Tina (later Susan) - a student actress

Brian (later Paris) - a student actor

Robert (later Romeo)- a student actor

Jill (later Rosaline)- a student actress

Moderator- spokesperson for the debates

Lord Capulet - Juliet’s father

Lord Montague - Romeo’s father

Mercutio - Romeo’s best friend

Benvolio - friend of Mercutio

Tybalt - Juliet’s cousin

Angeline - Romeo’s cousin

Miranda - servant to Lady Montague

Paris - Juliet’s fiancé

Lady Montague - Romeo’s mother

Rosaline - a young lady of Veron

Lady Capulet - Juliet’s mother

Nurse - Juliet’s nanny

Susan - Juliet’s best friend

Meriope - Mercutio’s girlfriend

Friar - the local priest

Commissioner Escalus - Commissioner of Verona

Citizens of Verona

                                   

 

 

 

The setting of Romeo and Juliet In Mind is one of imagination. There are no limitations with respect to costume and set designs. This is, after all, a fantasy.

 

A single set with a variety of levels may be used to represent various locations in and around Verona. Minimally a pair of benches is needed, a bed, two larger benches that can be used as tombs, and of course a balcony. The set may be as simple or elaborate as individual producers desire.

 

The play is not intended to be presented as a series of separate scenes, but as continuous action, thus lighting and music are important. Wherever possible, lights should cross fade instead of blacking out. Scenes requiring blackouts are indicated. A few seconds of music should be played between each scene to enhance the rhythm and flow of the play. The music should attempt to capture the mood of the scene that has just ended. Music may be of any period or style. Since the play is a fantasy, any style of music from classical to contemporary may be used.

 

The time of the play is the present and any time in the past or future.