The Call Is Places SEASON. Welcome from Artistic Director Joseph Haj. Romeo and Juliet September 9 October 28, 2017 Wurtele Thrust Stage

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "The Call Is Places SEASON. Welcome from Artistic Director Joseph Haj. Romeo and Juliet September 9 October 28, 2017 Wurtele Thrust Stage"

Transcription

1 The Call Is Places SEASON Romeo and Juliet September 9 October 28, 2017 Watch on the Rhine September 30 November 5, 2017 A Christmas Carol November 14 December 30, 2017 Blithe Spirit November 25, 2017 January 14, 2018 Indecent February 17 March 24, 2018 Familiar March 10 April 14, 2018 Welcome from Artistic Director Joseph Haj Dear Friends, Welcome to the Guthrie s Season! We are thrilled to share this year s exceptional lineup of plays with you, and proud of the creative teams we have assembled for these shows. Our hope is that the work on our stages this season, from the mainstages to Level Nine and the Dowling Studio, will entertain, resonate and get us talking to each other. There can be no more auspicious way to start it all off than with one of William Shakespeare s most famous texts, a play with themes and characters so well known to us: Romeo and Juliet. While it is surely one of the greatest love stories ever told, our production is organized around Shakespeare s stunningly compressed timeline. The entire story, the entire scope of events, all occur in less than a week. The play is written in the rhythms of a teenager s mind. There are so many times that, if only someone could slow it down and think through things for a minute, a better decision could be made. And while we can certainly point to the teenage mind s lack of perspective as one tragic spark in R & J, the blame for what goes awry also lies at the feet of the adult characters, who, though they try their best, utterly fail the young people of the play. Guess Who s Coming to Dinner April 7 May 27, 2018 An Enemy of the People April 28 June 3, 2018 West Side Story June 16 August 26, 2018 The Legend of Georgia McBride July 14 August 26, 2018 Visit guthrietheater.org for additional productions and play descriptions. I am immensely grateful to the astounding R & J creative team for their collaboration. I am also profoundly grateful to the Guthrie staff, as well as the Guthrie s donors whose hard work and generosity are making it possible for 7,000 Minneapolis and St. Paul high school students to attend this show at no cost to them or their schools. The Guthrie s education and community outreach programs continue to expand in exciting ways, and we feel lucky to be partnering with so many students, teachers and community innovators. We hope you enjoy the show! Yours, PHOTO: JOSEPH HAJ (HEIDI BOHNENKAMP) 1 \ GUTHRIE THEATER

2 Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Sponsored by Cast in order of appearance The Guthrie Theater s production is part of Shakespeare in American Communities, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. The Guthrie gratefully recognizes the W. Duncan and Nivin MacMillan Foundation as Platinum Producers, Marilyn Carlson Nelson as Producer, and David & Pat Drew as Associate Producers of Romeo and Juliet. Setting Various locations in Verona, Italy. Briefly in Mantua. Run Time Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission People of Verona Jason Paul Andrews, Fernanda Badeo, Jared M. Beebe, Gabrielle Dominique, Michael Hertenstein, Kiko Laureano, Molly McGuire, Connor O Brien, Cameron Reeves, Missy Watson PRINCE OF VERONA POTPAN, servant to the Capulets GREGORY, servant to the Capulets BALTHASAR, servant to Romeo TYBALT, nephew to Lady Capulet BENVOLIO, cousin to Romeo LORD CAPULET LADY CAPULET LADY MONTAGUE ROMEO MONTAGUE PARIS, suitor to Juliet NURSE JULIET CAPULET MERCUTIO, friend to Romeo FRIAR LAWRENCE FRIAR JOHN APOTHECARY PARIS PAGE Bill McCallum* Corey Farrell Damian Leverett Jason Rojas* Stan Demidoff* Lamar Jefferson* Andrew Weems* Shá Cage* Charity Jones* Ryan-James Hatanaka* John Catron* Candace Barrett Birk* Kate Eastman* Kelsey Didion* James A. Williams* Damian Leverett Stan Demidoff* Corey Farrell *Member of Actors Equity Association Student in the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Actor Training Program 2 \ GUTHRIE THEATER

3 Understudies Sam Bardwell* (Balthasar/Paris), John Catron* (Mercutio), Bob Davis* (Prince of Verona/Friar Lawrence), Corey Farrell (Benvolio/Apothecary), Austin Fisher (Potpan/Paris Page), Cathleen Fuller* (Nurse), Bill McCallum* (Lord Capulet), Ashley Rose Montondo* (Juliet), Michelle O Neill* (Lady Capulet/ Lady Montague), Daniel Piering (Gregory/ Friar John), Jason Rojas*(Tybalt/ Romeo Montague) Understudies never substitute for performers unless announced prior to the performance. Acknowledgments The Guthrie extends a very special thanks to Tony Vierling for his contribution to this production. The Guthrie s rush line is made possible with support from Target. Delta Air Lines is the Official Airline of the Guthrie Theater. Creative Team DIRECTOR CHOREOGRAPHER SCENIC DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER LIGHTING DESIGNER SOUND DESIGNER COMPOSER DRAMATURG VOCAL COACH FIGHT DIRECTOR STAGE MANAGER ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CASTING CONSULTANT DESIGN ASSISTANTS DANCE CAPTAIN FIGHT CAPTAIN Joseph Haj Linda Talcott Lee Anna Louizos Jennifer Moeller Josh Epstein Vincent Olivieri Victor Zupanc Carla Steen Jill Walmsley Zager Kara Wooten Justin Hossle* Katie Hawkinson* Daisuke Kawachi McCorkle Casting, Ltd. Polly Bilski (costumes) Ryan Connealy (lighting) Reid Rejsa (sound associate) Kelsey Didion* Bill McCallum* INTERN Gina Musto (literary) Romeo and Juliet set model by Scenic Designer Anna Louizos 3 \ GUTHRIE THEATER

