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The Merry Wives Of Windsor (Jeffries/Knight)

Short Play, Comedy  /  5w, 6m

William Shakespeare, Charles Jeffries, Jerry Knight

The spirited Sir John Fallstaff proclaims his love for the two young ladies of the title, but fails to keep them separated. In revenge, the two jointly appear to encourage him, deviously tricking him into a series of amusing and trying experiences!

The Merry Wives Of Windsor (Jeffries/Knight)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 6m
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce, Adaptations (Shakespeare)
  • Suggested Use
    • UIL Approved
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
The spirited Sir John Fallstaff proclaims his love for the two young ladies of the title, but fails to keep them separated. In revenge, the two jointly appear to encourage him, deviously tricking him into a series of amusing and trying experiences! The wives are left with their reputations intact, but the corpulent knight is once again exposed for the fool he is, buried under a pile of foul linen! One of the most playable of Shakespeare's farces, this has proven to be a success in drama festivals and competitions.
History
This adaptation of Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor was first produced at MacArthur High School in San Antonio, Texas in 1992.
Keywords
Performing Groups
MISTRESS PAGE
MISTRESS FORD
SIR JOHN FALSTAFF
MASTER FORD
MASTER PAGE
PISTOL - Friend to Falstaff
NYM - Friend to Falstaff
MISTRESS QUICKLY - Servant to Dr. Caius, a Frenchman
FENTON - A young gentleman
ROBIN - Servant to Falstaff
ANNE PAGE - Daughter to Master and Mistress Page
DR. CAIUS - A suitor to Anne Page
SERVANTS, EXTRAS
  • Time Period 16th Century / Elizabethan
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No intermission, Physical Comedy
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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Authors

Author

William Shakespeare

Author

Charles Jeffries

Author

Jerry Knight

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