Twelfth Night

by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Don Fleming

Shipwrecked in Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a man and enters the service of Duke Orsino, who sends her to woo the mourning Lady Olivia. But Olivia falls for Viola’s male alter ego, Viola falls for Orsino, and chaos ensues. Mistaken identities, misplaced affections, and a surprise reunion lead to love, laughter, and a joyful ending in Shakespeare’s witty romantic comedy.

$12.00

Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Length: 60 minutes | Can be cut for competition
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 18 roles | Can be doubled for a cast of 11+

Full Details

Roles:

  • Olivia
  • Viola, a castaway
  • Maria, servant to Olivia
  • Orsino, Duke of Illyria
  • Sebastian, brother to Viola
  • Antonio, sea captain
  • Sea Captain, friend to Sebastian
  • Valentine
  • Curio
  • Sir Toby Belch, Olivia's uncle
  • Sir Andrew Aguecheek, suitor to Olivia
  • Malvolio, steward to Olivia
  • Fabian, servant to Olivia
  • Feste, a clown
  • Priest
  • First Officer
  • Second Officer
  • Servant

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

The following resources may be added to you license for an additional fee:
  • Logo/Media package

Don Fleming

Don Fleming produces the Summer Season of student productions for Seattle Children's Theatre. In that capacity. he has written many dramatic adaptations, including Julie of the Wolves, Treasure Island, The Golden Compass, Dracula, The Silver Chair, The Odyssey, Speak, and, most recently, Amazing Voyage, Fight School, and Stargirl. Summer Season shows he has directed include Little Shop of Horrors, Footloose, The Tempest, Pippin, As You Like It, Holes, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Prior to his tenure at SCT, he was a director of The Seattle Theatre Project and a member of the Merrie Japers medieval theatre troupe. Seattle Children's Theatre Drama School Summer Season began in 1985, and provides students with both a challenging rehearsal period and the opportunity to perform on the Charlotte Martin or Eve Alvord stages, with costumes, sets, props, sound, and lights provided by Seattle Children's Theatre's professional technical staff. The SCT Summer Season allows students in grades 4 through 12 to put their skills to work in a fun, professional, safe environment.

This script was originally developed for Seattle Children’s Theatre Summer Season, an acclaimed program in which student actors and theatre professionals come together to produce polished Play. The Summer Season inspired by classic works, were specifically written for students in grades 4 through 12 to develop acting and other theatrical skills.