4 THE PLAYWRIGHT William Shakespeare was born in 1564 to John and Mary Arden Shakespeare and raised in Stratfordupon-Avon, Warwickshire, in England s West Country. Much of the information about him comes from official documents such as wills, legal documents and court records. There are also contemporary references to him and his writing. In all, while much of the biographical information is sketchy and incomplete, for a person of his class, as the son of a town alderman, quite a lot of information is available. Young Shakespeare would have attended the Stratford grammar school, where he would have learned to read and write not only English, but also a lot of Latin and some Greek. In 1582, at age 18, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, and the couple would have three children, Susanna in 1583 and twins Hamnet and Judith in After an eight-year gap where Shakespeare s activity is not known, he appeared in London by 1592 and quickly began to make a name for himself as a prolific playwright. He stayed in London for about 20 years, becoming increasingly successful in his work as an actor, writer and shareholder in his acting company. Retirement took him back to Stratford to lead the life of a country gentleman. His son Hamnet died at age 11, but both daughters were married, Susanna to Dr. John Hall, and Judith to Thomas Quiney. Shakespeare died in Stratford on what is thought to be his birthday, April 23, in He is buried in the parish church, where his grave can be seen to this day. His known body of work includes at least 37 plays, 100 long poems and 154 sonnets. 4 \ GUTHRIE THEATER

5 PLAY FEATURE Backstory: Romeo and Juliet (Warning: Spoilers Ahead!) Romeo and Juliet may be the greatest, most well-known love story ever told and the Prince pretty much gives away the ending at the top of the show but we understand that even Shakespeare s most popular works can sometimes be tricky to follow. So, for your convenience, Guthrie dramaturg extraordinaire Carla Steen offers the following plot synopsis. We promise she won t be offended if you choose not to read it and instead skip right to the next section where we highlight some intriguing aspects of our production. Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona, where the rival houses of Capulet and Montague have a longstanding feud that leads to fights in the streets. Following the latest brawl, the Prince decrees a penalty of death for whoever next breaks the peace. Romeo, a Montague pining in unrequited love for Rosaline, jumps at the chance to crash a party at the Capulet house when he learns Rosaline is to be there. At the party, Romeo sees Juliet, the daughter of Capulet, and it is love at first sight for both of them. Later that night, he climbs the orchard wall to talk with Juliet beneath the balcony outside her bedchamber. With the help of Juliet s Nurse and Romeo s friend and confessor Friar Lawrence, and hoping to mend the families division, the two secretly marry the following day, but their happiness does not last long. Juliet s hotheaded cousin Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel, and when Romeo refuses to fight his new kinsman, Romeo s friend Mercutio faces Tybalt and is killed. Shocked into anger and revenge, Romeo kills Tybalt, for which he is banished from the city after spending only a single night with his new bride. Apparently divided forever, the two young people take desperate action to overcome the forces that keep them apart, but mistimed communication leads to an unfortunate and deadly end. Thanks, Carla! Romeo and Juliet, like all of Shakespeare s plays, lives in the public domain, which means the script isn t under copyright, which means theater artists are free to edit and set the play however and wherever they desire (Romeo and Juliet in Space? Google it. It happened.) Here s a look at some of the creative team s choices for the Guthrie s R & J, all of which, thankfully, take place right here on Earth. THE CASTING OF MERCUTIO Traditionally, the pivotal role of Romeo s good friend is cast as a guy. In our production, the super-talented Kelsey Didion plays Mercutio, and pronouns have been changed to reflect that choice. Why? Guthrie Associate Producer Lauren Keating sums it up succinctly: Kelsey was the best actor who auditioned for the role. Carla adds: Mercutio is often considered one of Shakespeare s best creations. So you want someone who can do him/her justice. And with Kelsey in the role, it sets up a really interesting contrast between Mercutio as a young woman about town and Juliet as a young woman about town very different perspectives of femininity. THE SET AND COSTUMES Director Joseph Haj wants the play to move swiftly, reinforcing that the entire story takes place in less than a week. Having the set rotate on a turntable helps drive the action forward. The clock tower is also a key set piece symbolizing the swiftness of time, and it marks out the center of Verona, the public gathering place. Costume designer Jennifer Moeller dresses the cast in contemporary garb that creates visual tension between the traditional set (representing the older generation) and the young people who are living their lives against this backdrop of history and familial baggage. PHOTO: ROMEO AND JULIET COSTUME SKETCHES BY JENNIFER MOELLER 5 \ GUTHRIE THEATER

