At PlayShakespeare.com we'd like to make your visit as friendly and informative as possible.

PlayShakespeare.com is a free site. However, some of the site features and content are for registered users. Registration is easy and free. Click here to register.

Registering is easy and free. Registering gets you the following benefits:

1. Access to our Document Library, a resource for hard-to-find items, foreign language versions, scholarly papers and other helpful documents.
2. Access to First Folio versions of the plays as well as many quartos.
3. Ability to post questions and engage in discussions on our forum.
4. Access to our library of searchable monologues, including resources for scene study.
5. Access to full-play pages where you can read any of the plays all on a single page.

Plus, you get the ability to customize your personal profile and other perks. Click here to register now.

Can I use these texts for my performance?

Yes. All the plays on this site are covered under the GFDL and are freely usable. Find out more details here in our License.

How do I change my password?

Follow these steps:

1. Scroll down the the Member Menu in the left column.
2. Click on Your Profile.
3. Find the Edit menu at the top of the page and select Update Your Profile.
4. If not selected, click on the Contact Info tab and enter your new password.

In the forum, follow these steps:

1. Click on Profile in the forum menu at the top of the page.
2. Enter your new password.

Important: If you change your password in one area it will atuomatically updated in the other area so there's no need to do both.

How do I change my username?

You can't change your username.

I've lost my password. How do I log in?

Our automated system can send it to you. Click the Forgot Password? link or Forgot your Username? link in the left column and enter both your username and email address for it to be sent to you. The passwords are encrypted when stored so we can't tell you your password because we can't access it. Please contact us if you're not receiving the password recovery email.

I'd like to become a reviewer. How can I find out more information about it?

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to send a writing sample and receive more details.

I have a suggestion on how you can improve. Who can I tell?

You have two choices. You can either visit our suggestion forum and post your ideas for discussion there.

I have a question that wasn't answered here. Who can I ask?

You have two choices. You can either visit our suggestion forum and post your ideas for discussion there.