Romeo and Juliet Were Idiots
The girls are in "As You Like It" at Lincoln High and the director went with a traditional set and costume theme this time (2 years ago they went with an 80s rock theme for a different Shakepearean comedy). The girls are both lovely in floor length gowns with big sleeves and flower garlands. Hannah did not get the role that she wanted, but got a nice big role for her final play. Anna got several good scenes and a small paragraph - impressive for a freshman.
Shakespeare is of course the classic and it is what allows directors to play with costume and time and place. In the program for the play all of the actors who are members of the Thespian Society have an asterix by their name. The director, who has a sense of humor, made sure to put an asterix by Shakepeare's name. I found that to be funny.
The drama at home continues and I have been thinking of a modern adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" as told from the point of view of the parents. Hannah is Mercutio. Anna is Juliet. I am the Nurse. But this Nurse doesn't believe in star-crossed lover crap. She thinks that teenagers are dramatic and illogical and hormonal and that they need to get more sleep, be respectful of their parents, and eat healthy foods.
Juliet (texting): omg parents r so stooooooopid
Romeo (texting): i no!!!!!!!
Shakespeare is of course the classic and it is what allows directors to play with costume and time and place. In the program for the play all of the actors who are members of the Thespian Society have an asterix by their name. The director, who has a sense of humor, made sure to put an asterix by Shakepeare's name. I found that to be funny.
The drama at home continues and I have been thinking of a modern adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" as told from the point of view of the parents. Hannah is Mercutio. Anna is Juliet. I am the Nurse. But this Nurse doesn't believe in star-crossed lover crap. She thinks that teenagers are dramatic and illogical and hormonal and that they need to get more sleep, be respectful of their parents, and eat healthy foods.
Juliet (texting): omg parents r so stooooooopid
Romeo (texting): i no!!!!!!!
posted by Lea at 8:03 AM
5 Comments:
That Romeo and Juliet adaptation is hysterical! I'd read it, although I'd hate to be living it.
Justin, how would you stage texting? I was thinking a giant screen with projected text messages. Or maybe read aloud?
This is great, a joy to read.
UR so funny!
Yeah. I think reading it aloud or doing ito n a projector would be great! I'd go for reading aloud, though; then you've got the snotty attitude from the characters as well!
Oh, and I tagged you on today's blog. Hope you don't mind!
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