The Seussification of A Midsummer Night's Dream (one-act) by Peter Bloedel

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Productions (133)
Comedy
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35 - 45 minutes
4 W, 9 M, 7 Any (20 actors possible: 4-11 W, 9-16 M)
Set: Minimal.

The Bard's most beloved comedy gets the full Seuss treatment in this playful adaptation. Two madcap Narrators chronicle the tale of the mixed-up lovers as they wander through a forest full of whoosh bush tush beasts and fairies dueling with bumballoon swords. Told in rhyming couplets, this reimagining is how Shakespeare's magical tale might have played if Dr. Seuss had gotten his hands on it... (A full-length version of this play is also available.) Read More

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Play Details

The Bard's most beloved comedy gets the full Seuss treatment in this playful adaptation. Two madcap Narrators chronicle the tale of the mixed-up lovers as they wander through a forest full of whoosh bush tush beasts and fairies dueling with bumballoon swords. Told in rhyming couplets, this reimagining is how Shakespeare's magical tale might have played if Dr. Seuss had gotten his hands on it... (A full-length version of this play is also available.)

"The Seussification of A Midsummer Night's Dream" is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 4 W, 9 M, 7 Any (20 actors possible: 4-11 W, 9-16 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-021-1

Production History

APR 25, 2025 - MAY 04, 2025
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
Kalamazoo, MI United States
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Kalamazoo, MI United States
MAY 23, 2024 - MAY 23, 2024
The Hun School Of Princeton
Princeton, NJ United States
The Hun School Of Princeton Princeton, NJ United States
FEB 09, 2024 - FEB 11, 2024
Menlo School
Atherton, CA United States
Menlo School Atherton, CA United States
NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 19, 2023
Hillsdale High School
Jeromesville, OH United States
Hillsdale High School Jeromesville, OH United States
NOV 04, 2023 - NOV 04, 2023
Millhopper Montessori School
St. Augustine, FL United States
Millhopper Montessori School St. Augustine, FL United States
OCT 20, 2023 - OCT 21, 2023
Windsor Middle School
Imperial, MO United States
Windsor Middle School Imperial, MO United States
SEP 14, 2023 - SEP 16, 2023
ORiGiN Theatrical (St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls)
Mosman Park, Western Australia Australia
ORiGiN Theatrical (St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls) Mosman Park, Western Australia Australia
AUG 18, 2023 - AUG 18, 2023
San Carlos Childrens Theater
Belmont, CA United States
San Carlos Childrens Theater Belmont, CA United States
AUG 11, 2023 - AUG 11, 2023
Northern Spotlight Theater
Duluth, MN United States
Northern Spotlight Theater Duluth, MN United States
JUL 28, 2023 - JUL 28, 2023
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Normal, IL United States
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Normal, IL United States
JUN 08, 2023 - JUN 08, 2023
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC United States
Pinecrest High School Southern Pines, NC United States
MAY 13, 2023 - MAY 14, 2023
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Hamden, CT United States
Hamden Hall Country Day School Hamden, CT United States
MAY 12, 2023 - MAY 13, 2023
Harmony School of Excellence
Houston, TX United States
Harmony School of Excellence Houston, TX United States
APR 14, 2023 - APR 15, 2023
CFLA
Orlando, FL United States
CFLA Orlando, FL United States
MAR 30, 2023 - MAR 30, 2023
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
SUMMERVILLE, SC United States
Rollings Middle School of the Arts SUMMERVILLE, SC United States
MAR 30, 2023 - MAR 31, 2023
Charleston County School of the Arts
N Charleston, SC United States
Charleston County School of the Arts N Charleston, SC United States
MAR 03, 2023 - MAR 04, 2023
