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Much Ado High School

Much Ado High School

by Lindsay Price

What if Much Ado About Nothing took place at a high school dance?

Mayhem ensues at Much Ado High School. Student Council president Don Pedro schemes to set up new student Claudio with Hero. Hero schemes to set up Beatrice with Benedick. And Don John schemes to mess up everything!

An enjoyable introduction to this Shakespearean tale with lightning-fast pace, hilarious characters, and witty dialogue.

Comedy Classical Adaptation Shakespeare

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Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
11 Characters
5 M | 6 F
Simple Set
28 pages

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Praise for Much Ado High School

Danielle Gurnea
Zia Middle School
This was a lot of fun for the students they enjoyed it!

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