Prep your students for the show book your pre or postshow. Romeo and juliet films, to show how the directors have adapted the. First performed around 1596, romeo and juliet has been adapted as a ballet, an opera, the musical west side story, and a dozen films. Summary of romeo and juliet shakespeare birthplace trust.
Berkeley california shakespeare theaters 25th anniversary season at the bruns amphitheater returns to the works of george bernard shaw with his sharply observed take on feminism, class. Photos kevin berne if you think youve seen william shakespeares romeo and juliet one too many times to see it once more, think again. Ayana workman as juliet and andrew veenstra as romeo in romeo and juliet at shakespeare theatre company. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes a pair of starcrossd lovers take their life. Scott suchman when the here and now places romeo into her life at her parents party, all bets are off. This exceptional retelling is worth reading for one reason. Romeo and juliet teachers guide cal shakes characters in romeo and juliet shakespeare theatre romeo and juliet characters teacher activities fun professor fin fun lol romeo and juliet teachers guide cal shakes free download as pdf file. Presented by fathom events, picturehouse entertainment, and the kenneth branagh theatre company in select cinemas, this modern take on shakespeares classic love story will be shown in highdefinition black and white and reunites the stars of branagh and rob ashfords film. The fearful passage of their deathmarkd love, and the continuance of their parents rage which, but their childrens end, nought could remove is now the two hours traffic of our stage. Joining bruce covilles earlier prose adaptations of shakespeares plays is this picture book treatment of the bards most popular work ever. Romeo and juliet act 2, scene 1 translation shakescleare. Romeo and juliet teachers guide cal shakes characters in. Romeo and juliet find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
But, youthful obtuseness aside, romeo and juliet is the ideal text to introduce shakespeare. The 37 plays, 154 sonnets and miscellaneous verse constitute the literary cornerstone of. A pair of starcrossd lovers take their life, whose misadventured piteous overthrows. Montague, heads of two houses at variance with each other capulet, heads of two houses at variance with each other old capulet, old man of the capulet family romeo, son to montague. Explore what it means to be a classical theater in the 21st century with outdoor summer shows and yearround programming.
Romeo and juliet teachers guide cal shakes characters. Romeo and juliet teachers guide cal shakes hosts three intensive summer theater programs focusing on shakespeare studies. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare cloze passages. The actors gang invites you to its 10th annual free shakespeareinthepark for families, saturdays and sundays at 11. Craig the 1914 oxford edition of the complete works of william shakespeare ranks among the most authoritative published in the twentieth century. Romeo and juliet william shakespeare the prologue chorus. This download contains six pages of cloze passages summaries for william shakespeares drama, the tragedy of romeo and juliet.
Romeo and juliet act 2, scene 5 translation shakescleare. Romeo and juliet teachers pack shakespeare unlocked brings shakespeares most popular plays to life for young people by showing how actors and directors work to interpret and take ownership of shakespeares text. Romeo and juliet prologue 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. The first printed edition, q1, appeared in early 1597, printed by john danter. It was among shakespeares most popular plays during his lifetime and along with hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Such criticism ideally involves study of promptbooks and eyewitness accounts of. Romeo and juliet summary guide at absolute shakespeare. Examination questions and answers costume design for a production of romeo and juliet themes in romeo and juliet shakespeare on fate the five stages of plot development in romeo and juliet annotated balcony scene, act 2 blank verse and rhyme in romeo. From forth the fatal loins if these two foes a pair of starcrossed lovers take their life. Romeo and juliet contains all the elements of a great modern movie. Romeo and juliet shakespeare theatre of new jersey. The cal shakes production is set in modern italy, in a town with mafialike tendencies toward grudges and retaliation.
It is an adaptation and modernization of william shakespeare s tragedy romeo and juliet. Mercutio, kinsman to the prince, and friend to romeo. A brilliant romeo and juliet from shakespeare theatre. Romeo and juliet no fear shakespeare romeo and juliet for kids shakespeare can be fun. Throughout the play, shakespeare makes it evident that the two characters are very young, but are deeply and truly in love. Maxnotes is also an invaluable resource for english teachers who are teaching the original work and need a refresher. Romeo and juliet summary is divided by the five acts of the play and makes an ideal introduction before reading the original text. Additional information and online ticketing are available. In my introduction to romeo and juliet, i ask students what. A brilliant romeo and juliet from shakespeare theatre company. For information or to charge tickets by phone with visa, mastercard or american express, call the cal shakes box office at 5105489666. Devastated, he decides to head back to verona immediately. Kenneth branaghs new version of romeo and juliet is coming to the big screen for one night only, july 7 at 7.