Tays Junior Theatre
Katy, TX United States
Tays Junior Theatre Katy, TX United States
JAN 10, 2023 - JAN 11, 2023
Tooele High School
Tooele, UT United States
Tooele High School Tooele, UT United States
NOV 18, 2022 - NOV 19, 2022
Delaware County Christian School
Newton Square, PA United States
Delaware County Christian School Newton Square, PA United States
OCT 01, 2022 - OCT 23, 2022
Francis Howell Central High School
Foristell, MO United States
Francis Howell Central High School Foristell, MO United States
JUN 26, 2022 - JUN 26, 2022
The Hun School Of Princeton
Princeton, NJ United States
The Hun School Of Princeton Princeton, NJ United States
MAY 23, 2022 - MAY 23, 2022
St Stephens Players
St Peter Port, Guernsey
St Stephens Players St Peter Port, Guernsey
MAY 12, 2022 - MAY 13, 2022
Briscoe Middle School- NISD
San Antonio, TX United States
Briscoe Middle School- NISD San Antonio, TX United States
MAY 06, 2022 - MAY 06, 2022
Lakota East High School
Liberty Township, OH United States
Lakota East High School Liberty Township, OH United States
NOV 09, 2021 - NOV 09, 2021
Clear Creek Intermediate Theatre
League CIty, TX United States
Clear Creek Intermediate Theatre League CIty, TX United States
OCT 29, 2021 - NOV 04, 2021
O'Banion Middle School
Garland, TX United States
O'Banion Middle School Garland, TX United States
OCT 14, 2021 - OCT 15, 2021
Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN United States
Penn High School Mishawaka, IN United States
JUN 10, 2021 - JUN 10, 2021
The Commodore Players, Perry County Central High School
Hazard, KY United States
The Commodore Players, Perry County Central High School Hazard, KY United States
MAY 10, 2021 - MAY 10, 2021
ORiGiN Theatrical (St Andrews Lutheran College)
Burleigh, QLD Australia
ORiGiN Theatrical (St Andrews Lutheran College) Burleigh, QLD Australia
NOV 13, 2020 - NOV 13, 2020
ORiGiN Theatrical (John Wollaston Anglican Community School)
Camillo, Western Australia Australia
ORiGiN Theatrical (John Wollaston Anglican Community School) Camillo, Western Australia Australia
JUL 17, 2020 - JUL 17, 2020
Green Room Theatre
Palm Desert, CA United States
Green Room Theatre Palm Desert, CA United States
JAN 23, 2020 - JAN 23, 2020
Desert Ridge High School
Mesa, AZ United States
Desert Ridge High School Mesa, AZ United States
NOV 13, 2019 - NOV 26, 2019
Shiloh Christian School
Bismarck, ND United States
Shiloh Christian School Bismarck, ND United States
NOV 06, 2019 - NOV 06, 2019
Four Points Middle School
Austin, TX United States
Four Points Middle School Austin, TX United States
NOV 01, 2019 - NOV 05, 2019
Klein Collins Drama
Todd Misson, TX United States
Klein Collins Drama Todd Misson, TX United States
OCT 25, 2019 - NOV 05, 2019
Victory Lakes Intermediate
League City, TX United States
Victory Lakes Intermediate League City, TX United States
AUG 02, 2019 - AUG 03, 2019
Alvirne High School
Hudson, NH United States
Alvirne High School Hudson, NH United States
JUL 26, 2019 - JUL 26, 2019
The Nantucket Dreamland
Nantucket, MA United States
The Nantucket Dreamland Nantucket, MA United States
JUL 12, 2019 - JUL 12, 2019
Topeka Civic Theatre
TOPEKA, KS United States
Topeka Civic Theatre TOPEKA, KS United States
MAY 10, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
Drama Club
Palm Desert, CA United States
Drama Club Palm Desert, CA United States
MAY 01, 2019 - MAY 01, 2019
RMS Theatre
Kingwood, TX United States
RMS Theatre Kingwood, TX United States
APR 25, 2019 - MAY 03, 2019
Timberview Middle School
Colorado Springs, CO United States
Timberview Middle School Colorado Springs, CO United States
APR 11, 2019 - APR 13, 2019
Frisco ISD: Roach Middle School
Frisco, TX United States
Frisco ISD: Roach Middle School Frisco, TX United States
APR 06, 2019 - APR 06, 2019
Gilford High School
Gilford, NH United States
Gilford High School Gilford, NH United States
APR 06, 2019 - APR 20, 2019
The Acting Company
Yuba City, CA United States
The Acting Company Yuba City, CA United States
APR 01, 2019 - MAY 20, 2019