6 PLAY FEATURE Interview with Joseph Haj, director Could you describe the world where our production of Romeo and Juliet takes place? Typically, a director and design team will choose to narrowly marry the different design elements (costumes, set, lights, sound, etc.) into the same time period or a very similar aesthetic. However, with our production we wanted to focus on the young characters who are trapped in this ancient, civil strife and who are also trapped in their parents world and, like young people everywhere, all they want is to be out of or change that world. So we decided on a set akin to many villages and towns in Italy today, which are so many centuries old with ancient architecture, and to juxtapose that with the costumes, which are much more modern. How do those themes play out on stage? There isn t a play of Shakespeare s that s as much written for young people as this play is. There is an impulsiveness to the rhythms that mirrors the impulsiveness of the teenage mind. I directed Romeo and Juliet several times as a young person, and I only saw the story through the young people s eyes. Now, as a grown person, I look at R & J and I recognize how badly the adults in the play fail these kids. The parents on both sides, the nurse, the Friar, all working from best intentions, fail these young people entirely. This has led me to relate the themes of the play to a mature generation that s out of sync with their kids. Even though it s billed as a tragedy, more than half of the play operates as a romantic comedy. When it tips into tragedy, both Romeo and Juliet become more and more isolated from the adults. Especially in Juliet s case, her parents threaten to disown her, her nurse acquiesces and advises Juliet to wed Paris, leaving absent everyone who can offer maturity in the way of perspective counsel. Does this mirror the parent/ teenager dynamic you know from being a parent of a teenager yourself? As a parent of a teenager I can relate to the challenge of the adults in the play. I think these parents love their kids, but they just don t know them, a sentiment echoed by many parents today. But there comes a point as our children move into adolescence when the list of problems you can solve for them grows shorter and shorter. We watch them withdraw in a good way, and you hopefully help them establish their independence. However, it is challenging because they also have secret worlds that you are no longer invited to participate in. So I think a lot of those themes course through the play. How does the rivalry between the two families, the Capulets and the Montagues, come across in our production? At the very top of the play, the Prologue tells us that there s an ancient, civil brawl that these two families participate in. Our production extends that brawl to the whole town, which has chosen sides. And we are led to believe that this hatred goes back generations. So it s entirely possible that the people involved in this civil strife don t actually remember or know the source of it, which is an idea re-enforced by Shakespeare since he chooses not to mention what the cause was. It just exists. So you have these inherited, passed down, deeply installed hatreds that come through family traditions and are hard to break. And in the midst of that turmoil, these two kids, each from the opposite side, fall in love with one another. We hope, together as an audience, that they can somehow bridge this divide. We love them and we care about them and we want them to be together forever. But can their love survive the great chasm between their families? That s ultimately the question. PHOTO: KERI PICKETT 6 \ GUTHRIE THEATER

Shakespeare s. Romeo & Juliet

Shakespeare s. Romeo & Juliet Shakespeare s Romeo & Juliet William Shakespeare Born in April 1564 Born in Stratford-upon- Avon His parents: John Shakespeare and Mary Arden At age 18, married Anne Hathaway William Shakespeare Had 3

More information

Nicolas ROMEO AND JULIET WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE : Ppppppp

Nicolas ROMEO AND JULIET WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE : Ppppppp Nicolas WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE : ROMEO AND JULIET Ppppppp Summary Summary 1 Shakespeare s Biography...2 Juliet s Biography.....3 Romeo s Biography..4 Favourites Quotes....5-6 Favourite Scene 7 Summary of

More information

Reader s Log Romeo & Juliet

Reader s Log Romeo & Juliet Reader s Log Romeo & Juliet Name: Act: I Scene: i Capulet and Montague servants joke around about fighting and enticing the others to fight Capulet and Montague households fight Prince stops the fight

More information

Background Notes. William Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet

Background Notes. William Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet Background Notes William Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare: A brief biography Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon, England to an upper/ middle class family. Shakespeare:

More information

Characters of Romeo and Juliet

Characters of Romeo and Juliet Characters of Romeo and Juliet 1. Make a flashcard for each character. Starting with the Capulets and Montagues. 2. Write the name of the character on the front 3. Write their description on the back 4.

More information

Romeo and Juliet. For the next two hours, we will watch the story of their doomed love and their parents' anger,

Romeo and Juliet. For the next two hours, we will watch the story of their doomed love and their parents' anger, Prologue Original Text Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the

More information

Romeo & Juliet Notes

Romeo & Juliet Notes Romeo & Juliet Notes The Basics Written about 1595 Considered a About lovers from feuding families: The Montagues and The Capulets Setting: The play/story takes place over the course of days. o Starts

More information

DISCUSSION: Not all the characters listed above are used in Glendale Centre

DISCUSSION: Not all the characters listed above are used in Glendale Centre Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these

More information

Romeo and Juliet Study Guide

Romeo and Juliet Study Guide Romeo and Juliet Study Guide Please answer all questions in complete sentences, and be sure to answer all parts of the question. The Prologue 1. In what city does the play take place? 2. What does the

More information

Romeo and Juliet: A Digital Folio

Romeo and Juliet: A Digital Folio Romeo and Juliet: A Digital Folio March 28,2014 Volume 1, Issue 1 Othello Academy Publishing, 6524 E. MacBeth Ave., Denmark, AZ 84140 www.oap.org billyshakes@oap.org 555-767-8786 Inside this Issue 1. Background

More information

Romeo & Juliet A Requiem

Romeo & Juliet A Requiem Romeo & Juliet A Requiem RELAXED PERFORMANCE PRE-VISIT STORIES prologue The play takes place a year after Romeo and Juliet s death. Their stories are being retold and are being acted out by their families

More information

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in He married Anne Hathaway when he was 18. Shakespeare went to London to work as an actor

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in He married Anne Hathaway when he was 18. Shakespeare went to London to work as an actor William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. He married Anne Hathaway when he was 18. Shakespeare went to London to work as an actor and playwright around 1592. He died

More information

Study Guide English 9 Cast of Characters: whose side? Role in the play

Study Guide English 9 Cast of Characters: whose side? Role in the play Romeo & Juliet Morris Study Guide English 9 Cast of Characters: whose side? Role in the play Montague or Capulet? Romeo Juliet Lord and Lady Montague Lord and Lady Capulet Mercutio Benvolio Tybalt Nurse

More information

Essay Planner. Journal # 30: Love Have you or a friend ever been in love? What advice did you give/receive? Can teenagers even be in love?

