Macbeth Readers Theater Script Unit High School Shakespeare Drama Script plus Tasks

A comprehensive Shakespeare script unit, this pack contains a short adaptation of Macbeth for schools and drama clubs. Perfect for large group upper junior and high school readers theater, classroom script work, staged readings, Shakespeare Week and full performances.

Script pack unit includes

• Full production notes for staging, costumes, set design, lighting, sound, props and furniture;
• Photocopiable script with clear characters, scenes and stage directions;
• Linked drama and performance activities;
• Linked Shakespeare tasks;
• Linked art and design tasks;
• Linked creative writing tasks.

The Rise and Fall of Lord Macbeth is a short adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It’s written specifically for students and young actors and retains all of the character names, symbolic imagery and powerful themes of the original text whilst still being accessible to younger readers and performers.

This is a great complete script unit for developing stagecraft skills, English Language Arts learning, teaching speaking and listening skills and enjoying collaborative learning. A brilliant creative unit with linked classroom tasks that’s suitable for script work, rehearsed staged readings, Shakespeare topic days or weeks, full performances - and fun!

Cast size: 20+
Running time: approximately 40 minutes
Suitable for ages: 11+