Nashwaaksis Middle School
Fredericton, NB Canada
Nashwaaksis Middle School Fredericton, NB Canada
MAR 14, 2019 - MAR 16, 2019
Gilford High School
Gilford, NH United States
Gilford High School Gilford, NH United States
MAR 11, 2019 - MAR 21, 2019
Milestone School
Milestone, SK Canada
Milestone School Milestone, SK Canada
FEB 26, 2019 - FEB 26, 2019
Copperas Cove Junior High School
Copperas Cove, TX United States
Copperas Cove Junior High School Copperas Cove, TX United States
JAN 15, 2019 - JAN 28, 2019
Mayer Lutheran High School
Mayer, MN United States
Mayer Lutheran High School Mayer, MN United States
DEC 01, 2018 - DEC 02, 2018
Decatur High School
Decatur, MI United States
Decatur High School Decatur, MI United States
OCT 15, 2018 - OCT 15, 2018
North Ridge Middle School
North Richland Hills, TX United States
North Ridge Middle School North Richland Hills, TX United States
AUG 09, 2018 - AUG 10, 2018
Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory
Portola Valley, CA United States
Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory Portola Valley, CA United States
AUG 02, 2018 - AUG 05, 2018
St Andrews Lutheran College
Tallebudgera, QLD Australia
St Andrews Lutheran College Tallebudgera, QLD Australia
MAY 17, 2018 - MAY 17, 2018
A.C. New
Balch Springs, TX United States
A.C. New Balch Springs, TX United States
MAY 04, 2018 - MAY 05, 2018
Milford High School
Highland, MI United States
Milford High School Highland, MI United States
APR 27, 2018 - APR 28, 2018
New Horizons Community Theatre
Saint John, NB Canada
New Horizons Community Theatre Saint John, NB Canada
APR 20, 2018 - APR 20, 2018
Drama Department
Sioux City, IA United States
Drama Department Sioux City, IA United States
MAR 14, 2018 - MAR 14, 2018
Viera High School
Tampa, FL United States
Viera High School Tampa, FL United States
DEC 15, 2017 - DEC 15, 2017
Viera High School
Viera, FL United States
Viera High School Viera, FL United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 01, 2017
Owensboro High School
Owensboro, KY United States
Owensboro High School Owensboro, KY United States
NOV 30, 2017 - DEC 01, 2017
Viera High School
Melbourne, FL United States
Viera High School Melbourne, FL United States
OCT 24, 2017 - OCT 25, 2017
Punta Gorda Middle
Punta Gorda, FL United States
Punta Gorda Middle Punta Gorda, FL United States
MAY 10, 2017 - MAY 11, 2017
Midway High School
Waco, TX United States
Midway High School Waco, TX United States
MAR 03, 2017 - MAR 05, 2017
Northeast Middle School
Charlotte, NC United States
Northeast Middle School Charlotte, NC United States
FEB 03, 2017 - FEB 04, 2017
Estherville Lincoln Central
Estherville, IA United States
Estherville Lincoln Central Estherville, IA United States
JAN 21, 2017 - JAN 21, 2017
Estherville Lincoln Central
Estherville, IA United States
Estherville Lincoln Central Estherville, IA United States
DEC 15, 2016 - DEC 15, 2016
Noe Drama Dept
Louisville, KY United States
Noe Drama Dept Louisville, KY United States
NOV 12, 2016 - DEC 02, 2016
Aurora High School
Aurora, NE United States
Aurora High School Aurora, NE United States
JUN 17, 2016 - JUN 17, 2016
CYT Denver
Highlands Ranch, CO United States
CYT Denver Highlands Ranch, CO United States
JUN 03, 2016 - JUN 04, 2016
Gilford High School
Gilford, NH United States
Gilford High School Gilford, NH United States
JUN 02, 2016 - JUN 04, 2016
Western Canada Theatre
Kamloops, BC Canada
Western Canada Theatre Kamloops, BC Canada
MAY 30, 2016 - JUN 30, 2016
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School
Melrose, MA United States
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Melrose, MA United States
MAY 27, 2016 - MAY 27, 2016
Coral Reef High School
Miami, FL United States
Coral Reef High School Miami, FL United States
MAY 20, 2016 - MAY 20, 2016
Providence Classical School
Williamsburg, VA United States
Providence Classical School Williamsburg, VA United States
MAY 06, 2016 - MAY 07, 2016
New Horizons Community Theatre
Rothesay, NB Canada