Essay Planner. Journal # 30: Love Have you or a friend ever been in love? What advice did you give/receive? Can teenagers even be in love? Step 1 Take out your homework. Step 2 Read today s title/ objective Essay Planner TITLE: Intro to Shakespeare continued! A Day: 2/8/17 B Day: 2/9/17 Step 3 Journal Journal # 30: Love Have you or a friend

More information

Teacher. Romeo and Juliet. "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Page 1

Teacher. Romeo and Juliet. What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Page 1 Name Teacher Period Romeo and Juliet "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Page 1 Who is to Blame? Throughout this unit, it will be your job to decide who

More information

Romeo and Juliet. a Play and Film Study Guide. Teacher s Book

Romeo and Juliet. a Play and Film Study Guide. Teacher s Book Romeo and Juliet a Play and Film Study Guide Teacher s Book Romeo and Juliet a Play and Film Study Guide This study guide was written for students with pre-intermediate to intermediate level English.

More information

William Shakespeare "The Bard"

William Shakespeare The Bard William Shakespeare "The Bard" Biography "To be, or not to be? That is the question." Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon Parents came from money Married Anne Hathaway (26) when he was 18 yrs. old Had

More information

Romeo and Juliet Chapter Questions

Romeo and Juliet Chapter Questions Romeo and Juliet Chapter Questions Act 1, Scene 1 1. Based on this first scene, what can you determine about Benvolio=s character? 2. How does Tybalt=s personality different from Benvolio=s? 3. Who is

More information

ACT 1. Montague and his wife have not seen their son Romeo for quite some time and decide to ask Benvolio where he could be.

ACT 1. Montague and his wife have not seen their son Romeo for quite some time and decide to ask Benvolio where he could be. Play summary Act 1 Scene 1: ACT 1 A quarrel starts between the servants of the two households. Escalus, the prince of Verona, has already warned them that if they should fight in the streets again they

More information

Act I--Romeo and Juliet. Lady Capulet: Lord Capulet: Prince: Mercutio: Lord Montague: Romeo:

Act I--Romeo and Juliet. Lady Capulet: Lord Capulet: Prince: Mercutio: Lord Montague: Romeo: Act I--Romeo and Juliet Sampson: Gregory: Abram: Benvolio: Tybalt: Officer: Lady Capulet: Lord Capulet: Prince: Mercutio: Lord Montague: Romeo: Paris: Juliet: servant: Nurse: 1st servingman: 2nd servingman:

More information

ROMEO & JULIET - ACT SUMMARIES

ROMEO & JULIET - ACT SUMMARIES ACT ONE It is Sunday, and the streets of Verona are busy. Two Capulet servants, Sampson and Gregory, are teasing each other quite rudely and as early as the seventh line mention how much they hate a rival

More information

Scene How does Juliet demonstrate that she is a dutiful daughter?

Scene How does Juliet demonstrate that she is a dutiful daughter? R ome o and Juliet Act I Prologue 1. Where does this story take place? 2. How does Shakespeare describe Romeo and Juliet? 3. What does that mean in terms of their final destiny? Who or what is in control?

More information

ROMEO AND JULIET FINAL TEST STUDY GUIDE 8 th Grade Ms. Frazier

ROMEO AND JULIET FINAL TEST STUDY GUIDE 8 th Grade Ms. Frazier ROMEO AND JULIET FINAL TEST STUDY GUIDE 8 th Grade Ms. Frazier 1. In the Prologue, the is the voice that gives us the background for the play. a) Chorus b) Characters c) Narrator d) Main Character 2. This

More information

Romeo and Juliet Scene Performances

Romeo and Juliet Scene Performances Romeo and Juliet Scene Performances Evaluated Objectives: Perform (don't read) a scene from Romeo & Juliet. Language: o Either modernize and update the language so that it is comprehensible to a teenager

More information

Group Work Activity: Finishing Up Romeo and Juliet

Group Work Activity: Finishing Up Romeo and Juliet Group Work Activity: Finishing Up Romeo and Juliet Group Names: Directions: 1) Read through these directions carefully as a group. You must complete each step below as a group. 2) As a group, review the

More information

An Introduction to: William Shakespeare

An Introduction to: William Shakespeare An Introduction to: William Shakespeare 1564-1616 What do we know about his upbringing? He was born on April 23, 1564 in the What do we know about town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England. his upbringing?

More information

An Introduction to: William Shakespeare

An Introduction to: William Shakespeare An Introduction to: William Shakespeare 1564-1616 William Shakespeare What do we know about his upbringing? William Shakespeare He was born on April 23, 1564 in the What do we know about town of Stratford-upon-Avon,

More information

ROMEO AND JULIET Study Questions

ROMEO AND JULIET Study Questions Name Hr. ROMEO AND JULIET Study Questions Directions: Answer the following questions as completely as you can. ACT I ACT 1, SC. 1 1. What atmosphere (mood) does the prologue suggest will be most strongly

More information

2. What are the servants discussing in the opening of the play? 5. What suggests that Romeo is a man looking for someone to love?

