Hamlet: A one act comedy

by Gerald P. Murphy (Adaptor), William Shakespeare (source)

Shakespeare's famous play adapted for children.

A one act comedy version of Hamlet, 7 males, 6 females, 3 either, doubling possible

Characters:
Shakespeare/Ghost: male
Francisca: female
Horatio: male
Marcella: female
Hamlet: male
King: male
Queen: female
Polonius: male
Rosencrantz: male or female
Guildenstern: male or female
Player One/Gonzago: male
Player Two/Queen: female
Player Three/Prince: male or female
Player Four/Poisoner: male
Player Five/Narrator: female
Ophelia: female
Laertes: male
Peasants/Onlookers/Servants: male or female

ebook

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's not funny, at least for adults. But I suppose, it does present Shakespeare in a way for children to be introduced to him.