New Horizons Community Theatre Rothesay, NB Canada
MAR 24, 2016 - MAR 24, 2016
Del City High School
Del City, OK United States
Del City High School Del City, OK United States
FEB 06, 2016 - FEB 06, 2016
Countryside YMCA
Lebanon, OH United States
Countryside YMCA Lebanon, OH United States
JAN 31, 2016 - JAN 31, 2016
Chiaravalle Montessori School
Evanston, IL United States
Chiaravalle Montessori School Evanston, IL United States
JAN 23, 2016 - JAN 24, 2016
Spring Grove Public School
Canton, MN United States
Spring Grove Public School Canton, MN United States
DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 04, 2015
American Heritage Charter School
Escondido, CA United States
American Heritage Charter School Escondido, CA United States
NOV 20, 2015 - NOV 20, 2015
Chappelow Magnet School
Evans, CO United States
Chappelow Magnet School Evans, CO United States
NOV 03, 2015 - NOV 12, 2015
David Crockett Middle School
Richmond, TX United States
David Crockett Middle School Richmond, TX United States
NOV 03, 2015 - NOV 20, 2015
Groves Middle School
Todd Mission, TX United States
Groves Middle School Todd Mission, TX United States
JUN 24, 2015 - JUN 24, 2015
Monarch High School
Lincoln, NE United States
Monarch High School Lincoln, NE United States
MAY 28, 2015 - MAY 28, 2015
Agnes Irwin School
Rosemont, PA United States
Agnes Irwin School Rosemont, PA United States
APR 22, 2015 - APR 23, 2015
Gaithersburg Middle School
Gaithersburg, MD United States
Gaithersburg Middle School Gaithersburg, MD United States
APR 20, 2015 - JUN 07, 2015
Jewett School Of The Arts
Winter Haven, FL United States
Jewett School Of The Arts Winter Haven, FL United States
MAR 06, 2015 - MAR 06, 2015
Blalack Middle School
Carrollton, TX United States
Blalack Middle School Carrollton, TX United States
JAN 22, 2015 - JAN 23, 2015
Polytechnic School
Pasadena, CA United States
Polytechnic School Pasadena, CA United States
JAN 14, 2015 - JAN 14, 2015
Woodgrove High School
Purcellville, VA United States
Woodgrove High School Purcellville, VA United States
DEC 11, 2014 - DEC 11, 2014
McIntosh Middle School Drama Club
Sarasota, FL United States
McIntosh Middle School Drama Club Sarasota, FL United States
NOV 20, 2014 - NOV 21, 2014
Nettelhorst School
Chicago, IL United States
Nettelhorst School Chicago, IL United States
NOV 13, 2014 - NOV 15, 2014
ATU Wesley Foundation
Russellville, AR United States
ATU Wesley Foundation Russellville, AR United States
NOV 08, 2014 - NOV 08, 2014
Golden West High School
Visalia, CA United States
Golden West High School Visalia, CA United States
OCT 13, 2014 - OCT 26, 2014
Arcadia High School
Oak Hall, VA United States
Arcadia High School Oak Hall, VA United States
SEP 06, 2014 - SEP 07, 2014
North Shore Players
Tatamagouche, NS Canada
North Shore Players Tatamagouche, NS Canada
JUL 31, 2014 - AUG 09, 2014
The Red Maids' School
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Red Maids' School Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MAY 17, 2014 - MAY 17, 2014
Northridge high school
Layton, UT United States
Northridge high school Layton, UT United States
MAY 15, 2014 - MAY 15, 2014
Rankin High School
Rankin, TX United States
Rankin High School Rankin, TX United States
APR 18, 2014 - APR 18, 2014
McCluer South Berkeley Drama
Ferguson, MO United States
McCluer South Berkeley Drama Ferguson, MO United States
JAN 24, 2014 - FEB 01, 2014
Cleveland High School
Cleveland, MN United States
Cleveland High School Cleveland, MN United States
JAN 23, 2014 - JAN 26, 2014
Rossford High School
Rossford, OH United States
Rossford High School Rossford, OH United States
JAN 10, 2014 - JAN 12, 2014
School Of The Arts
Lima, NY United States
School Of The Arts Lima, NY United States
NOV 21, 2013 - NOV 23, 2013
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
Moodus, CT United States
Nathan Hale-Ray High School Moodus, CT United States
NOV 20, 2013 - NOV 27, 2013
Antioch Middle School
Gladstone, MO United States
Antioch Middle School Gladstone, MO United States
NOV 16, 2013 - NOV 18, 2013