2. What are the servants discussing in the opening of the play? 5. What suggests that Romeo is a man looking for someone to love? Name: Study Guide: Romeo and Juliet: Answer the following questions. Remember, on occasion, you may be allowed to use study guides on quizzes. I will also do study guide checks periodically for quiz grades,

More information

SHAKESPEARE ENG 1-2 (H)

SHAKESPEARE ENG 1-2 (H) SHAKESPEARE ENG 1-2 (H) SHAKESPEARE 101 Name: William Shakespeare Date of Birth: April 23, 1564 Place of Birth: Stra>ord-upon-Avon, England Educa5on: Grammar School Married: Anne Hathaway; 1582 Children:

More information

Romeo And Juliet Script Summary Tagalog

Romeo And Juliet Script Summary Tagalog Romeo And Juliet Script Summary Tagalog 1 / 6 2 / 6 3 / 6 Romeo And Juliet Script Summary Once inside, Romeo sees Juliet from a distance and instantly falls in love with her; he forgets about Rosaline

More information

Romeo And Juliet Study Guide Act 3

Romeo And Juliet Study Guide Act 3 Study Act 3 Free PDF ebook Download: Study Act 3 Download or Read Online ebook romeo and juliet study guide act 3 in PDF Format From The Best User Database This 'Romeo and Juliet' study guide forms the

More information

William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Important Terms

William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Important Terms William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Important Terms Born April 23, 1564 Stratford upon Avon Third of 8 children Parents were John and Mary No school record Much of Shakespeare s younger years remain a

More information

Wurtele Thrust Stage / Sept 9 Oct 28, Romeo and Juliet. by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE directed by JOSEPH HAJ PLAY GUIDE

Wurtele Thrust Stage / Sept 9 Oct 28, Romeo and Juliet. by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE directed by JOSEPH HAJ PLAY GUIDE Wurtele Thrust Stage / Sept 9 Oct 28, 2017 Romeo and Juliet by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE directed by JOSEPH HAJ PLAY GUIDE Inside THE PLAY Synopsis, Setting and Characters 3 Production History for Romeo and

More information

Romeo and Juliet. English 1 Packet. Name. Period

Romeo and Juliet. English 1 Packet. Name. Period Romeo and Juliet English 1 Packet Name Period 1 ROMEO AND JULIET PACKET The following questions should be used to guide you in your reading of the play and to insure that you recognize important parts

More information

Romeo & Juliet Study Guide Questions

Romeo & Juliet Study Guide Questions 1 Romeo & Juliet Study Guide Questions Prologue/Act 1 Act 1 Scene. 1 1. In which town is the play set? 2. How much does the prologue tell you about the plot of the play? 3. What does Sampson mean when

More information

PROLOGUE. ACT 1 SCENE 1 1. How does Shakespeare start the play so that he gains the attention of the groundlings?

PROLOGUE. ACT 1 SCENE 1 1. How does Shakespeare start the play so that he gains the attention of the groundlings? STUDY QUESTIONS FOR Romeo and Juliet The following questions should be used to guide you in your reading of the play and to insure that you recognize important parts of the play. PLEASE USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!.

More information

In which Romeo loves Juliet.

In which Romeo loves Juliet. to show him that there were many ladies in Verona who were even fairer than Rosaline. Compare her face with some that I shall show, and I will make thee think thy swan a crow, said Benvolio. In which Romeo

More information

eéåxé tçw ]âä xà by William Shakespeare

eéåxé tçw ]âä xà by William Shakespeare eéåxé tçw ]âä xà by William Shakespeare Scene 1. In a square in Verona. Playscript The Capulet family and the Montague family are great enemies. Two servants of the Capulet family are working when two

More information

ENGLISH 10 Romeo and Juliet McLean 2015 FINAL PROJECT

ENGLISH 10 Romeo and Juliet McLean 2015 FINAL PROJECT FINAL PROJECT In groups of 45 you will rewrite and adapt a scene from Romeo and Juliet to perform for the class at the end of the unit in a 5 7 minute skit. You are encouraged to be creative and try and

More information

William Shakespeare wrote during a period known as. In addition to being a prolific playwright, Shakespeare was also

William Shakespeare wrote during a period known as. In addition to being a prolific playwright, Shakespeare was also Questions and Responses Lesson Quiz Date: 7/18/2013 Subject: English I Level: High School Lesson: Shakespeare: Background #(8596) 1. [E113I01 HSLQ_E113I01_A] William Shakespeare wrote during a period known

More information

Romeo And Juliet Final Test Study Guide

Romeo And Juliet Final Test Study Guide Final Test Study Free PDF ebook Download: Final Test Study Download or Read Online ebook romeo and juliet final test study guide in PDF Format From The Best User Database After Romeo and Juliet were married,

More information

Test Review - Romeo & Juliet

Test Review - Romeo & Juliet Test Review - Romeo & Juliet Your test will come from the quizzes and class discussions over the plot of the play and information from this review sheet. Use your reading guide, vocabulary lists, quizzes,

More information

2. What do you think might have caused the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues?

2. What do you think might have caused the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues? Name: Teacher: Class: Date: - Before Reading Act I - 1. Define FAMILY: 2. Check all that apply: If my FAMILY had a feud (disagreement) with someone, I would be angry at them also. If a FAMILY member is

More information

Romeo and Juliet Week 1 William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet Week 1 William Shakespeare Name: Romeo and Juliet Week 1 William Shakespeare Day One- Five- Introduction to William Shakespeare Activity 2: Shakespeare in the Classroom (Day 4/5) Watch the video from the actors in Shakespeare in

More information

Romeo and Juliet Reading Questions

Romeo and Juliet Reading Questions Romeo and Juliet Reading Questions Act I Questions Prologue Scene I Scene II 1. What do we learn from the prologue? 2. What is the purpose of the prologue? 1. Describe the relationship that Gregory and

More information

Take out your Vocab wkst. Journal #14: Free Write -Write about anything you want!

