Hamlette

by Allison Williams

Hamlette by Allison Williams 30 Minutes, 1M+1W+3 Either, Expandable to 13, Simple SetSuitable forHigh Schools and Middle Schools"Hamlette! Mark me! Why art thou wearing so much eyeliner?"Perform Hamlette and Mmmbeth together for a full evening of Shakespearean silliness!Imagine if you will that "Hamlet" was not "Hamlet" at all, but "Hamlette" - a woman!This play is a twisty-turny interpretation of the classic Danish tale. Why spend four hours telling the story when five actors can get the job done in thirty minutes?Great for competitions. Elsinore has never been this funny!

20 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 20, 2013

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would actually put this play at a 3.5. I read this for my local community theatre to see if it would be an option for some quick one act outside theatre. I do believe this would be good for that type of event... light-hearted, a little silly, but I believe audiences may enjoy the antics.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic play based on Shakespeare's Hamlet. My Drama class studied the lines, worked so very hard, and put on an amazing performance in their final production in January. Allison Williams not only came down to Abu Dhabi from Dubai to watch my class perform, but helped with a few adjustments to the lines to make it more relevant for them. I've used her material before, and it's never been a disappointment. Looking forward to teaching drama in person again one day, and likely working with Williams' plays in the near future.