Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes

Kids don't just READ Shakespeare. They get to PERFORM it!

Who will your kids be? Puck? Bottom? Titania? Oberon? A Wall?!?!

Turn your living room, classroom, or backyard into a Shakespearean stage with this hilarious, easy-to-perform adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, written specifically for kids!

Fairies, magic, mischievous characters, and a man with a donkey's head. What could possibly go wrong?

Join Puck, Bottom, Oberon, Titania, and a wonderfully confused collection of characters as kids bring one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies to life.

No acting experience necessary!

With simple dialogue, plenty of humor, and easy-to-follow scripts, children can jump right into the fun. Whether they're performing for family and friends or putting on a full classroom production, this book makes theater accessible to everyone.

THREE PLAYS IN ONE BOOK!

Choose the version that fits your group:

• Small cast: 9–10 actors
• Medium cast: 11–14 actors
• Large cast: 15–20 actors
• Performance time: Approximately 15–25 minutes

Each version tells the same classic story, adapted for different group sizes. And as a bonus, actual lines from Shakespeare's original play are highlighted throughout!

Perfect for:

• Family performances and living room theater
• Homeschool groups and co-ops
• Classrooms and drama clubs
• Theater camps and school productions
• Kids who love acting, comedy, and imaginative play

No elaborate sets or fancy costumes required. Just gather your actors, assign the roles, and let the fun begin!

Because Shakespeare isn't just meant to be read. It's meant to be PLAYED!

Book 1 of the Playing With Plays collection by Brendan P. Kelso.