Joining bruce covilles earlier prose adaptations of shakespeare s plays is this picture book treatment of the bards most popular work ever. For extension activities, my shakespeare is a wonderful resource that will put romeo and juliet in a fresh light. Pdf on oct 12, 2018, rahmatullah katawazai and others published a critical analysis of william shakespeares. Shakespeares complete original script based on the second quarto of 1599, with corrections and alternate text from other. Romeo and juliet are the children of two feuding families, the montagues and the capulets.
The tender story of the young starcrossed lovers from warring families, romeo and juliet has moved audiences to tears for four hundred years. Ninas designs have been seen here at cal shakes the war of the roses, everybody, as you like it, othello, twelfth night, a comedy of errors, a midsummer nights dream, as well as american conservatory theater, shotgun players, sf playhouse, san jose repertory theatre, aurora theatre company, center rep, z space, and santa cruz. It is an adaptation and modernization of william shakespeares tragedy romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet is a tragedy written by william shakespeare early in his career about two young starcrossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. Romeo and juliet teachers guide cal shakes free download as pdf file.
Shakespeare s romeo and juliet was published in two quarto editions prior to the publication of the first folio of 1623. Juliet is dead balthasar is not in on juliets plan. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare act 5, scene 2 summary and analysis. Since 1960, the need for performancebased criticism of shakespeare s plays has been firmly established. His confidante, bathalsar, arrives to tell him the sad news. Jan 12, 2019 romeo and juliet is a tragedy, but parts are hysterical. William shakespeares play romeo and juliet is about a twelve year old girl, juliet, who falls in love with a young man named romeo. Soon after, the head of the capulet family plans a feast. Only afterwards does juliet discover that romeo is a montague and therefore an enemy of her family. Resources for shakespeares romeo and juliet themes in. Sep 22, 2016 the cast of shakespeare theatre companys production of romeo and juliet, directed by alan paul.
Your passion for act ii of romeo and juliet will lend your readers power, and. At the time, the words seemed archaic and the plot melodramatic making it more of a chore than an encounter with great literature. Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair verona, where we lay our scene, from ancient trudge break to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. Romeo and juliet is one of shakespeares most beloved plays, having been turned into paintings, ballets, and several operas. In the words of the director, jonathan moscone, romeo and juliet are a youthful energy in an ancient world. The capulets have just held a party which romeo attends in disguise. Scott suchman the ancient grudge between two italian or perhaps italianamerican families is pointed up as clearly as ever but with a gang feud veneer that could be ripped from your newsfeed. On a hot summers day, the young men of each faction fight until the prince of verona intercedes and threatens to banish them. Shakespeares complete original script based on the second quarto of 1599, with corrections and alternate text from other editions indicated as. Robyn kerr sheher is a jamaican scottish actress now living and working in the us.
Romeo and juliet begins as the chorus introduces two feuding families of verona. Review of shakespeares romeo and juliet 9780763622589. The shakespeare stealer shakespeare s scribe shakespeare s spy twenty shakespeare childrens stories the complete 20 books boxed collection. Shakespeares play about the doomed romance of two teenagers from feuding families is the most famous love story ever written. Act i 6 volume iii book ix sampson me they shall feel while i am able to stand.
Because shakespeare s plays are written to be acted, they are constantly fresh and can be adapted to the place and time they are performed. Cal shakes romeo and juliet a classic tale of love, and hate by lou fancher dan clegg romeo and rebekah brockman juliet in shana coopers production of romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet teachers guide california shakespeare. Romeo and juliet is not my favorite shakespearean play, but that final line is stunning. The tragedy of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare dramatis personae chorus prince escalus, prince of verona. Romeo and juliet a play and film study guide prepare a short written summary. My world civilization teacher had my class read romeo and juliet when i was fifteen years old.
Romeo and juliet, level 3, penguin readers by shakespeare. This traps romeo and juliet in a culture of violence that cannot be changed, and drives them to their tragic end. Romeo and juliet family crest creative activity romeo. Read a character analysis of juliet, plot summary, and important quotes. It promises to be a sensational read for any teen, preteen, or person young at heart that either identifies with american urban pop culture or is curious about it. But it is largely juliet who makes the play come alive. Passion and immediacy take hold, and the chemistry between veenstra and workman practically leaps off of the stage. Apr 22, 2016 act 2 scene 2 romeo and juliet 2018 royal shakespeare company duration. Reduced shakespeare company romeo and juliet in 12 minutes. Romeo and juliet tennessee performing arts center romeo and juliet penguin readers romeo and. Or else, if you wont change your name, just swear you love me and ill stop being a capulet. Dependent upon your students, highlight highlight lines from nurse and mercutio where appropriate. Romeo and juliet teachers guide cal shakes free download as.
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