The following script was originally created for a day camp held for middle school aged students. Using Jaques' speech in As You Like It as the foundation for the script, the piece explores the various stages that people may walk through during a lifetime. Each section explores either concepts in the monologue or specific scenes from one of Shakespeare's plays. Mixing the serious with the silly, students explore the humanity of Shakespeare's characters, as well as getting an introduction to some of his most famous plays. The original production used limited costumes and props, focusing on the...