Take out your Vocab wkst. Journal #14: Free Write -Write about anything you want! Step 1 Take out your homework. Step 2 Write down today s date and title. Step 3 Journal Take out your Vocab. 49-52 wkst. R&J Prologue 2/25/16 Journal #14: Free Write -Write about anything you want! Turn

More information

English Literature Romeo and Juliet

English Literature Romeo and Juliet AQA GCSE (9 1) English Literature Romeo and Juliet Sample unit Sch 2. o ol w no e-order Pr 49 * s pr i ce The most focused intervention support available for GCSE (9-1) English and English Literature.

More information

Exam: Romeo & Juliet

Exam: Romeo & Juliet Exam: Romeo & Juliet Student Name: Date: Period: Please read all directions carefully. This test is worth 50 points. Character identification (1 point each, 10 points possible): Write the name of the applicable

More information

DRAMA LESSONS BASED ON CLIL Created by Lykogiannaki Styliani

DRAMA LESSONS BASED ON CLIL Created by Lykogiannaki Styliani DRAMA LESSONS BASED ON CLIL Created by Lykogiannaki Styliani Content Subjects involved: 1. Introductory lesson to Ancient Greek. 2. Literature with focus on Drama. 3. Art painting. English Level: at least

More information

May 21, Act 1.notebook. Romeo and Juliet. Act 1, scene i

May 21, Act 1.notebook. Romeo and Juliet. Act 1, scene i Romeo and Juliet Act 1, scene i Throughout Romeo and Juliet, I would like for you to keep somewhat of a "writer's notebook" where you will write responses, thoughts etc. over the next couple of weeks.

More information

An Introduction to. Romeo and Juliet. Including fascinating information about. Elizabethan Theater. and. William Shakespeare

An Introduction to. Romeo and Juliet. Including fascinating information about. Elizabethan Theater. and. William Shakespeare An Introduction to Romeo and Juliet Including fascinating information about Elizabethan Theater and William Shakespeare What comes to mind when someone mentions seeing a play or going to the theater? Getting

More information

Please respond to the following in complete sentences on your own paper. Answers not in complete sentences will earn only partial credit.

Please respond to the following in complete sentences on your own paper. Answers not in complete sentences will earn only partial credit. Name Romeo and Juliet study guide Please respond to the following in complete sentences on your own paper. Answers not in complete sentences will earn only partial credit. ACT I, Scene i 1. Explain the

More information

Stripped Down Romeo and Juliet

Stripped Down Romeo and Juliet Stripped Down Romeo and Juliet A Shakespeare In The Ruins Study Guide 300 393 PORTAGE AVENUE WINNIPEG, MB R3B 3H6 204 957 1753 shakespeare@mts.net Dear Teachers, Thank you for including us as part of your

More information

Name: YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN AN EXTRA IF LOST Period:

Name: YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN AN EXTRA IF LOST Period: Study Guide Questions Name: YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN AN EXTRA IF LOST Period: Act I, i 1. Why do Sampson and Gregory fight with the Montague s men? 2 2. Benvolio and Tybalt come upon servants fighting. Contrast

More information

Romeo And Juliet Act 3 Test

Romeo And Juliet Act 3 Test Act 3 Test Free PDF ebook Download: Act 3 Test Download or Read Online ebook romeo and juliet act 3 test in PDF Format From The Best User Guide Database After Romeo and Juliet were married, even though

More information

7. Describe the Montague boys both their physical appearances and their actions.

7. Describe the Montague boys both their physical appearances and their actions. Romeo and Juliet Act I Film Guide Name: 1. What does Gregory say moves him to fight? 2. Then, who does Gregory say that the true fight is between? Thus from my lips, by thine my sin is purged. 3. What

More information

Romeo and Juliet Study Guide. From Forth the Fatal Loins of These Two Foes

Romeo and Juliet Study Guide. From Forth the Fatal Loins of These Two Foes From Forth the Fatal Loins of These Two Foes In the most famous love story of all time, two teenagers from feuding families meet and fall in love on the streets of Verona. Romeo, the son of Montague, and

More information

Romeo & Juliet. What does Alike bewitched by the charm of looks express?

Romeo & Juliet. What does Alike bewitched by the charm of looks express? Act II Prologue: Act II begins with another Prologue in the form of a which provides the audience with a preview of what is to come. It states that the shallow love that Romeo had for Rosaline has been

More information

Complete all the questions and tasks in green.

Complete all the questions and tasks in green. English and Juliet Spring Term Assessment For the assessment, you ll need to revise: Year 9 Revision Guide The plot of and Juliet The features of a tragedy/tragic hero The characters of the play The context

More information

CHARACTERS. ESCALUS, Prince of Verona. PARIS, a young nobleman LORD MONTAGUE LORD CAPULET. ROMEO, the Montagues son. MERCUTIO, Romeo s friend

CHARACTERS. ESCALUS, Prince of Verona. PARIS, a young nobleman LORD MONTAGUE LORD CAPULET. ROMEO, the Montagues son. MERCUTIO, Romeo s friend 74 CHARACTERS ESCALUS, Prince of Verona PARIS, a young nobleman LORD MONTAGUE LORD, the Montagues son MERCUTIO, Romeo s friend, Romeo s cousin, Juliet s cousin FATHER LAWRENCE, a priest FATHER JOHN, Father

More information

Shakespeare into Writing: Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare into Writing: Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare into Writing: Romeo and Juliet Resource pack Developed by Emily Clifford and Jackie Tait Contents Production photographs from NT productions of Romeo and Juliet (in 6 groups) Plot summary (in

More information

Romeo And Juliet For Kids Shakespeare Can Be Fun

Romeo And Juliet For Kids Shakespeare Can Be Fun We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with romeo and juliet for

More information

Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1:

Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1: Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1: Vocabulary: colliers - valiant - pernicious adversary tyrannous Where does Scene 1 take place: Sampson Gregory Abram Balthasar Benvolio Tybalt Officer Capulet/Lady Capulet

More information

VOCABULARY MATCHING: Use each answer in the right-hand column only once. Four answers will not be used.

