Romeo and Juliet teacher's guide - California Shakespeare Theater
Romeo and Juliet teacher's guide - California Shakespeare Theater
Romeo and Juliet teacher's guide - California Shakespeare Theater
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WHO’S WHO in <strong>Romeo</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Juliet</strong><br />
Julie Eccles*<br />
Dan Hiatt*<br />
CAST<br />
Julian Lopez-Morillas*<br />
Craig Marker*<br />
Lady Capulet: <strong>Juliet</strong>’s mother. She was married young<br />
at about <strong>Juliet</strong>’s age, <strong>and</strong> is eager to have <strong>Juliet</strong> make a<br />
good match with someone from a wealthy, noble family.<br />
Friar Lawrence: A monk who is a friend to both <strong>Romeo</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Juliet</strong>, <strong>and</strong> secretly marries them with the hope that<br />
their union will bring peace between their families. He is<br />
also expert in the art of herbal medicine <strong>and</strong> potions.<br />
Prince: The Prince of Verona wants to establish peace<br />
in the city, <strong>and</strong> punishes those who break his law against<br />
fighting in the streets. He banishes <strong>Romeo</strong> for defending<br />
Mercutio, which leads to <strong>Romeo</strong>’s separation from <strong>Juliet</strong>.<br />
Tybalt: <strong>Juliet</strong>’s Capulet cousin, nephew of Lady Capulet.<br />
He defends the Capulets against any insult from the<br />
Montagues, imagined or real. He is hot-tempered <strong>and</strong><br />
quick to avenge the family honor.<br />
*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity.<br />
ROMEO AND JULIET OVERVIEW<br />
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