4 Abridged Shakespeare Plays - Juliet & Romeo, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Midsummer
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Description
Are you looking for abridged Shakespeare plays for performance, Reader's Theatre, or ESL? These versions of Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and A Midsummer Night's Dream are part of my Shakespeare in 30 collection. Each abridged Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour.
These abridged Shakespeare plays have been used with:
✅ Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)
✅ Staged Readings (1 week)
✅ Full production (3-4 weeks)
The Shakespeare in 30 collection is perfect for students in grades 6-12 studying William Shakespeare.
Do you want your students to actually perform Shakespeare? These editable scripts keep the highlights of the play for your busy schedule.
The best part? These productions can be student-led! You can "float" while students work, and then sit back and enjoy the show. :)
THE PLAYS:
⭐️ Juliet & Romeo: This is an exploration of role/gender reversal with an emphasis on the fight scenes. 6F/1M
⭐️ Macbeth & the Witches: This abridgment focuses on Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, and the witches. 7 roles + 11 extras (apparitions and parade of kings)
⭐️A Midsummer Night's Dream: This version is a simple abridgment that maintains all of the subplots and has roles for fourteen students.
⭐️ Twelfth Night: This abridgment focuses on the mistreatment of Malvolio, with a heavy dose of cultural references for comedy. Roles for 5 students.
Your resource includes:
1. A full Teacher's Guide:
- Teaching Drama in ELA & Questions to Consider
- Guide to a Staged Reading (Making the Most of One Week)
- Tips for Teaching Shakespeare
- Evaluating Drama
- Director's Notes (and blank version)
2. 4 editable scripts
3. Shakespeare's Language Worksheets:
- Iambic Pentameter
- Thou vs. You
4. Editable Extension Activities:
- Character Analysis + Rubric
- Performance Review + Rubric
- Soft Skills Rubric
5. Digital Capabilities
- Tips for editing & uploading
- Writable Google Slides versions of worksheets
What teachers like you are saying:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This resource provides the 'quick & dirty' of a drama, without the dragging on process of a 2-3 month unit. I also love that it provides teamwork and empathy, as my kids need to continue to realize the world doesn't revolve entirely around them!" -Victoria R.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I feel like the only way to expose my 8th graders to Shakespeare without them feeling defeated - is this resource! Thank you for creating it!" -Mary R.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I have told so many teachers about this resource and it's becoming a school wide production. Thank you for making Shakespeare something students would look forward to. It's amazing." -Keiondra S.
Download the preview for more information! You can also view a sample Close Reading scene (for The Tempest) here.
About Your Resource:
Your download is a .zip file containing several files. The Teacher's Guide is a .pdf and cannot be edited. You can edit the script (.doc) and the extension activities (.ppt). You also get the worksheets as fillable Google Slides. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at nouvelle.ela@gmail.com.
⭐️ Shakespeare in 30 Resources: ⭐️
Comedies:
Tragedies:
Romeo & Juliet (set to pop songs!)
Histories:
Collections:
Two-play combo: Romeo & Juliet
Four Play Bundle: Juliet & Romeo, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream
Four Play Bundle: Juliet & Romeo, Deceiving Christopher Sly, The Comedy of Errors, and Twelfth Night
Four Play Bundle: Juliet & Romeo, Macbeth & the Witches, Othello, and Julius Caesar
Four Play Bundle: Four Versions of Hamlet
You may also like my Introduction to Shakespeare Escape Room and Digital Breakout!
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