VOCABULARY MATCHING: Use each answer in the right-hand column only once. Four answers will not be used. VOCABULARY MATCHING: Use each answer in the right-hand column only once. Four answers will not be used. 1. Sonnet 2. Iambic Pentameter 3. Romeo 4. Juliet 5. Prologue 6. Pun 7. Verona 8. Groundlings 9.

More information

Essay Organization. How to structure an essay

Essay Organization. How to structure an essay Essay Organization How to structure an essay Introductory paragraph First paragraph 1. Hook 2. Background + summary 3. Thesis (last!) Introduction What does a man have to be like to earn the nickname Prince

More information

Romeo & Juliet s Unofficial, Unnecessary Sequel

Romeo & Juliet s Unofficial, Unnecessary Sequel Romeo & Juliet s Unofficial, Unnecessary Sequel By Edward J. Thomas Performance Rights It is an infringement of the federal copyright law to copy or reproduce this script in any manner or to perform this

More information

Differentiation of Study Guides

Differentiation of Study Guides Differentiation of Study Guides Evidence of Learning: During our Romeo and Juliet unit, each student may decide how he or she wants to demonstrate his or her learning of the five different acts. No matter

More information

Intro to R&J 4/1/15. Welcome Work: LO: Do I understand the historical context of Shakespeare?

Intro to R&J 4/1/15. Welcome Work: LO: Do I understand the historical context of Shakespeare? Intro to R&J 4/1/15 LO: Do I understand the historical context of Shakespeare? Welcome Work: Label your piece of paper with the title, date, and LO. Complete a brainstorm of all the words you think of

More information

Romeo And Juliet Quiz Act 5 Holt

Romeo And Juliet Quiz Act 5 Holt Quiz Act 5 Holt Free PDF ebook Download: Quiz Act 5 Holt Download or Read Online ebook romeo and juliet quiz act 5 holt in PDF Format From The Best User Guide Database The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

More information

Prologue. Vocabulary: mutiny - strife, rivalry. piteous - passionate. Questions: 1. What is the purpose of the Prologue?

Prologue. Vocabulary: mutiny - strife, rivalry. piteous - passionate. Questions: 1. What is the purpose of the Prologue? Prologue Vocabulary: mutiny - strife, rivalry piteous - passionate Questions: 1. What is the purpose of the Prologue? Prologue (answers) Expository Information Setting - Verona, Italy Background/history

More information

Escalus: Paris: Montague and. Capulet:

Escalus: Paris: Montague and. Capulet: Escalus: The Prince of Verona, his continued annoyance with the ongoing feud between the Capulet and Montague families leads him to warn both families that further fighting between the two will be punished

More information

Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet Study Guide

Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet Study Guide Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet Study Free PDF ebook Download: Tragedy Of Study Download or Read Online ebook tragedy of romeo and juliet study guide in PDF Format From The Best User Database Romeo and Juliet:

More information

Romeo and Juliet - Comprehension Questions

Romeo and Juliet - Comprehension Questions An 22411 Romeo and Juliet - Comprehension Questions Prologue 1) a) Define the term prologue. b) Why is a prologue at the beginning of a play so important? c) What important information does Shakespeare

More information

Act III The Downfall

Act III The Downfall Act III The Downfall Scene I A plague o'both your houses [pg. 123] O, I am fortune's fool! [pg. 125] This scene is a reminder to the audience that Romeo and Juliet's lives/love affair is occurring in a

More information

Romeo and Juliet Character List

Romeo and Juliet Character List Romeo and Juliet Character List Romeo Sixteen-year-old Romeo Montague falls in love with Juliet Capulet at a masquerade, thus igniting their tragic affair. Romeo is defined by a self-indulgent melancholy

More information

1. In which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town exists? (Yes, this is a real place on our planet.)

1. In which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town exists? (Yes, this is a real place on our planet.) Prologue/Act 1, Sc. 1 1. In which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town exists? (Yes, this is a real place on our planet.) STUDY QUESTIONS Record your answers on a separate sheet

More information

William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Act V Scene i

William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Act V Scene i Act V Scene i Balthasar, Romeo's servant, travels to Mantua with the ghastly news of Juliet's untimely death. Gently, he tells Romeo of her burial in the family tomb. As Romeo listens, tortured with grief,

More information

Transforming S hakespeare: R omeo and J uliet Year level: 9 Unit of work contributed by Carolyn McMurtrie, Cobar High School, NSW

Transforming S hakespeare: R omeo and J uliet Year level: 9 Unit of work contributed by Carolyn McMurtrie, Cobar High School, NSW Transforming S hakespeare: R omeo and J uliet Year level: 9 Unit of work contributed by Carolyn McMurtrie, Cobar High School, NSW On the stage of the Globe Theatre, London, 2004. With permission of K Field.

More information

ROMEO AND JULIET PARTNER ASSIGNMENT NAMES

ROMEO AND JULIET PARTNER ASSIGNMENT NAMES ROMEO AND JULIET PARTNER ASSIGNMENT NAMES A. Make a web for each of the families ( including servants) as well as a category for Other - people who are not related/connected to either family. On the lines

More information

Coloring Pages Romeo And Juliet

Coloring Pages Romeo And Juliet Coloring Pages Romeo And Juliet Free PDF ebook Download: Coloring Pages Download or Read Online ebook coloring pages romeo and juliet in PDF Format From The Best User Guide Database After Romeo and Juliet

More information

This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals

This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals EAL Nexus resource Romeo and Juliet Connect 4 Subject: English Age

More information

Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare. 1 st Prologue 1. The prologue is a, a popular form of verse when the play was written in 1595.

Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare. 1 st Prologue 1. The prologue is a, a popular form of verse when the play was written in 1595. Name English I- Period Date Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare 1 st Prologue 1. The prologue is a, a popular form of verse when the play was written in 1595. 2. It was performed by the which plays

More information

TEACHER S PET PUBLICATIONS. PUZZLE PACK for Romeo And Juliet based on the play by William Shakespeare

TEACHER S PET PUBLICATIONS. PUZZLE PACK for Romeo And Juliet based on the play by William Shakespeare TEACHER S PET PUBLICATIONS PUZZLE PACK for Romeo And Juliet based on the play by William Shakespeare Puzzle Pack Written By William T. Collins 2005 Teacher s Pet Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

More information

Romeo And Juliet Study Guide Answers Act 2

Romeo And Juliet Study Guide Answers Act 2 ROMEO AND JULIET STUDY GUIDE ANSWERS ACT 2 PDF - Are you looking for romeo and juliet study guide answers act 2 Books? Now, you will be happy that at this time romeo and juliet study guide answers act

More information

1. They fight with them because they were for opposing families and that's just what enemies do.

1. They fight with them because they were for opposing families and that's just what enemies do. KEY / Notes 1. They fight with them because they were for opposing families and that's just what enemies do. 2. "Contrast" means "tell the differences." BENVOLIO: tries to STOP the fighting and resume

More information

Teacher s Pet Publications

Teacher s Pet Publications Teacher s Pet Publications a unique educational resource company since 1989 To: Professional Language Arts Teachers From: Dr. James Scott, Teacher s Pet Publications Subject: Teacher s Pet Puzzle Packs

More information

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Name: Period: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare Are Romeo and Juliet driven by love or lust? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday STANDARDS READING SKILLS FOR LITERATURE: Inferences

More information

We ve reached the end!!!

We ve reached the end!!! Name Date Period # Romeo & Juliet Act 5 Act 5 Timeline: For never was a story of more woe We ve reached the end!!! Things are happening very fast, with the events thus far spanning just days. Act 1 Sunday.

More information

By William Shakespeare. Adapted by Eric L. Magnus. Performance Rights

By William Shakespeare. Adapted by Eric L. Magnus. Performance Rights By William Shakespeare Adapted by Eric L. Magnus Performance Rights To copy this text is an infringement of the federal copyright law as is to perform this play without royalty payment. All rights are

More information

```````````````````````````````````````````````````````

``````````````````````````````````````````````````````` ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Adapted for Splats by Leigh Farrant V 2.0 Prologue All groups stand facing the stage area. Each group creates a tableau for their section of the

More information

Tragedy Thematic Unit Includes

Tragedy Thematic Unit Includes Introduction This thematic unit focuses on the works of William Shakespeare. We will do a briefing on his life. He basically wrote plays that dealt with historical accounts, comedies, and tragedies. He

More information

Romeo and Juliet: WHOOSH!

Romeo and Juliet: WHOOSH! Romeo and Juliet: Once upon a time in the city of Verona, there were two great families: the Capulets and the Montagues. On one side of the city lived Lord Capulet, who was rich and powerful. He lived

More information

Literacy Strategies: Writing to think about concepts Representing learning with graphic organizers and presentations

Literacy Strategies: Writing to think about concepts Representing learning with graphic organizers and presentations Unit Title/Topic: Romeo and Juliet Subject: Yearlong English 9 Target Grade Level: 9 Lessons 1-3 Estimated Time per Lesson: 70 minutes Standards: 9-10.RL.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and

More information

Three Watson Irvine, CA Web site:

Three Watson Irvine, CA Web site: Three Watson Irvine, CA 92618-2767 Web site: www.sdlback.com Copyright 2006 by Saddleback Educational Publishing. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means,

More information

Romeo and Juliet Exam

Romeo and Juliet Exam Romeo and Juliet Exam Name Matching: Match the character to the correct description. 1. Tybalt A. He agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet 2. Juliet B. She dies grieving for her son, Romeo 3. Prince C. Sends

More information

Romeo And Juliet Study Guide Answers Teacher Web File Type

Romeo And Juliet Study Guide Answers Teacher Web File Type Romeo And Juliet Study Guide Answers Teacher Web File Type We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer,

More information

PART A MULTIPLE CHOICE (21 points) Circle the entire answer of each multiple choice question

PART A MULTIPLE CHOICE (21 points) Circle the entire answer of each multiple choice question Name: ROMEO AND JULIET TEST Please answer all questions in pencil or blue pen. Be sure to read all questions and instruction thoroughly. When you have finished hand in your test and work on any missing

More information

English I grade 9. Romeo and Juliet Unit Exam. Student Name:

English I grade 9. Romeo and Juliet Unit Exam. Student Name: English I grade 9 Romeo and Juliet Unit Exam Student Name: Date: Part One: Multiple Choice: 2 points each Circle the letter of the correct answer. 1 Where does the play take place? A. London, England B.

More information

Romeo and Juliet Act I p Vocabulary-write an original sentence that demonstrates the meaning for each word.

Romeo and Juliet Act I p Vocabulary-write an original sentence that demonstrates the meaning for each word. Romeo and Juliet Act I p. 181-206 Vocabulary-write an original sentence that demonstrates the meaning for each word. 1. foe n. enemy 2. grove n. small group of trees 3. nourished adj. fed 4. beauteous

More information