International Schools Services
Cranbury, NJ United States
International Schools Services Cranbury, NJ United States
NOV 14, 2013 - NOV 15, 2013
West Michigan Academy of Arts
Muskegon, MI United States
West Michigan Academy of Arts Muskegon, MI United States
NOV 14, 2013 - NOV 16, 2013
Roosevelt Middle School
Blaine, MN United States
Roosevelt Middle School Blaine, MN United States
NOV 11, 2013 - DEC 03, 2013
Anselmo-Merna School
Merna, NE United States
Anselmo-Merna School Merna, NE United States
NOV 02, 2013 - NOV 03, 2013
Theatre Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL United States
Theatre Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL United States
NOV 01, 2013 - NOV 02, 2013
Colorado Academy
Denver, CO United States
Colorado Academy Denver, CO United States
OCT 29, 2013 - NOV 06, 2013
Crosby Middle School
Crosby, TX United States
Crosby Middle School Crosby, TX United States
OCT 28, 2013 - NOV 08, 2013
Sartartia Middle School
Sugar Land, TX United States
Sartartia Middle School Sugar Land, TX United States
JUN 04, 2013 - JUN 04, 2013
Tuckahoe Middle School
Richmond, VA United States
Tuckahoe Middle School Richmond, VA United States
MAY 31, 2013 - MAY 31, 2013
Woodgrove High School
Purcellville, VA United States
Woodgrove High School Purcellville, VA United States
MAY 27, 2013 - MAY 27, 2013
Royal Redeemer
North Royalton, OH United States
Royal Redeemer North Royalton, OH United States
MAY 22, 2013 - MAY 22, 2013
N/A
Ellicott City, MD United States
N/A Ellicott City, MD United States
MAY 16, 2013 - JUN 01, 2013
Epiphany Catholic School
Culpeper, VA United States
Epiphany Catholic School Culpeper, VA United States
MAY 10, 2013 - MAY 10, 2013
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Lexington, MA United States
Jonas Clarke Middle School Lexington, MA United States
MAY 09, 2013 - MAY 09, 2013
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
Lake Mary, FL United States
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy Lake Mary, FL United States
MAY 09, 2013 - MAY 09, 2013
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Lexington, MA United States
Jonas Clarke Middle School Lexington, MA United States
APR 21, 2013 - APR 25, 2013
École Pine Grove Middle School
Edson, AB Canada
École Pine Grove Middle School Edson, AB Canada
APR 18, 2013 - APR 20, 2013
Auburn High School
Auburn, NY United States
Auburn High School Auburn, NY United States
APR 13, 2013 - APR 13, 2013
Auburn High School
Auburn, NY United States
Auburn High School Auburn, NY United States
MAR 28, 2013 - MAR 28, 2013
WINGS Performing Arts
Gulfport, MS United States
WINGS Performing Arts Gulfport, MS United States
FEB 21, 2013 - FEB 23, 2013
Estes Park High School
Estes Park, CO United States
Estes Park High School Estes Park, CO United States
FEB 15, 2013 - FEB 15, 2013
Villa Joseph Marie High School
Southhampton, PA United States
Villa Joseph Marie High School Southhampton, PA United States
FEB 02, 2013 - FEB 02, 2013
Sioux Falls Christian School
Brandon, SD United States
Sioux Falls Christian School Brandon, SD United States
FEB 01, 2013 - FEB 01, 2013
Northside High School
Roanoke, VA United States
Northside High School Roanoke, VA United States
JAN 25, 2013 - JAN 27, 2013
Gresham High School
Gresham, OR United States
Gresham High School Gresham, OR United States
JAN 21, 2013 - JAN 22, 2013
Sioux Falls Christian School
Sioux Falls, SD United States
Sioux Falls Christian School Sioux Falls, SD United States
NOV 05, 2012 - NOV 05, 2012
Spotlight Youth Theater
Rockford, IL United States
Spotlight Youth Theater Rockford, IL United States
APR 25, 2025 - MAY 04, 2025
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
Kalamazoo, MI United States
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Kalamazoo, MI United States
MAY 23, 2024 - MAY 23, 2024
The Hun School Of Princeton
Princeton, NJ United States
The Hun School Of Princeton Princeton, NJ United States
No professional productions.

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