Description
LENGTH: 110 mins
CAST SIZE: 17-23+
AGE: 11+
SONGS INCLUDE:
“Welcome to the Renaissance”*
“Welcome to Ephesus”
“Antipholus”
“Dromio”
“Finale”
*Plus background music and a curtain call medley
View a VIDEO of the Entire Production HERE.
Production package includes everything you need for your show! (Digital Download)
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Actor Book – The script the actors use. Clear, simple and formatted to make your rehearsals run without a hitch. Includes (PDF Download)
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Director Book – The entire script with guided suggestions for directors. Plus the entire script with plenty of margin space to write notes and actor blocking direction.
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Sheet Music – Professionally written vocal sheet music in an easy-to-read format*. Includes dialogue cues.
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Vocal Tracks – Vocal recordings of the songs in the show to help your actors become familiar with each song and to arrive at rehearsal fully prepared. (MP3 Download)
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Accompaniment Tracks – Backing tracks to be used in your performance to accompany your singers for each song*. Six tracks include a curtain call medley. (MP3 Download)
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Logo Pack – Attract audiences and sponsors with eye-catching logos on posters, programs, t-shirts and advertising. No restrictions on use.
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Copy License – Permission to duplicate/print-on-demand as many copies of the above materials as needed for your entire cast and crew throughout the duration of the show.
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Video Recording License – Legally record and share your production online, through DVD sales, or streaming, worry-free
*DramaMama does not own the rights to one of the songs “Welcome to the Renaissance,” however, a guide is given for where to legally purchase the sheet music and accompaniment track at minimal cost. All other song lyrics have been written and music arranged by DramaMama.
The Players 17-23+ actors
At least 4 males and 5 females needed. The remaining roles can be played by male or females. Several characters can be played by the same actor.
ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE – (male) 291 lines
ANTIPHOLUS OF EPHESUS – (male) 198 Lines
DROMIO OF SYRACUSE – (male or female) 227 lines
DROMIO OF EPHESUS – (male or female) 162 lines
ADRIANA – (female) 323 lines
LUCIANA– (female) 89 lines
EGEON– (male) 113 lines
ANGELO – (male or female) 82 lines
DUKE SOLINUS – (male or female) 75 lines
ABBESS/EMELIA – (female) 37 lines
COURTESAN – (female) 34 lines
FIRST MERCHANT – (male or female) 14 lines
SECOND MERCHANT – (male or female) 31 lines
BALTHAZAR– (male or female) 13 lines
NELL – (female) 10 lines
DOCTOR PINCH – (male or female) 12 lines
TROUBADOUR* – (male or female) 31 lines + 2 songs
SHAKESPEARE*– (male) 24 lines
CLOCK*– (male or female) 8 lines
OFFICER– (male or female) 15 lines
JAILOR – (male or female) 6 lines
MESSENGER – (male or female) 9 lines
CUPID* (optional) 0 lines
TOWNSPEOPLE*– 13 lines, divided up as needed
SINGING MINSTRELS*
*Characters not in original Shakespeare version
Characters that can be played by the same actor:
Egeon & Balthazar, Shakespeare & Troubadour, Duke Solinus & Pinch, Nell & Abbess, Courtesan & Messenger, First Merchant & Officer, Officer & Jailor, Shakespeare & Troubadour (with some merging of lines), Townspeople & most minor parts.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS
In addition to Shakespeare’s original characters, the following parts have been added for comedy.
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TROUBADOUR – Occasionally narrates/sings/summarizes in between scenes (think Robin Hood rooster). Very helpful for the audience.
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THE CLOCK – With so many references to time in this play, a real live clock is occasionally manipulated by characters or blamed for their misfortunes, but the clock will keep the time. Bonus if the actor can actually tap dance!
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SHAKESPEARE himself – He’s there to make sure the play goes as it should, to define archaic words, or be just offstage with script in hand to cue any forgotten lines!
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NELL – A character usually never seen in the original version, here she makes a “large” appearance referred to as “Globe Lady,” also known as Luce in other versions.
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OFFICIER– A comical companion to the Jailor. With the two of them in charge, nothing could go wrong.
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CUPID – How else would Antipholus fall in love with the sister of his presumed wife?
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TOWNSPEOPLE – A chance for more small speaking roles. When extra parts or lines are needed, their lines can be easily divided up.
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SINGING MINSTRELS – They come out at the beginning and end of each act, singing and dancing to four songs to help move the plot along. Can be in a choir like fashion or can include choreographed dancing. Easily given to any or all cast members. Whoever wants to sing and dance!
Vanessa –
This was an amazingly funny play. It was very entertaining for all ages. Our youth in the play had a really enjoyable time participating in this play. My daughter was one of the leads and did exceptionally well. Having it be a musical really put the icing on the cake. I highly recommend!