAR 01, 2012 - MAR 31, 2012
Jefferson High School
Shenandoah Junction, WV United States
 Jefferson High School Shenandoah Junction, WV United States
JAN 25, 2008 - JAN 27, 2008
Lompoc High School
Lompoc, CA United States
 Lompoc High School Lompoc, CA United States
JAN 23, 2008 - JAN 24, 2008
Browning School
New York, NY United States
 Browning School New York, NY United States
JUN 01, 2004 - AUG 31, 2004
Shakespeare by the Shore
Cape Cod, MA United States
 Shakespeare by the Shore Cape Cod, MA United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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