Welcome to William Shakespeare's depravèd PLAYHOUSE OF HORROR! 5 terrifically-terrifying tragicidal traumedies, featuring some of the bard's most petrifying players. Mortifying motels, stocking-clad slashers, demonic danes, ample alliteration, and more! Who will make it out alive? Spoiler alert: very few.
Keywords: Shakespeare, horror, comedy, parody, psycho, slasher, thriller, ghost, possession, exorcism, monster
Genre: Dark Comedy, Play with Music, Horror/Thriller, Adaptation
Acts: 1
Run time: 80 minutes
Suitable for students 16+
Content notes: Contains swearing, violence, crude humour, horror
Cast size: 6 actors
Casting notes: This play can be done with at least 6 actors, but producers may adjust the cast size with doubling. Cross-casting encouraged and genders of characters in the script may be changed. With the exception of classes/high school programs/etc., this play should not be performed by an all white or all male cast.
Under no circumstances can AI be used in the promotion of this play. If producers need a poster and are on a budget, please reach out directly to the playwright. He is happy to help!
A shorter version of the Tragedy (Misery) play is available. Please reach out to the playwright for access.