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Much Ado About Notices
by David Howard McDonnell
The worst traveling troupe of Shakespearean player in Tudor England dreams of performing at the Globe. Until they get good notices from critics, their dream will not come true. After a member of the troupe is injured in a freak accident, he is replaced by an actress, who must be disguised as a man to maintain the respectability of the troupe. The light-hearted bickering between the leader of the troupe and the actress leads to the discovery of the troupe’s unexpected comedic talent. Finally receiving good notices, the troupe’s dream of playing at the Globe comes true. The play ends with the leader of the troupe and the actress falling in love.
5-10 characters – age range 25-40
Licensed by David Howard McDonnell (dhmcd2025@gmail.com)
Link to the script
The worst traveling troupe of Shakespearean player in Tudor England dreams of performing at the Globe. Until they get good notices from critics, their dream will not come true. After a member of the troupe is injured in a freak accident, he is replaced by an actress, who must be disguised as a man to maintain the respectability of the troupe. The light-hearted bickering between the leader of the troupe and the actress leads to the discovery of the troupe’s unexpected comedic talent. Finally receiving good notices, the troupe’s dream of playing at the Globe comes true. The play ends with the leader of the troupe and the actress falling in love.
5-10 characters – age range 25-40
Licensed by David Howard McDonnell (dhmcd2025@gmail.com)
Link to the script
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