Romeo & Juliet
Briefing Sheet.
Act 3, scene 5.
Lines 68-241.
Nearly Finished.
This part of the play is very tense and emotional. It is crucial to the order of the play. It tells us a lot about the writer and the characters in the play.
The actors should be sharp and alert. The acting should be quick and responsive, because if the mood of the play is not relayed properly it will look stupid.
The intension of the director is to tell the audience of the nurse being two faced to Juliet by telling her Romeo is best for her one minute and then telling her that Paris is best for her the next. Also to show that the parents don't care what Juliet thinks of her future husband just as long as they approve of him. It is meant to portray the mother as being out of touch with her daughter and a bit clueless, also to signify the dramatic irony that is what Juliet is saying. Old Capulet should come across as a bit of an ogre being the "baddie" of the scene. The idea the actors have to try and get across is the tension now in the family because of Juliet's newfound love.
Lady Capulet
You are meant to be chirpy and pretending to care about Juliet's sorrow. You say all the normal "how do you do's" Don't really take any notice of Juliet because this will signify to the audience that you don't really care your just being nice. You should prance about the stage to give the impression that everything is nice and happy. Example, Juliet says that she is not well. Lady Capulet says jumps to the conclusion that it is Tybalt's death you are crying about. "Evermore weeping for your cousin's death?" this is meant to be said with a bit of bounce in your voice as if it were a normal every day question. But as the scene evolves you are meant to take it a bit more seriously. You should start to think more about Juliet's well being and trying to look more concerned. You also should start to get into the lines and start to really start to feel the lines. You should also when old Capulet starts to get aggressive towards yourself, Juliet and the nurse get very emotional. Still act intimidated but stand your ground and try and overcome Capulet. When you leave the lines "talk not with me, for I'll not speak a word. Do as thou wilt, I have done with thee". This is meant to be said apologetically but also in disgust.
Briefing Sheet.
Act 3, scene 5.
Lines 68-241.
Nearly Finished.
This part of the play is very tense and emotional. It is crucial to the order of the play. It tells us a lot about the writer and the characters in the play.
The actors should be sharp and alert. The acting should be quick and responsive, because if the mood of the play is not relayed properly it will look stupid.
The intension of the director is to tell the audience of the nurse being two faced to Juliet by telling her Romeo is best for her one minute and then telling her that Paris is best for her the next. Also to show that the parents don't care what Juliet thinks of her future husband just as long as they approve of him. It is meant to portray the mother as being out of touch with her daughter and a bit clueless, also to signify the dramatic irony that is what Juliet is saying. Old Capulet should come across as a bit of an ogre being the "baddie" of the scene. The idea the actors have to try and get across is the tension now in the family because of Juliet's newfound love.
Lady Capulet
You are meant to be chirpy and pretending to care about Juliet's sorrow. You say all the normal "how do you do's" Don't really take any notice of Juliet because this will signify to the audience that you don't really care your just being nice. You should prance about the stage to give the impression that everything is nice and happy. Example, Juliet says that she is not well. Lady Capulet says jumps to the conclusion that it is Tybalt's death you are crying about. "Evermore weeping for your cousin's death?" this is meant to be said with a bit of bounce in your voice as if it were a normal every day question. But as the scene evolves you are meant to take it a bit more seriously. You should start to think more about Juliet's well being and trying to look more concerned. You also should start to get into the lines and start to really start to feel the lines. You should also when old Capulet starts to get aggressive towards yourself, Juliet and the nurse get very emotional. Still act intimidated but stand your ground and try and overcome Capulet. When you leave the lines "talk not with me, for I'll not speak a word. Do as thou wilt, I have done with thee". This is meant to be said apologetically but also in disgust.