Revising Plot, Themes and Characters through Performance
You can revise the full story of the play by acting out a selection of Friar Laurence’s scenes. These scenes are a great summary of the play, because the Friar:
appears with all of the major characters advances the plot through his actions
is a major fi gure in the fi nal scene – his fi nal speech presents the dénouement.
Cast the following actors to rehearse and perform his scenes:
Friar Laurence Romeo Nurse
Juliet Paris
Lord Capulet Friar John
Lady Capulet Prince
Give your actors time to read, discuss, rehearse and prepare these shortened scenes before they perform them for the class.
Each person could wear an article of clothing or carry a prop that indicates who they are.
